The Forthcoming Events in Maldon until April 2012.
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Your one-stop shop for events information and ticket purchases.
In order to sustain the award winning service and reach an increased number of people the T.I.C. has moved to Wenlock Way, the pedestrian access between Butt Lane Car Park and the High Street.
This move coincides with recognition by VisitBritain, the government body for tourism, of the excellent service provided in Maldon; it has designated Maldon T.I.C. an England Information Partner. VisitBritain will nationally and internationally promote their Information Partners of which there are only around 230.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 - 4
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10 - 4
Friday 10 - 4
Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday Closed
Centre will however be open on Bank Holidays.
Wenlock Way,
High Street,
Essex,
CM9 5AD.
Local Area Tel: 01621 856503,
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REGULAR EVENTS & MARKET DAYS IN MALDON
LISTED BELOW PRIOR TO MONTHLY LISTINGS.
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS - Every Bank Holiday Monday from Easter - August.
Near the Maldon Museum.
Promenade Park 9am - 5pm.
Enquiries: Ron Buckingham 07831 583902.
1st SUNDAY OF MONTH - Friary Walled Garden open free of charge from 10am - 4pm.
Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society are the custodians
of this old walled garden of one-fifth of an acre situated in the
heart of Maldon. Access via Chequers Lane from the
High Street, Maldon, CM9 5FW.
Enquiries Arthur Cox 01621 741234
2nd SUNDAY OF MONTH - MODEL BOAT SAILING, Association of Model Barge Owners
from 10am, sail their boats on the Model Boating Lake in the
promenade park all year round.
Enquiries Mrs Beryl Watts 020 8657 5662.
THURSDAYS - Maldon Country Market, in Maldon Town Hall foyer, 9am - 11.45am.
3rd THURSDAY OF MONTH - Farmers’ Market, Maldon Town Hall. 9am - 1pm.
Enquiries: Jenny Lewsey 01621 875846.
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - General Market Butt Lane Car Park.
Enquiries: Terry Frost 07816 872727
1st SATURDAY OF MONTH - Indoor Market, United Reform Church Hall,
9am - 3.30pm Enquiries 07949 267757.
Second Hand Market, Town Hall, 9am - 3pm.
(except Jan & Aug. Extra market last Sat July),
Enquiries: Mrs Norman 01702 544063.
Antique and Collectors Fair, The Bewick Suite.
Swan Hotel 9am - 4pm. Enquiries 01702 230746.
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GUIDED TOURS OF THE MOOT
HALL
Every Saturday, 6th March until - 30th October, 2pm & 3.30pm .
N.B. There will be no tour at 2pm on Saturday August, Carnival Day.
A guided tour of this historic grade 1 listed building formerly owned by the D'Arcy family.
The centre of local government since 1576.
Dating from the 15th century,
the Moot Hall has seen over 400 years of local government use.
It has a jail, courtroom and prisoners' exercise yard.
Other features include the brick spiral staircase and
magnificent views from the bell tower.
Admission £2.50 (reduced price for concessions).
Enquiries: Friends of the Moot Hall 07711 985 540.
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MAELDUNE HERITAGE CENTRE
Open every Thursday and Friday at 1pm to 4pm.
Unless otherwise stated.
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COMBINED MILITARY SERVICES MUSEUM
Station Road, Maldon.
Wednesday - Sunday. 10.30am-5pm
Enquiries: 01621 841826.
An experience not to be missed!
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MUSEUM IN THE PARK
Open Wed, Fri, Sat, 2pm - 5pm.
Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays 11am to 5pm
2009 Exhibition: Maldon for Health & Happiness.
Including Medicine of the past, the Carnival and the Cinema.
£1 Adult, 50p child.
Enquiries: 01621 841826.
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PROMENADE SPLASH PARK
Saturday 1st May - Sunday 12th September
Weekends and school holidays 11am - 5pm.
Termtime Thursdays in June and July 11am - 2pm.
30 minute sessions.
£1 per session per child £2 for three sessions.
Tickets must be purchased in advance from the kiosk from 10.15am,
valid for day of purchase.
May be closed occasionally for private sessions.
Contact: 01621 856166.
Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503.
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PROMENADE PLAY GALLEON
Ropes, nets and slides in a sandy area for ages 2- 12.
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PROMENADE AERIAL RUNWAY
A fun glide through the air for all ages.
