WEST ESSEX EVENTS CALENDAR 2008
AUGUST
Saturday 23 August, Sunday 24 August & Monday 25 August
LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD at the Royal Gunpowder Mills
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY. Tel. 01992 707370
www.royalgunpowdermills.com/events/robin_hood.htm
Sunday 24 August, 11.00am – 4.00pm
COPPED HALL OPEN DAY
Access to the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables. Tea, coffee, home made biscuits, cakes and lunch are available as well as alcoholic drinks. There are stalls selling produce. There is a shop in the racquets court and various exhibitions. Cost £3.50 gardens and £3.50 mansion (with guided tour).
Tel. 01992 571657 for further details or see http://www.coppedhalltrust.org.uk
Please note: the gates are electrically operated and require a code number to enter but open automatically when leaving. Do not disturb the gate house owners for access.
SEPTEMBER
Weeks to be confirmed
SYLVIA PANKHURST DISPLAY, Woodford Green Library
A compact version of the Exhibition shown earlier this year at the Redbridge Museum, featuring some of Sylvia's little-known paintings and revealing many aspects of this long-misunderstood person, who did so much for so many, and who lived in Woodford from 1924 to 1956. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
Sunday 7 September, 11am – 4.00pm
EPPING FOREST FESTIVAL, Chingford Plain
A day of free arena events including the ever popular Knights of Middle England. Varied stalls, jousting, dog agility demonstrations, a dancing digger and much, much more! Further information from Epping Forest Visitor Centre, High Beach. Tel. 020 8508 0028.
E-mail epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Saturday 13 September, 7.00pm
BAVARIAN EVENING WITH THE EPPING FOREST BAND, at COPPED HALL
An early Oktoberfest, held within the mansion cellars. A celebration of the link between the people of Epping and Eppingen in association with The Epping–Eppingen Town Twinning Association. There will be music by Epping Forest Band, food and drink in the cellar and a friendly social evening for everyone. Licensed Bar. Tickets £12.50 inclusive of food, from Frances Dennett, 7 Highfield Green, Epping, Essex CM16 5HB, tel. 01992 610713 Email: f.dennett3@ntlworld.com
Cheques should be made out to 'The Copped Hall Trust' and a stamped addressed envelope enclosed.
OCTOBER
Weeks to be confirmed
SYLVIA PANKHURST DISPLAY, South Woodford Library
A compact version of the Exhibition shown earlier this year at the Redbridge Museum, featuring some of Sylvia's little-known paintings and revealing many aspects of this long-misunderstood person, who did so much for so many, and who lived in Woodford from 1924 to 1956. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
Saturday 4 October – Sunday 12 October
THE WOODFORD FESTIVAL
Details to come. See www.woodfordfestival.org.uk
Saturday 11 October, 7.00pm
TRADITIONAL JAZZ AT COPPED HALL: THE HUGH RAINEY BAND
The Hugh Rainey Band is one of the best known Traditional Jazz Bands in South East England. The performance is in the mansion cellars. Licensed Bar. Snacks available. Tickets £10 from Frances Dennett, 7 Highfield Green, Epping, Essex CM16 5HB, tel. 01992 610713 Email: f.dennett3@ntlworld.com
Cheques should be made out to 'The Copped Hall Trust' and a stamped addressed envelope enclosed.
NOVEMBER
Weeks to be confirmed
SYLVIA PANKHURST DISPLAY, Wanstead Library
A compact version of the Exhibition shown earlier this year at the Redbridge Museum, featuring some of Sylvia's little-known paintings and revealing many aspects of this long-misunderstood person, who did so much for so many, and who lived in Woodford from 1924 to 1956. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
DECEMBER
Sunday 14 December
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS EVENT at the Royal Gunpowder Mills
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY. Tel. 01992 707370
A family day of activities. Participate in Victorian games, learn about the food and gifts, meet Colonel Brackenbury and his family as they celebrate. Take the land train and visit Santa in his grotto
www.royalgunpowdermills.com/events/victorian_christmas.htm
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Wesley’s Café at Loughton Methodist Church.
Tea, coffee, cappuccino, latte, hot chocolate all reasonably priced. Unsupervised toddler play area. A warm welcome awaits you.
Every week day, 10am - 4pm (except Tuesday in term-time, when it opens after Toddler Church at 11am) & Saturday mornings, 10am - 12.30pm.
LOUGHTON FARMERS’ MARKET
Charity stalls available - free
Loughton Residents Association runs a very successful Farmers Market in Loughton High Road on the first Monday of each month. Each month they make two stalls available to local charities that benefit Loughton people.
If you are interested, please contact Suzanne Harper at mail@candsharper.plus.com or 020 8508 4770.
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