What's On

1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Singing for the Brain
Women's Institute Hall, Kingsland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8RB.
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Cost: Free
A community group for people with dementia or memory issues and their carers and friends.
Email: essexgroups@alzheimers.org.uk
Tel: 0333 150 3456

EVERY THURSDAY

Saltwater Sisters Female Choir
Women's Institute Hall, Kingsland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8RB.
Time: 10.15am to 11.45am (booking required)
Cost: £8 per session (drinks/refreshments included)
Tel: 07738 005690
Email: saltwatersisterschoir@gmail.com
Poster: click here

Weekly Quiz
Royal British Legion, Barfield Road, West Mersea.
A weekly Quiz run by Members for Members.
Teams of 6 (entry fee).
Membership - once you are a Member of the RBL, bring in your membership card and pay £10 for Annual Club Membership & 10% Member's Discount Card.
Darts, Pool and snooker also available.

SATURDAY 11TH APRIL

Fish and Chip Supper
Church Hall, Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, High Street, West Mersea.
Friends of West Mersea Parish Church
Back by popular request Derek Chappell on accordion and Mary Felgate on Violin.
An eclectic mix of old favourite singalong songs, including, shanties, Scottish and Irish folk music and songs from the musicals.
Tickets: £10 members, £15 non-members
Tickets available to purchase from: Web link Accordion and Violin Concert | The Friends of West. No 4 Yorick Road. Email: sales@fwmpc.org or http://www.fwmpc.org

SUNDAY 19TH APRIL

Paws Walk
Mersea Lions Beach Hut, Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea.
Meet at 9.30am for a FREE community circular walk for walkers with or without dogs.
All welcome.
Tombola tickets and refreshments will be available at the Beach Hut.

FRIDAY 1ST MAY

RNID
Free hearing checks - no appointment required.
Where: Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JD.
Time: 10am to 11.30am.
Free drop-in service. Information on hearing loss and tinnitus, how to do a hearing check, how to access support and services in the area.

RNID
Replacement tubes, batteries, hearing screening, otoscopy, signposting and advice.
Where: Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JD.
Time: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
For more information, please contact Angie Baker on 07442 538939
Email: angela.baker@RNID.org.uk
Website: rnid.org.uk
Volunteering poster: click here

SUNDAY 3RD MAY

Mersea Island Yard Sale - organised by Mersea Events
Around the island yard sale, various locations.
Search for Mersea Events on Facebook.

SUNDAY 31ST MAY

Packing Shed Open Day
Coast Road, West Mersea.
Time: 11am to 3pm

FRIDAY 5TH JUNE

FRIDAY 12TH JUNE

Packing Shed Special Event - Hog Roast
Coast Road, West Mersea.

SUNDAY 28TH JUNE

Packing Shed Open Day
Coast Road, West Mersea.
Time: 11am to 2.30pm

FRIDAY 3RD JULY

SUNDAY 19TH JULY

Packing Shed Open Day
Coast Road, West Mersea.
Time: 1.30pm to 5pm

SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST

90th Five Parishes Show
Pete Tye Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7PE.
A traditional country show with horticultural marquee, a full day of main ring entertainment, many food, drink and craft stalls, hands on things to do, and a dog show.
Time: 11am to 5pm.
Website: https://5parishesshow.org.uk

MONDAY 3RD AUGUST

Packing Shed Special Event - Pirate Party
Coast Road, West Mersea.

FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST

SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST

Packing Shed Open Day
Coast Road, West Mersea.
Time: 1pm to 5pm

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST

Mersea Lions Family Festival
Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea.
Time: 11am to 4pm.
Vehicle display, stalls, raffle, food & drink, live music, Foxash Fun Dog Show, free children's area.
Free shuttle bus service from the village centre to Waldegraves.
Website: www.merseaislandlionsclub.com/mersea-lions-family-festival/
To book in an unusual vehicle for display: www.mersealions/vehicle-exhibitors

FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

Mersea Island Yard Sale - organised by Mersea Events
Around the island yard sale, various locations.
Search for Mersea Events on Facebook.

SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

Packing Shed Open Day
Coast Road, West Mersea.
Time: 11.30am to 4pm

SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

Round the Island Running Race
Organised by Hare & Tortoise Running in support of Mersea Island Lions Club
Iconic trail running event in a unique location.
For more details and to book a place: click here