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PROMENADE SKATE PARK
Near the Splash Park.
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PROMENADE MODEL BOATING LAKE
Sail your own model boat here or try your hand at crabbing.
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PROMENADE CHILDREN'S MAZE
Near the children s play area and the museum.
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April May June
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October November December
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JANUARY
FRIDAY 21st & 28th - SATURDAY 22nd & 29th JANUARY
Maldon Pantomime Society present
'Alice in Wonderland'.
Maldon Town Hall.
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FEBRUARY
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MARCH
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APRIL
WEDNESDAY 27th - SATURDAY 30th APRIL
The 9th Annual Dengie Camra Beer Festival
Maldon Town Hall.
APRIL 2012
WEDNESDAY 11th - SATURDAY 14th APRIL
The 10th Annual Dengie Camra Beer Festival
Maldon Town Hall.
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MAY
THURSDAY 5th MAY
Local Authority elections.
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JUNE
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JULY
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AUGUST
SATURDAY 27th AUGUST
Community Vintage Funday and Music Extravaganza.
Promenade Park.
In aid of Help for Heroes, SSAFA and other charities.
Commemorating the era 1926 - 1945.
Daytime events for families and children.
Vintage Vehicles, stalls and sideshows.
Evening concert with choir and live band including
community singing of music from that era.
Admission by wristband for evening event £5.
Available from Tourist Information Centre.
Enquiries: Victor Jennings 01621 857394.
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SEPTEMBER
Junior Funfair
Promenade Park
Weekends and School Holidays 11am - 6pm.
Rides and games suitable for under 10's,
e.g. mini -dodgems, sideshows etc.
Tokens £1 each, 12 for £10.
Enquiries: Nicholls Amusements 07977 509087
PLEASURE BOAT TRIPS ON THE 'VIKING SAGA'
45 minute trips with some commentary.
£5 adults, £4.50 conc, £3 child.
2 - 3 x 45 minute trips per date unless otherwise stated.
1 ½ hour and 2 hour trips available.
Charter available.
Enquiries: 01621 843334 or 07836 715685.
FRIDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER
Bat-Detecting at Promenade Park Maldon
7.15pm - 9.15pm.
A night time expedition hunting for bats and other night-time creatures.
Refreshments provided.
Not suitable for under 5s.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Enquiries: Louise 07931 594785
SATURDAY 4th SEPTEMBER
96 Group Exhibition at the
Maeldune Heritage Centre, Maldon.
Group of 5 artists showing painting, prints and textile work.
Enquiries: 01621 851628.
Annual Summer Exhibition.
Hayletts Gallery, Oakwood House, High Street, Maldon.
Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm.
A range of artists who have exhibited this year.
Enquiries: 01621 851669
Coffee Morning.
St Mary's church, Maldon.
10am - 12 noon.
Bring and Buy Sale: handbags, costume jewellery, scarves, shoes etc
for men and women.
SATURDAY 4th - SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER
English Wine Festival.
New Hall Vineyards, Purleigh.10am - 5pm.
Wine tasting, tours of winery and vineyards,
art show, food hall, live music, fire-eater, craft fair.
Scavenger hunt, trailer rides.
Adults £5, children £1.
Enquiries: 01621 828343
SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER
Classic American and custom cars, hot rods and trucks.
Miniature steam train rides. Bar, live music and family fun.
£5 adults, £4 senior, children free..
Museum of Power, Langford.
10am - 5pm
Enquiries: 01621 843183
FitstepsHistorical Tour.
'Ancient Hamlet of Beeleigh'.
Meet at Tesco car park. 10am.
A two hour guided walk with local historian Stephen Nunn.
Tickets £2.50/£2 from Maldon District Tourist Information Centre.
Enquiries: 01621 856503
ISLAND INFLATABLES
12 noon - 4pm.
A range of bouncy castles, slides, greasy pole and
other inflatable fun for ages up to 13.
Wristband for unlimited use £6 age 3 and over, £3 under 3's.
Adult supervision required.
Enquiries: 01621856503.
Military History Talk. Combined Military Services Museum,
Station Rd, Maldon. 10.30am - 5pm, talk at 2pm.
Museum historian, Clive McPherson will give a talk on
'How the Regiments got their nicknames',
lasting approximately half an hour.
Talk is free, but normal museum admission prices apply.
