What's on in and around Saffron Walden
29.11.11
APRIL
1st
HARTS EVENTS - WORDS IN WALDEN FESTIVAL
Robin Harvie, author of Why We Run and competitor in the Spartathlon, the toughest running race in the world, talks about what it is that makes us take to the road.
Venue: Dame Bradbury’s School Theatre, Saffron Walden.
Tickets and more details will be available at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
01799 524002
www.hartsevents.co.uk
“SIGN UP TO SING” CONCERT
7.30pm, Saffron Walden Baptist Church
www.signuptosing.org
1st - 2nd
MAKING MOSAICS WORKSHOPS IN NEWPORT
10am – 4pm, £65 including materials.
Details/bookings: www.makingmosaics.co.uk
01799 501137
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2nd
COFFEE MORNING AT SAFFRON WALDEN DAY CENTRE
Sat 9.30am – 12 noon at The Garden Room, 3, Hill Street
HARTS EVENTS - WORDS IN WALDEN FESTIVAL
Dr Francis Pryor, acclaimed archaeologist and one of the most familiar faces on Time Team, talks about his latest book, The Making of the British Landscape and explains how human activity over thousands of years is responsible for the way Britain looks today. Venue: Dame Bradbury’s School Theatre, Saffron Walden. Tickets and more details will be available at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
01799 524002.
www.hartsevents.co.uk
UTTLESFORDE ORCHESTRA CONCERT, SAFFRON WALDEN
Sat 7.30pm at Saffron Walden Town Hall. Sibelius – Finlandia, also Strauss, Rachmaninov.
Soloist: Chloe Beresford Jones.
Conductor: Richard Hull.
Leader: Sarah James.
Tickets, £9 adult /£7 conc/£2 child, from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
01799 524002, or on the door.
www.uttlesforde.net
GRANTA CHORALE: VAUGHAN WILLIAMS MASS IN G MINOR
Sat 7.30pm, St Botolph’s Church, Hadstock
www.grantachorale.org.uk
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2nd - 4th
NEW EXHIBITION AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM
The Secret Life of a Collector. Exhibition of minerals and plant specimens collected by Sir John St Aubyn, who lived at Shortgrove Hall nr Saffron Walden in the 18th century.
Details: 01799 510333
4th-23rd
Tony White : ‘Out of the Wood’
The Dunmow Art Gallery ‘Out of the Wood’
Images of, from, and about trees and wood featuring paintings, collages and original prints using trees and wood as the subject matter and as part of the image making process.
The Dunmow Art Gallery, 18 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6
01371 85668.
www.dunmowartgallery.co.uk
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5th
SAFFRON WALDEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
‘New Zealand’ – Robin Carsberg.
8pm, Bowls Club, Abbey Lane.
Enquiries: 01799 522527
HARTS EVENTS - WORDS IN WALDEN FESTIVAL
Professor A C Grayling, Britain’s most well-known and widely read philosopher, talks about The Good Book, his secular Bible, which draws on 2500 years of non-religious contemplative writings on what it means to be human.
Venue: Friends’ School Hall, Saffron Walden.
Tickets and more details will be available at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
01799 524002
www.hartsevents.co.uk
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6th
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
11 mile walk starting at 10am from Henham Church (GR 545 286) with a pub lunch in Widdington.
More details: 01799 523 857
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7th - 10th
PINDERS CIRCUS, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON
Check local press for details.
www.pinderscircus.co.uk
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8th - 9th
DANCE SHOW BY THE SAFFRON SCHOOL OF DANCE
7.15pm both evenings; also a matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday.
Newport Free Grammar School £6, tickets from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
01799 524002
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9th
SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN BAND SPRING CONCERT
“Instrumental Intermezzo”
7.30pm at the Town Hall, Market Place, Saffron Walden CB10 1HR
Adults £5, concessions £3
Raffle, refreshments
Concert will include performances by the Junior Band. Tickets will be available from band members, from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
01799 524002, or on the door.
Enquiries: 077792 66853
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11th
SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM SOCIETY MEETING
‘Two coin hoards from Colchester and treasure in medieval England’ – Dr Martin Allen. 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Museum St, Saffron Walden.
Members £1, visitors £3, under 16s free.
Details: 01799 523234
www.swmuseumsoc.org
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11th - 12th
CHOICE BOOKS BOOKSALE IN SAFFRON WALDEN
Monday 10am – 5pm; Tuesday 9am – 4pm in the Town Hall.
