1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Singing for the Brain
Women's Institute Hall, Kingsland Road, West Mersa, 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 16TH AUGUST

Mersea Lions Family Festival
Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, CO5 8SE
Time: 11am to 4pm
Live music, transport display, food and drink, craft stalls, free children's craft area, emergency vehicle display. 
Shuttle bus service from MICA Centre, High Street at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Return journey from Waldegraves at 11.30am, 12.30pm and every hour.
Event poster: click here
Music poster: click here
Dog Show poster: click here
Website: www.merseaislandlionsclub.com/mersea-lions-family-festival

SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST

Packing Shed Cream Tea Open Day
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Tickets: Adult £8, Children £4. Launch from hammerhead in Coast Road, West Mersea. Last launch out half hour before closing.
Paddleboarders & Kayakers Adult £6, Children £3.

FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

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. 
Poster: click here

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  
Poster: click here
Volunteering poster: click here

SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

Councillor Surgery
Council Chamber, Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JD.
Time: 10am to 12pm
Residents are welcome to come along and discuss council related subjects with Town Councillors.
Dog bags (£2 for 100 bags) and food caddy bags (£1 for 26 bags) will be available to purchase. Payment by card only, no cash.

SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

Packing Shed Cream Tea Open Day
Time: 1.30pm TO 5.30pm
Tickets: Adult £8, Children £4. Launch from hammerhead in Coast Road, West Mersea. Last launch out half hour before closing.
Paddleboarders & Kayakers Adult £6, Children £3.

FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER

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. 
Poster: click here

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  
Poster: click here
Volunteering poster: click here

SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER

Councillor Surgery
Council Chamber, Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JD.
Time: 10am to 12pm
Residents are welcome to come along and discuss council related subjects with Town Councillors.
Dog bags (£2 for 100 bags) and food caddy bags (£1 for 26 bags) will be available to purchase. Payment by card only, no cash.

FRIDAY 10TH TO SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER

The Harvest Homecoming Art Festival
St Peter & St Paul Parish Church 
More details to follow.

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER

Tapestry of Carole King
MICA Centre, 38a High Street, West Mersea, CO5 8QA.
Tickets £18 available from the MICA, tel: 01206 384656
Poster: click here

SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

Councillor Surgery
Council Chamber, Council Office, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JD.
Time: 10am to 12pm
Residents are welcome to come along and discuss council related subjects with Town Councillors.
Dog bags (£2 for 100 bags) and food caddy bags (£1 for 26 bags) will be available to purchase. Payment by card only, no cash.