WHAT'S ON IN THE MALDON DISTRICT

From Maldon Event guide

Christmas Fayre Saturday 17th November 2012 10am to 4pm St Giles Church, Langford   CM9 4STStalls, refreshments Cost: Entry freeMore details: Irene 01621 855447

macTheatre present HUW WILLIAMS and MAARTIN ALLCOCK Sunday 18th November 2012 8pm The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon   CM9 4QEHuw Williams and Maartin Allcock met on a Fairport Convention tour bus. Huw’s songs have been covered by many artists and he has contributed to Radio 4, is an Eisteddford-winning step dancer and the brains behind Calen, the Welsh trad band. Maartin Allcock has toured and recorded with Jethro Tull and Beth Nielsen Chapman amongst others, writes for Acoustic magazine and transcribes music books. Together they produce foot tapping tunes, beautiful songs and both funny and captivating stories. Cost: £10 (Advance), £12 (On Door)More details: Maldon TIC 01621-856503

Maldon Promenaders present 'A Night at the Oscars' Friday 23rd November 2012 8pm Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon   CM9 4RLFeaturing songs from the Hollywood musicals. In aid of Maldon Pioneers and Little Haven's Children's Hospice. Cost: Adults £7, concessions £5, balcony £8More details: 01621 856503

Christmas Bazaar ALTHORNE Saturday 24th November 2012 2pm Church Hall, Burnham Road / Fambridge Road, Althorne   CM3 6BYCome and join in the festive fun! Find cards and gifts for family and friends. Take part in competitions, or have a punt at the Raffle and Tombola. Enjoy tea and cake, and browse jewellery, books, puzzles, Christmas decorations, toys, games and bric-a-brac. Fun for all the family! In aid of Church Repair Fund. Cost: Free entry

Latchingdon Pre-School Christmas Craft Day Saturday 24th November 2012 10am - 1pm Latchingdon Pre-School, The Street, Latchingdon   CM3 6JSCome and have some seasonal fun at our christmas craft day, make cards and gifts, decorate biscuits and have fun. Refreshments will also be available  Cost: 2's and over £2.00 under 2's FreeMore details: Contact Latchingdon Pre-School - 07773 199835

Maldon & Dengie Ramblers Walk - Heybridge Basin Tuesday 27th November 2012 10am Meet at Daisy Meadow car park, Heybridge Basin, Maldon   CM9 4RPSix and a half mile walk More details: Alan Seager 01621 858071 or Frank Beringham 01621 856176

Queens Stocking Fayre  Saturday 8th December 2012 11am to 3pm Queens Head, The Hythe, , Maldon   CM9 5HNLocally made Cakes, Sweets, Treats, Cards, Decorations and lots more .Just what you need to fill those awkward stocking spaces, plus the ever popular Decorate a Duck Competition.

SANTA SPECIAL Sunday 9th December 2012 10am - 5pm MUSEUM OF POWER, Hatfield Road, Langford near Maldon   CM9 6QAJoin The Santa Special steam train for a trip to North Pole Central to meet Santa Claus! Every child recieves a present and refreshments are included in the price! It is essential to book as there is limited capacity. (Tickets go on sale at Maldon Tourist office in September) Cost: £7.00 (in advance only)More details: 01621 856503 from September

Maldon Christmas Fayre Thursday 13th December 2012 6pm to 9pm High Street, Maldon   Christmas Shopping evening with market traders and charity stalls lining the High Street. Entertainment, music and dancing. 6pm to 9pm. The High Street will be closed between West Square and Victoria Road from 5pm. More details: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503

Maldon Choral Society's Carol Concert and Christmas Cantata by Geoffrey Bush Saturday 22nd December 2012 7.30 pm All Saints Church, High Street, Maldon   Conductor Dr Gillian Ward Russell Cost: £6 (Children under 16 years free) from Maldon Tourist Office, Wenlock Way, MaldMore details: Maldon Tourist Office 01621 856503