Adult £4.75, child £3, senior £3.75, family £15.50 (2 + 3).
Enquiries: 01621 841826
WEDNESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER
Essex Wildlife Talk on Abbotts Hall Farm.
Friends Meeting House, Butt Lane, Maldon. 8pm.
Illustrated talk by David Smart on this
700 acre coastal farm and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust.
£1.50 donation requested.
Enquiries: Phil Luke 01621 853969.
WEDNESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER - SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER
Fen Edge Textiles Exhibition at the
Maeldune Heritage Centre, Maldon.
Enquiries: 01621 851628.
THURSDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
Lunchtime Concert.
United Reformed Church, Market Hill.
1pm. Wyldes Noyse.
18th century period music and instruments.
Elizabeth Gutterindge and friends have put together a
new programme of 18th century music which consists of
folk songs and dances.
Enquiries: Martin Pollard 01621 858178
SAILING BARGE TRIPS
Topsail Charters.
Lunchtime sails
Enquiries: 01621 857567
FRIDAY 10th SEPTEMBER
Maldon Flower Arrangement Club meeting.
United Reformed Church, Market Hill.
7.00pm. Eve Rugulus - 'It's a Kind of Magic'.
Members' Competition - 'The Magic Box'.
Enquiries: Kay Hayes 01621 843855
SATURDAY 11th SEPTEMBER
Maldon Regatta.
Enquiries: Siobhan Dellamico 01621 892783
Autumn Fayre.
Maldon Town Hall. 10am - 12 noon.
St Clare's Craft Circle in aid of Farleigh Hospice.
SATURDAY 11th - SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
Heritage Open Days.
National celebration of England's cultural and architectural heritage,
allowing free admission to buildings or parts of buildings which are
otherwise not open to the public or charge an entry fee, some with guided tours.
Highlights of this year's venues in Maldon District
include Braxted Park Estate, Beeleigh Abbey grounds,
Stow Maries Aerodrome and Creeksea Place.
Pre-booking required as spaces are limited.
Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503.
SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
Blackwater Triathlon.
Promenade Park.
Details to follow.
ISLAND INFLATABLES
12 noon - 4pm.
A range of bouncy castles, slides, greasy pole and
other inflatable fun for ages up to 13.
Wristband for unlimited use £6 age 3 and over, £3 under 3's.
Adult supervision required.
Enquiries: 01621856503.
THURSDAY 16th SEPTEMBER
Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society Autumn Show.
United Reformed Church Hall, Market Hill.
7.30pm. Flowers, fruit, veg, domestic, handicraft and Junior classes.
Raffle, refreshments.
£1 members, £2 non-members.
Enquiries: Rita Davis 01621 851848.
FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open
10.30am - 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm).
Three acres of gardens provide a fine setting for the picturesque and
historic former abbey buildings dating from the 13th to 16th centuries.
Light refreshments, parking.
£4 adults, £3.50 concessions, £2 under 16's, under 5's and carers free.
Season ticket £24 adults, £21 concessions.
Enquiries: 07779 223321.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Production.
'The Magician's Box'.
Promenade Park Amphitheatre. 7.30pm.
The story of the life of John Joseph Mechi and the pursuit of his dreams.
The Magician's Box opens up a Victorian kaleidoscope and
takes you on a journey fed by one man's vision and imagination.
£10 adults, £8 concessions.
Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503.
SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
SAILING BARGE TRIPS
Topsail Charters.
History cruise
Enquiries: 01621 857567
Essex Concert Band concert.
All Saints' Church, Maldon.
Details to follow.
SATURDAY 18th - SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
Maldon Art Trail.
Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503
SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
ISLAND INFLATABLES
12 noon - 4pm.
A range of bouncy castles, slides, greasy pole and
other inflatable fun for ages up to 13.
Wristband for unlimited use £6 age 3 and over, £3 under 3's.
Adult supervision required.
Enquiries: 01621856503.
TUESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society Talk:
'Bridge End Gardens'.
United Reformed Church Hall, Maldon.
7.30pm.Speaker Mark Ropkins.
£1 members £2 non-members.
Enquiries: Rita Davis 01621 851848.
SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
The last Redcoats
talk by lecturer Clive McPherson at the
Combined Military Services Museum, Maldon.
7.30pm doors open at 6.30pm
Talk on the incredible story of the Regular British Army in 1914 from the
battle of Mons to the first Battle of Ypres.