13th SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN LIBRARY SOCIETY MEETING
“The Daisy Chain: the Countess of Warwick and her ‘progressive’ Edwardian circle” – Victor Gray.
8pm, Saffron Walden Library.
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14th
FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM
Gemstones and jewellery. Drop in sessions combining geology and jewellery-making.
11am - 1pm, and 2pm - 4pm.
No need to book.
More details: 01799 510333
TEA DANCE IN SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL
2 – 4.30pm.
Enquiries: 01799 502219
ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HISTORY
Palaeography Workshop – John Read.
8pm, Baptist Church, Lower Hall, Audley Road entrance, Saffron Walden.
www.esfh.org.uk
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15th
LOCAL INTEREST FILM AT SAFFRON SCREEN: “HOLST – IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER” – INTRODUCED BY DIRECTOR TONY PALMER
A film about the celebrated composer Gustav Holst. Partly filmed in Thaxted, where Holst lived for some years and where he started work on “The Planets”, it covers his friendship with the ‘red priest’, ardent Christian Socialist Conrad Noel, Vicar of Thaxted. 8pm at Saffron Screen. For ticket availability please call at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
01799 524002
www.saffronscreen.com to book online
More Saffron Screen details here www.saffronscreen.com
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16th
LINTON MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT
7.30pm, Linton Village College. Cellophony.
www.lintonmusic.org.uk
Spring Daffodil Show
Golden Acre Community Centre, Ross Close, Saffron Walden.
Open from 2pm-4pm
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16th - 17th
ROOTHING VALLEY QUILTERS EXHIBITION
10am – 5pm, High Easter Village Hall. £2 entry.
Refreshments available, fabric, and demonstrations.
Details: 01279 876276
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17th
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
5 mile walk from Lord Butler Leisure Centre, Saffron Walden, GR 548 375.
Depart Saffron Walden Common car park at 2pm.
More details: 01799 522 590
CHORAL EVENSONG AT ST MARY’S, SAFFRON WALDEN
For Palm Sunday. 6.30pm. Walmisley in D minor, Rawsthorne: Hosanna to the Son of David.
www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org
OPEN DAY, THE GARDENS OF EASTON LODGE, CM6 2BB
Details: www.eastonlodge.co.uk or call
01371 876979
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19th
SAFFRON WALDEN “EMPORIUM” IN THE TOWN HALL
9am – 4pm. Antiques, collectables etc.
Details: 01245 361235
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20th
SAFFRON WALDEN DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY
Slide lecture: “Patience: Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Aesthetic’ Opera” – Peter Medhurst.
1.30 for 2pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, Saffron Walden.
Entry by donation.
Enquiries: 01799 523231 or 527047
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21st
CHORAL EUCHARIST AT ST MARY’S, SAFFRON WALDEN
For Maundy Thursday, 8pm.
Darke in F, Bruckner:Christus factus est.
Details: www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org
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22nd
DEVOTIONAL OFFERING AT ST MARY’S, SAFFRON WALDEN
7.30pm. Durufle: Requiem. Details: www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org
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22nd - 25th
EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL AT AUDLEY END HOUSE
Also Classic Cars
Sunday 24th
01799 522842
www.english-heritage.org.uk
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23rd
THE FARM CLUB EASTER EVENT IN SAFFRON WALDEN
2pm – 4pm at the County High School Farm. Come and see the lambs, Easter chicks & pets’ corner!
Also Dexter cows, sheep, goats, chickens, guinea-pigs, rabbits.
£2 per family, funds raised support the ongoing running costs of the farm.
www.thefarmclub.co.uk
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23rd - 25th
CLAVERING ART SHOW
10am – 5pm each day at the Village Hall, Clavering.
Adults £2, children free.
Enquiries: 01799 550425
THAXTED EASTER CRAFT FAIR IN AID OF THE ESSEX AIR AMBULANCE – “We cannot fly without you”.
10am – 6pm at Clarance House, Thaxted.
Crafts, homemade refreshments and book stall.
Free entry.
Enquiries: 01371 830783.
ART EXHIBITION AT THAXTED GUILDHALL
10am – 5pm daily. “Double vision – a journey through perception.”
Free exhibition, although small charge payable to enter Guildhall.
Enquiries: Carol Goodchild
01799 521176
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24th
EASTER SERVICES AT ST MARY’S, SAFFRON WALDEN
Easter Day 10am Choral Eucharist: Jackson in G (Gloria:Malcolm). Dyson: Let all the world.
