The North Essex Larder

18/06/2026

🌟 New Chatty Cafe - Jaywick 🌟

🌟 We are pleased to share this new group, designed to bring people in the community of Jaywick together for company and a cuppa.

🌟 A new community initiative aimed at bringing people together and reducing loneliness has opened its doors in Jaywick. Chatty Café in Jaywick is a partnership between the Jaywick Sands Singers and Rainy Bakes at the Sunspot from 2-4pm every Tuesday, offering a warm and welcoming place for local residents to meet, chat and connect.

Age Well East - Empowering People to Age Well

18/06/2026

We have such a lovely market all lined up for you tomorrow, Friday June 19th with the following stalls attending -
DPC Fish, Crystal Waters Ltd
Suffolk Coffee Pod
Wooster's
Carl's Fruit & Veg
Harry's Plants
Love Refills
Fox and Fauna
Tropic Skincare
The Little Dip Company
Alex's Artisan Bakery
Luxuriously Healthy
The Med Oven
Yum Yum Tree Fudge Ltd
Lovelands Honey

It's going to be a hot day tomorrow so slap on some suncram, grab a bag and head down to the Market Place for a mooch, a coffee and some lovely, local shopping.

Hadleigh Market
Market Place, IP7 5DL

18/06/2026

This is always a fun day! 👇

🏛️ THIS SATURDAY! 🏛️

Ever wanted to stand in the middle of Britain's only known Roman chariot racing arena?

The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is OPEN this Saturday, giving you the chance to explore one of Colchester's most remarkable hidden treasures. You might even spot a couple of Romans! 𓌝

Imagine the roar of 8,000 spectators, the thunder of racing chariots and the excitement of race day nearly 2,000 years ago. This wasn't just a sports ground, it was Roman Britain's biggest entertainment venue!

Plus, don't miss the temporary exhibition exploring the story of the Lexden Lady, one of the most fascinating discoveries from Roman Colchester. Learn about the life, status and burial of this remarkable woman whose grave goods have helped shed light on the region's rich and complex past.

Whether you're a history lover, looking for a family day out or you've lived in Colchester for years and never visited, this is the perfect opportunity to discover a truly unique piece of our city's story. Why not bring a picnic to enjoy on the site the ancient chariots raced? 🧺🥪

📍 Roman Circus Visitor Centre
📅 Open this Saturday 20th June, 10 am to 4 pm.
🎟️ Ticket: £5, under 11s FREE
🌐 https://catuk.org/romancircus/plan-your-visit/

Colchester is home to the only known Roman Circus in Britain, a site so rare that there is nothing else quite like it anywhere in the country😱

Tag someone who needs to visit this incredible site with you! 👇

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Moon and Venus 💫

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Something to do this Saturday! ⛵️👇

17/06/2026