Maldon - Spot the Stranger has started

Maldon - Spot the Stranger has started

SPOT THE STRANGER 👀 Great fun for the young and old! 🤗 Grab an entry form for just £1.

Entry forms available from: The Little Shop of Sweets & Treats, Willow & Fox or The Emporium - they also have programmes too 🌟 OR Pick up a programme along the way from Sophies Kitchen, Barnardos, Crusty Loaf, The Library, Maldon Book Shop, Heart of Crafts, The Carpenter's Arms or The Tap Room 🍺

Competition starts Saturday 26th July and finishes Sunday 3rd August. Completed entries should be returned to Tourist Information or The Emporium no later than Sunday 10th August. 

Church & Hawes, Maldon look forward to seeing you spot our stranger. (It is NOT a member of staff)!


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