Tickets £7 from the Maldon Tourist Information Centre.
Enquiries: 01621 856503.
ISLAND INFLATABLES
12 noon - 4pm.
A range of bouncy castles, slides, greasy pole and
other inflatable fun for ages up to 13.
Wristband for unlimited use £6 age 3 and over, £3 under 3's.
Adult supervision required.
Enquiries: 01621856503.
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OCTOBER
SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER
After Eight Social Club
music and dance with live 60s band 'Edison Lighthouse'.
Maldon Town Football Club.
Enquiries: Mike 01621 856219.
Lunchtime Concert.
United Reformed Church, Maldon.
1pm. Refreshments served from 12.30pm.
Further details to follow.
WEDNESDAY 6th OCTOBER - SATURDAY 6th NOVEMBER
Impetus Textile Exhibition at the
Maeldune heritage Centre, Maldon.
Enquiries: 01621 851628.
THURSDAY 7th OCTOBER
Maldon Society Talk:
'Railways to the Sea in Essex and Suffolk'.
United Reformed Church Hall, Maldon.
7.45pm. Talk by Adrian Wright.
FRIDAY 8th OCTOBER
Maldon Flower Arrangement Club meeting.
United Reformed Church, Market Hill.
7.00pm. Jane & Janet - 'Pot Luck'.
Members' Competition - 'Take a Terracotta Pot'.
Enquiries: Kay Hayes 01621 843855
TUESDAY 12th OCTOBER
Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society AGM.
United Reformed Church Hall, Market Hill.
7.30pm. Presentation of award for Tallest Sunflower Competition.
Cheese and wine.
Raffle, refreshments.
£1 members, £2 non-members.
Enquiries: Rita Davis 01621 851848.
WEDNESDAY 13th OCTOBER
Essex Wildlife Trust Talk on Whales and Dolphins.
Friends Meeting House , Butt Lane. 8pm.
An illustrated talk on these fascinating creatures by Emma Webb,
Marinelife Community and Operations Officer.
£1.50 donation requested.
Enquiries: 01621 853969.
THURSDAY 14th OCTOBER
Lunchtime Concert.
United Reformed Church, Market Hill.
1pm. Dennis Hill and Peter Dollimore, saxophone and piano.
An appreciation of Adolph Sax in words and music.
Enquiries: Martin Pollard 01621 858178
THURSDAY 14th - SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER
Maldon Drama Group are staging
"Outside Edge" by Richard Harris
at Maldon Town Hall.
For information and advance tickets contact 0162154289
SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER
Schubertiad.
United Reformed Church, Maldon.
Details to follow.
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NOVEMBER
MONDAY 1st NOVEMBER
Beeleigh Falls Fitsteps Walk.
Meet at Fisherman's Car Park, Off Langford Road.
10am. 5mile walk following the
Chelmer and Blackwater Canal towpath to Hoe Mills Bridge,
returning to Beeleigh via Guys and Woodland Farms.
Enquiries: 01621 854477
THURSDAY 4th NOVEMBER
Maldon Society Talk
'Maldon, The Famous and the Dengie Hundreds from Old Postcards.
United Reformed Church Hall, Maldon.
7.45pm. Talk by Michael Head.
SATURDAY 6th NOVEMBER
Guy Fawkes Night Bonfire and Fireworks.
Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503.
SAILING BARGE TRIPS
Topsail Charters.
Birdwatching cruise and walk
Enquiries: 01621 857567
SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER
SAILING BARGE TRIPS
Topsail Charters.
Birdwatching cruise and walk
Enquiries: 01621 857567
Health Fair- Mind and Body.
Blackwater Leisure Centre, Park Drive.
10am - 12 noon.
Taster sessions of beauty therapy and massages, facials etc.
Interactive taster sessions of a variety of fitness styles and regimes
including belly dancing.
Enquiries: 01621 854477.
WEDNESDAY 10th NOVEMBER
Maldon Flower Arrangement Club meeting.
United Reformed Church, Market Hill.
7.00pm. Jayne Edmunds - 'Christmas With Bells On'.
Enquiries: Kay Hayes 01621 843855.
Essex Wildlife Trust Talk: 'Introduction to Bats'.
Friends Meeting House, Butt Lane. 8pm.