6.30pm Choral Evensong. Smart in B flat, Handel: Since by man came death.
Details: www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org
SWRT EASTER EGG HUNT IN BRIDGE END GARDEN
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24th April- 14th Aug
FRY ART GALLERY “RAVILIOUS IN ESSEX” EXHIBITION OPENS
Twenty-five watercolours of Essex by Eric Ravilious (1903 – 1942) brought together for this exhibition, and launch of a book of the same title.
Details: 01799 513779
www.fryartgallery.org
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26th
SUPPORT 4 SIGHT COFFEE MORNING
For visually impaired people and their family/carers. 10.30am – 12 noon at the
Meeting Room, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden.
www.support4sight.org.uk
01799 523700
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27th
SAFFRON WALDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
“Life in a Noble Household in the 14th Century: Elizabeth de Burgh, Lady of Clare” – Dr Jennifer Ward.
7.45pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, High St, Saffron Walden CB10 1AA.
Members free, visitors £1.50.
Enquiries: 01799 500844
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29th
BANK HOLIDAY TO CELEBRATE THE MARRIAGE OF HRH PRINCE WILLIAM OF WALES
TO MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY, LONDON
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30th
SAFFRON WALDEN CARNIVAL QUEEN COMPETITION
In the Town Hall, organised by Saffron Walden Round Table.
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30th - 2nd May
VICTORIAN GYMKHANA AT AUDLEY END HOUSE
Details: 01799 522842
www.english-heritage.org.uk
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30th - 15th May
THURSTON’S FUN FAIR, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON
Check local press for details.
www.johnbugg.co.uk
May
1st
IWM DUXFORD SPRING CAR SHOW
Details: www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
01223 835000
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2nd
MINI STREET MARKET, TOWN STREET, THAXTED
9am – 4pm.
Bric-a-brac, collectables, books, crafts.
To book a stall call 01371 870124
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3rd – 21st
EXHIBITION - JAMES DODDS AT CHURCH ST GALLERY
Tue – Fri 10am – 4pm,
Sat 10am – 5pm.
Details: 01799 522947,
www.church-street-gallery.co.uk
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7th
COFFEE MORNING AT SAFFRON WALDEN DAY CENTRE
9.30am – 12 noon at The Garden Room, 3, Hill Street
THE WALDEN BIG BAND – OPEN AIR CONCERT
1 – 3pm at the Bandstand, Jubilee Garden off Hill Street, Saffron Walden, weather and player-availability permitting.
Free.
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT MUSIC CLUB CONCERT
Sally Pryce (harp) & Adam Walker (flute).
Programme to include works by Bach, Mozart, Inghelbrecht, Faure, Naderman/Tuloe, Debussy, Hilse and Damase.
7.30pm at The Baptist Church, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HD.
Price £10 (under 18s free if accompanied by an adult)
T ickets available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel:
01799 524002, or on the door.
SWDMC Members free.
Enquiries: 01799 524347
www.saffronwaldenmusic.org.uk
RICKLING C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL BOOT SALE
2pm-5pm Set up time from 1pm.
Pitch Fees ; Cars £6 in advance, £8 on day. Vans ; £10 No Boot- No Worry!!
Table Tops £6 Entrance fee; Adults 50p. Children free.
Please contact Stephanie Bridgewater to book a pitch. tel;
01799 540867
email; stephanie1205b@aol.com
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9th
SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM SOCIETY MEETING
‘Minerals and Mineral Collecting’ – Steve Laurie.
8pm in St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Museum St, Saffron Walden.
Members £1, visitors £3, under 16s free.
Details: 01799 523234
www.swmuseumsoc.org
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9th – 10th
CHOICE BOOKS BOOKSALE IN SAFFRON WALDEN
Monday 10am – 5pm; Tuesday 9am – 4pm in the Town Hall
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10th
HEARING HELP UTTLESFORD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2 – 5pm at the Garden Room, 3 Hill St, Saffron Walden.
Enquiries: 01799 599790
ASTHMA UK HOUSE & GARDEN CHARITY FAIR
10am – 4pm, Chilford Hall, Linton CB21 4LE.
Admission £4.
Accessories for the home, jewellery, shoes, clothes, toys, food. Raffle.
Enquiries: 0800 121 62 55
www.chilfordhall.co.uk
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12th
ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HISTORY
The history of the Police Force – Fred Feather.
