What’s on guide: August
With life getting busier every week and new bars, restaurants and events opening every month, staying on top can be tricky. So here’s a round up of this month’s hottest happenings in and around the local area…
What? Children’s Day
Where? Sailing Barge Centaur, Hythe Quay, Maldon
When? Thursday 29th August 2019
A fun and educational experience aboard the historic Thames Sailing Barge 'Pudge' for children aged between 5 & 11. Activities include: Art work, help raise the foresail, learn to tie knots, understand the tools of the Bargemen and explore above and below deck with the free activity pack.
What? The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Where? RHS Garden Hyde Hall Creephedge Lane, Rettendon
When? Saturday 20th July 2019 to Sunday 1st September 2019
Families are being encouraged to get a wiggle on and head to Hyde Hall as The Very Hungry Caterpillar descends on the garden for the summer holidays. The best-selling children’s book, published by Penguin Books celebrates 50 years since its first publication this year. Eric Carle’s much-loved classic will be brought to life with giant willow sculptures and fruits, hands-on craft activities and storytelling.
What? Ulting Wick - Open Garden for NGS
Where? Ulting Wick, Maldon
When? Monday 26th August 2019
Listed black barns provide backdrop for vibrant and exuberant planting in 8 acres. Thousands of colourful tulips, flowing innovative spring planting, herbaceous borders, pond, mature weeping willows, kitchen garden, dramatic late summer beds with zingy, tender, exotic plant combinations. Drought tolerant perennial and mini annual wild flower meadows.
What? New Hall Vineyard Wine Festival
Where? New Hall Vineyard, New Hall Farm, Chelmsford Road, Purleigh
When? Sat 31st August 2019
Fun Family day out and Dog friendly too with Live Music, Tag Dog Agility, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Free Kids Craft Area, Wine tasting and much more! Entry is 10am-5pm and the price (£8 an adult) includes 4 wine tastings. Children’s tickets are just £1.50 and there’s free parking to make your day go a little easier.
What? Summer Fun at The Grove Witham
Where? The Grove Shopping Centre, Witham
When? Wednesday 21st August 2019
Come and join for lots of FREE fun at The Grove, Witham in August. It all kicked off on the 15th July with the opening of the BEACH - here throughout August and into the beginning of September! From then onwards there is a wide range of FREE fun activities running every Wednesday for everyone to enjoy as well as FREE Face Painting every Monday. Itinerary: Wednesday 7th August- Sand Art Arts & Crafts, Wednesday 14th August- Punch & Judy, Wednesday 21st August- Juggle Puppet Circus Workshop.
What? Contemporary Craft and Design Fair
Where? RHS Garden Hyde Hall Essex
When? Friday 23rd August 2019 to Monday 26th August 2019
Craft In Focus presents around 150 exhibitors at this leading event. Craft In Focus events offer the public a calibre of exhibitor not usually seen at other craft fairs and this event offers a perfect opportunity to see outstanding work and craftsmanship from talented, professional British makers whilst also enjoying a garden of inspirational beauty with sweeping panoramas.
What? Open Air Cinema - Grease
Where? RHS Garden Hyde Hall Creephedge Lane, Rettendon
When? Saturday 31st August 2019
Essex Outdoor Cinema brings you the classic film Grease - age rating PG. Bring a picnic and a blanket and join for a magical evening under the stars watching the film of your youth. Sing along to the songs, enjoy the magic, and you can ever get dressed up if you’d like to!
What? Turtle Bay Summer Sound Clash Festival
Where? 22-24 The Exchange Way Chelmsford
When? Thursday 22nd August 2019 to Sunday 25th August 2019
Caribbean restaurant, Turtle Bay, has announced a four-day Summer Sound Clash Festival that will take place across seven of its restaurants on selected dates throughout August. The free event will bring authentic reggae vibes to life, with live DJ sessions from a variety of prominent artists that include Laid Black, Tita Lau, Real Roots, DJ Bungy and Wanita Anderson amongst others. The festival will also feature a selection of sunshine-inspired rum cocktails and some of the best Caribbean cuisine on the block that will be available from brunch through until late.