Becky Gibson will give an informative talk on these fascinating creatures.
Learn about their diversity and habits.
£1.50 donation requested.
Enquiries: 01621 853969.
THURSDAY 11th NOVEMBER
Lunchtime Concert.
United Reformed Church, Market Hill.
1pm. Peter Dollimore returns to play the church organ.
Works by Cesar Frank and John Stanley.
Enquiries: Martin Pollard 01621 858178
SUNDAY 14th NOVEMBER
First World War - An evening of Remembrance.
Combined Military Services Museum, Maldon.
7.30pm Doors open at 6.30pm.
Tickets are available at the Maldon Tourist Information Centre for £7.
Talk by Stephen Nunn and Clive McPherson.
Discover what the young men of Maldon would
have experienced when joining up to fight in the Great War.
Details to be confirmed nearer the time.
Enquiries: 01621 856503 or 01621 841826
TUESDAY 16th NOVEMBER
Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society Talk;
Gothenburg Botanic Gardens/ Sinks and Troughs'.
United Reformed Church Hall, Market Hill.
7.30pm. Speaker Ray Drew.
Raffle, refreshments.
£1 members, £2 non-members.
Enquiries: Rita Davis 01621 851848.
SATURDAY 20th NOVEMBER
Junior Rangers Club:
'Knots and Barges'.
Promenade Park.
10am - 12 noon.
Learn some survival knots and have a tour around a barge.
Winter treasure hunt and games.
For ages 7 - 12 years.
Enquiries: Louise Flavell 07931 594785.
SATURDAY 27th NOVEMBER
Christmas Lights Switch-On.
Outside All Saints' church.
Details to follow.
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DECEMBER
THURSDAY 2nd & 9th DECEMBER
Maldon Victorian Evenings.
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Maldon town and shops look back to a bygone era.
The High Street will be closed to traffic from 6pm.
Shops open until 9.30pm.
Come dressed in Victorian costume.
Revisit a bygone era at Maldon’s annual late-night
Victorian themed shopping extravaganza.
Entertainment includes stalls, Roast chestnuts,
a variety of music, barrel organs steam engines, Morris dancing etc, ghost stories in the crypt, and a visit from
Queen Victoria and her Court make this an evening
not to be missed.
Park & ride system in operation from
Tesco and Morrison car parks.
For further information, please contact
Rob Hawkins 07790 815392.
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SATURDAY 4th December
Santa Special Train.
Museum of Power, Langford.
Enquiries: 01621 843183
SUNDAY 5th December
Christmas Fair.
Museum of Power, Langford.
Enquiries: 01621 843183
MONDAY 6th December
St Agnes Fountain Concert.
St Mary's Church, Maldon.
Enquiries
WEDNESDAY 8th December
Essex Wildife Trust Talk: 'Wildlife of Sarawak & Sabah'.
Friends Meeting House, Butt Lane , Maldon. 8pm.
An account of the fantastic wildlife of these
East Malaysian states by Mike Cable.
Stunning scenery with teeming wildlife, monkeys, apes, birds, reptiles,
insects and butterflies, fungi, trees flowers and more.
£1.50 donation.
Enquiries: 01621 853969.
THURSDAY 9th December
Lunchtime Concert.
United Reformed Church, Market Hill.
1pm. Jazzy Shades.
Enquiries: Martin Pollard 01621 858178
FRIDAY 10th December
Maldon Flower Arrangement Club.
AGM and Christmas Supper.
Enquiries: Kay Hayes 01621 843855.
SATURDAY 11th December
Junior Rangers Club: 'Animal-tastic'.
Promenade Park.
10am - 12 noon.
Make some animal clay and craft and have fun with animal games and quizzes.
For ages 7 - 12 years.
Enquiries: Louise Flavell 07931 594785.
SUNDAY 12th December
WWII Christmas at the Combined Military Services Museum, Maldon. 2.30pm.
Talk on Christmas during WWII with sample recipes and
have a go at making Christmas decorations from back then.
Normal opening times and admission prices apply but
why not come in 1940s dress.
Enquiries: 01621 841826.
Santa Fun Run.
Promenade Park. Details to follow.
TUESDAY 28th December
Maldon Mud Race.
Enquiries:
Tourist Information Centre. 01621 856503
FRIDAY 31st December
Barn Dance.
West Maldon Community Centre. Details to follow.
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