8pm, Baptist Church, Lower Hall, Audley Road entrance, Saffron Walden.
www.esfh.org.uk
TEA DANCE IN SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL
2 – 4.30pm.
Enquiries: 01799 502219
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12th – 14th
CLAVERING PLAYERS PRESENT “THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE” BY JIM CARTWRIGHT
8pm, Clavering Village Hall.
Tickets, £7, from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel.
01799 524002
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13th – 14th
MAKING MOSAICS WORKSHOPS IN NEWPORT
10am – 4pm
£65 including materials.
Details/bookings: www.makingmosaics.co.uk or call
01799 501137
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14th
COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF “LIFELINE ROMANIA”
With Chesterfords Aid.
9.30am – 12 noon in the Graden Room, 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden.
Free entry. Cakes, books, toiletries, jewellery, bric-a-brac.
Enquiries; 01799 530744
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14th – 15th
AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY STEAM GALA
11am – 5pm, CB11 4JB.
£1 entry for adults (charges apply for train rides).
Organised by the East Anglian Traction Engine Society
www.eates.org ,
and Audley End Miniature Railway
www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
Enquiries: 0788 217 5438
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15th
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
5 mile walk from the layby on the B184 near New House Farm, GR 564356.
Depart Saffron Walden Common car park by car at 2pm.
More details: 01799 523857
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17th
SAFFRON WALDEN “EMPORIUM” IN THE TOWN HALL
9am – 4pm. Antiques, collectables etc.
Details: 01245 361235
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18th
SAFFRON WALDEN DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY
Slide lecture: “Peacock feathers and blue china: the Victoria Aesthetic movement” – Matthew Williams.
1.30 for 2pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, Saffron Walden. Entry by donation.
Enquiries: 01799 523231 or 527047
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20th – 22nd
EUROPEAN MARKET, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON
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21st
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SHOWCASE, SAFFRON WALDEN
WIMBISH GOOD COMPANIONS SPRING SALE
2pm, Wimbish Village Hall.
Plants, cakes, produce, tombola, raffle, books, bric-a-brac, nearly new, refreshments.
“COME & SING MESSIAH” WORKSHOP IN SAFFRON WALDEN, FOLLOWED BY EVENING PERFORMANCE
Raising funds for Christian Aid.
Details: 01799 506024
LINTON MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT
7.30pm, Linton Village College. Kosmos.
www.lintonmusic.org.uk
BARLEY BALL FEATURING UNCLE FUNK
Join us at this year’s 22nd Barley Ball. This is always a fabulous event, as well as being a fundraiser for our village school. Dance the night away with the high energy disco tribute band ‘UNCLE FUNK’ (as featured in HUB Winter 2011). (www.unclefunk.co.uk).
Advance purchase tickets only. £60/head inc. glass of bubbly on arrival and 3-course meal. Cash bar.
Individual tickets or bookings for whole tables welcome. This is strictly a Black Tie Event. Live music & disco.
More details: Mark 01763 849 332 or Kate 01763 849 366
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22nd
WM DUXFORD SPRING AIRSHOW
‘Celebrating Women in aviation’.
Details: www.iwm.org.uk/duxford .
Box Office: 01223 499353
OPEN DAY, THE GARDENS OF EASTON LODGE, CM6 2BB
Details: www.eastonlodge.co.uk or call 01371 876979.
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24th – 26th
SAFFRON WALDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION
Featuring work from AS & A2 Applied Art & Design, A2 Art, A2 Photography and AS Textiles Students.
Town Hall 9 til 5pm Tues & Wed 9 til 1pm Thurs.
Sponsored by Molecular Products, TC Fixings, Wilby & Burnett LLP and Tees Solicitors.
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26th
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
3 mile walk, Widdington Parish Church, GR 540 318.
Depart Saffron Walden Common car park at 6.30pm.
More details: 01799 540958
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28th
THAXTED LINCOLN ORGAN APPEAL – CONCERT AT HORHAM HALL
Details TBC.
www.thaxtedlincolnorgan.org
SAFFRON WALDEN ART SOCIETY
Art exhibits in the bandstand, Jubilee Garden (off Hill Street)
BARN DANCE, SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL
Live music with “The Scampering Rogues”.
Licensed bar; details to follow. Organised in aid of ‘Go Help’.
Details: www.kvmongolia.co.uk, or call 07764 492569
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28th – 30th
VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANZA AT AUDLEY END HOUSE
Details: 01799 522842
www.english-heritage.org.uk
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29th
“COPPELIA” SCREENED LIVE FROM THE BOLSHOI BALLET
4pm at Saffron Screen, Saffron Walden.
For more details visit www.saffronscreen.com or enquire at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002.
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
Mayor’s walk, departing Lord Butler Leisure Centre at 10am, GR 548 375, arriving after 5 miles at the Eight Bells for lunch, then departing Eight Bells at 2pm and returning to the Leisure Centre.
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30th
MINI STREET MARKET, TOWN STREET, THAXTED
9am – 4pm. Bric-a-brac, collectables, books, crafts.
To book a stall call 01371 870124.
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31st
SUPPORT 4 SIGHT COFFEE MORNING
For visually impaired people and their family/carers.
10.30am – 12 noon at the Meeting Room, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden.
www.support4sight.org.uk
01799 523700
JUNE
1st – 2nd
FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM
Fun with plants – based on the Sir John St Aubyn ‘herbarium’.
Drop in sessions 11am - 1pm, and 2pm - 4pm.
No need to book, but children MUST bring an adult.
More details: 01799 510333
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1st – 5th
UGLY BUG SAFARI AT AUDLEY END HOUSE CB11 4JF.
Details: 01799 522842
www.english-heritage.org.uk
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3rd – 5th
THAXTED MORRIS 2011 CENTENARY RING MEETING
Massed dancing, Town Street, Thaxted.
www.thaxtedmorris.co.uk
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4th
CRAFTS IN MARGARET GARDENS, THAXTED
10am – late. Free entry.
Enquiries: 01371 830783
COFFEE MORNING AT SAFFRON WALDEN DAY CENTRE
9.30am – 12 noon at The Garden Room, 3, Hill Street.
THE WALDEN BIG BAND – OPEN AIR CONCERT
1 – 3pm at the Bandstand, Jubilee Garden off Hill Street, Saffron Walden, weather and player-availability permitting.
Free.
ESSEX YEOMANRY BAND CONCERT, SAFFRON WALDEN
7.30pm at Saffron Walden Town Hall.
£12. Light refreshments available in the interval.
Concert in aid of the Royal British Legion.
Enquiries: 01799 503311
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT MUSIC CLUB CONCERT
Laura Tivendale (harpsichord) and Helen Kruger (violin).
7.30pm at the Baptist Church, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HD.
Price £10 (under 18s free if accompanied by an adult)
T tickets available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002, or on the door.
SWDMC Members free.
Enquiries: 01799 524347
www.saffronwaldenmusic.org.uk
9th ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HISTORY
Market Towns since 1750 – Tony Kirby.
8pm, Baptist Church, Lower Hall, Audley Road entrance, Saffron Walden.
www.esfh.org.uk
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10th– 11th
MAKING MOSAICS WORKSHOPS IN NEWPORT
10am – 4pm
£65 including materials.
Details/bookings: www.makingmosaics.co.uk or call 01799 501137.
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11th
CASTLE STREET LOCAL HISTORY EXHIBITION
Venue: Courtroom, Town Hall.
Advice for those researching the history of their own house.
Enquiries: c/o Saffron Walden TIC, tel: 01799 524002
LITTLE CHESTERFORD VILLAGE FETE
2.30pm to 5.00pm.
Held in the meadow behind Little Chesterford Village Hall, it is a traditional fete with sideshows, attractions, music and refreshments.
Further information available from Martyn Linwood on 07593 675729
RICKLING C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FETE
2pm-5pm Traditional stalls for the children, Cake stall .B.B.Q, Pimms Tent, Bouncy Castle , Raffle, Auction and much more.
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11th – 12th
WIMBISH FLOWER FESTIVAL AND WIMBISH WALKING
From noon at All Saints’ Church, Wimbish.
Details: 01799 522616
12th
THE FARM CLUB OPEN DAY & DOG SHOW WITH CRAFT FAIR AND CAR BOOT SALE, SAFFRON WALDEN
11am – 4pm at the County High School.
www.thefarmclub.co.uk
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13th
MACBETH SCREENED LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
Saffron Screen, Saffron Walden, at 7pm (exact time TBC).
For more details visit www.saffronscreen.com or enquire at Saffron Walden TIC
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13th
SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM SOCIETY MEETING
‘Two hundred years of Wedgewood 1759 - 1959’ – Dr Julia E Poole FSA. 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Museum St, Saffron Walden.
Members £1, visitors £3, under 16s free.
Details: 01799 523234
www.swmuseumsoc.org
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13th – 14th
CHOICE BOOKS BOOKSALE IN SAFFRON WALDEN
Monday 10am – 5pm; Tuesday 9am – 4pm in the Town Hall.
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16 th– 18th
SAFFRON PLAYERS PRODUCTION, SAFFRON WALDEN
Details to be confirmed.
www.saffronplayers.co.uk
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18th
CLASSIC BIKE SHOW AT DEBDEN ANTIQUES, CB11 3JY
From 10am until late afternoon.
Free.
Details: 01799 550711
SAFFRON WALDEN CHORAL SOCIETY SUMMER PROM
Alleluia – a glorious evening of celebration! 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden.
Tickets will be available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002.
www.swchoral.org.uk
THAXTED MORRIS PATRONAL FESTIVAL
Morris dancing in Town Street, Thaxted.
www.thaxtedmorris.co.uk
SAFFRON WALDEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS
Summer Rose Show to be held at the Golden Acre Community Centre, Ross Close, Saffron Walden. Open from 2pm-4pm
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19th
CLASSIC CARS FOR FATHERS’ DAY AT AUDLEY END HOUSE
Details: 01799 522842
www.english-heritage.org.uk
OPEN DAY, THE GARDENS OF EASTON LODGE, CM6 2BB
Details: www.eastonlodge.co.uk or call 01371 876979.
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
5 mile walk from Clavering Village Hall, GR 481 325.
Depart Saffron Walden Common car park at 2pm.
More details: 01799 550271
IWM DUXFORD MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW FOR FATHERS’ DAY
Details: www.iwm.org.uk/duxford or call 01223 835000
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21st
SAFFRON WALDEN “EMPORIUM” IN THE TOWN HALL
9am – 4pm. Antiques, collectables etc.
Details: 01245 361235
SAFFRON WALDEN BUSINESS FORUM NETWORKING LUNCH
To be held at Dish, Saffron Walden.
More details or to book: 01799 544905.
www.swbf.org.uk
SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION
4 mile walk from Wendens Ambo, Uttlesford Bridge, GR 517 361.
Depart Saffron Walden Common car park at 6.30pm.
More details: 01799 524206
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24th - 17 July
THAXTED FESTIVAL 2011 – ‘THE MUSIC OF DANCE’(Weekends only).
Concerts in Thaxted Parish Church, opera in the Barn Theatre, Little Easton.
Concerts will include the Sacconi Quartet, Brandenburg and Southbank Sinfonia, the choir of Magdalene College, Oxford, Cantate Amici, Faryl Smith, Tim Kliphuis and the Hertfordshire Chorus with Emma Kirkby.
Full programme available from mid March.
www.thaxtedfestival.org.uk
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24th– 26th
FRENCH MARKET, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON
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25th
SAFFRON WALDEN ART SOCIETY
Art exhibits in the bandstand, Jubilee Garden (off Hill Street)
UTTLESFORDE ORCHESTRA CONCERT, SAFFRON WALDEN
7.30pm at Saffron Walden Town Hall (Full details on page 1.) Beethoven, Brahms, Sibelius.
Soloist: Alex Redington.
Conductor: Richard Hull.
Leader: Sarah James.
Tickets, £9 adult /£7 conc/£2 child, from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel.
01799 524002, or on the door.
www.uttlesforde.net
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26th
SAFFRON WALDEN ARTS TRUST – MUSICAL AFTERNOON
(Provisional). To be held in Bridge End Garden.
All details to be confirmed – please enquire at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002, nearer the time.
LITTLEBURY FÉTE AND FUN DAY
12.30 – 3.30pm, Littlebury Recreation Ground.
Barbecue, teas, bar, traditional fete stalls and lots of fun and games for all the family.
Free admission, plenty of parking.
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28th SUPPORT 4 SIGHT COFFEE MORNING
For visually impaired people and their family/carers.
10.30am – 12 noon at the Meeting Room, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden.
www.support4sight.org.uk
01799 523700
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30th
“THE CHERRY ORCHARD” SCREENED LIVE FROM THE NATIONAL THEATRE at
Saffron Screen, Saffron Walden, at 6.45pm.
For more details visit www.saffronscreen.com or enquire at
Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002.
“With thanks to Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01799 524002, for providing details of forthcoming events”
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