Events on the Crouch Valley Line

Event Date Details
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Battlesbridge Antiques Centre
Battlesbridge. Arriving by Train. From the Battlesbridge Railway Station, on reaching the main road turn left and the antiques centre is about 5 minutes walk from the Station.
Tel: 01268 575000
Website: www.battlesbridge.com/main.php
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Burnham Stitch & Craft Club
The club meets at Burnham Carnival Hall, Devonshire Road, Burnham on Crouch on 2nd Thursday of each month from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. Everyone, including visitors to the area, is welcome to come along to see what they do. Members range from novices to experts in a wide variety of crafts. The cost is �2 per evening and future meetings are: 10th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November, and 14th December. The Carnival Hall is a short walk from Burnham Station.
Tel: 01621 786405
Website: N/a
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Tropical Wings World of Wildlife
Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers. A 15 minute walk from South Woodham Ferrers Railway Station, along the A132, in the direction of Wickford.
Tel: 01245 425394
Website: www.tropicalwings.co.uk/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Trinity Square. Consult their website for full details. A 10 minute walk from Woodham Ferrers Railway Station. On reaching the main road turn right, over the level crossing and then left at the roundabout the centre is signposted from here.
Tel: 01245 605600
Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/swflc
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Walk from Althorne Station to Battlesbridge Station
This walk starts at Althorne Railway Station and Finishes near Battlesbridge Railway Station, where one can catch the train back to Althorne.
Tel: N/a
Website: www.britishwalks.org/walks/2002/276.php
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Cycle Hire
The Dengie Cycle Hire scheme is located at Raven Auto Spares at 20 High Street Burnham-on-Crouch. They offer cycle hire for just �5 a day and have bikes to suit all the family. Monday to Friday 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 13:00
Tel: 01621 783344
Website: www.dengiecyclecentre.co.uk/BOC/service.asp?ccd=dengie_cycle_centre
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Fitsteps Walks
A range of accompanied walks throughout the District are available varying in length from 1 � 2 � miles. In addition, there are walks starting from doctors� surgeries in Burnham and Southminster. Enquiries:
Tel: 01621 875811 or 01621 876215.
Website: www.fitstepshealthwalks.org.uk/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
SEAL-WATCHING & BIRD-WATCHING CRUISES ON LADY ESSEX III and LADY ESSEX II
Departing Burnham-on-Crouch or Wallsea Island commencing April. Available to charter all year.
Tel: 01702 258666
Website: www.ladyessex.com/Home_Page.html
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Farmers' market
THIRD SUNDAY OF MONTH Farmers Market, Carnival Hall Burnham-on-Crouch 9am 12.30pm. Enquiries Jo Broughton
Tel: 07932 627574
Website: N/a
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Sailing Barge Beric from North Fambridge on the River Crouch
Tel: 01621 852060
Website: www.theberic.co.uk/
   
Feb 01 -
Dec 09
Seal Watching & Bird Watching Cruises
Cruises on 'Springer' departing from Burnham-on-Crouch or North Fambridge. Booking is essential. Contact Enquiries on
Tel: 01268 491540
Website: beehive.thisisessex.co.uk/wildlifecruises
   
Feb 04 -
Dec 31
Marsh Farm Country Park, South Woodham Ferrers.
Marsh Farm is well worth a visit and there are numerous activities for children of all ages. Visit the website for current attractions. If you are planning to travel by train, there is a number displayed on the Station Community Noticeboard if you want WAP directions.
Tel: 01245 321552
Website: www.marshfarmcountrypark.co.uk/
   
Oct 24 -
Nov 25
Maldon & Dengie Ramblers Walk
Meet at Burnham-on-Crouch yacht harbour car park. 10am. A 6 mile walk. Enquiries: Alan Seager 01621 858071 or Pam Eastham 01621 783453.
Tel: N/a
Website: N/a
   
Nov 29 -
Nov 29
Light up a Life
Burnham-on-Crouch. Details to follow. Enquiries: Christina Evans
Tel: 01245 457300
Website: N/a
   
Nov 29 -
Nov 29
Christmas Bazaar
St Andrew’s Church, Althorne. 2pm. Crafts books cards RNLI stall, raffle, tombola.
Tel: N/a
Website: N/a
   
Nov 29 -
Nov 29
Southminster Operatic and Choral Society Autumn Concert
St Leonard’s Church, Southminster. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Programme entitled ‘Love makes the World Go Round’ including ‘Trial by Jury’. Tickets from Box Offices in Southminster and Burnham-on-Crouch. Enquiries: Avril Goodridge
Tel: 07774 625399
Website: N/a
   
Dec 01 -
Dec 01
Christmas walk at Burnham-on-Crouch
Exhilarating walks for the over 50s. Meet at Millfields car park. 10am. A five mile walk via the sea wall to Marsh Rd finishing with tea and mince pies at a local venue. Enquiries:01621 854477 or 07960 168859.
Tel: N/a
Website: over50swalks@maldon.gov.uk
   
Dec 05 -
Dec 05
Light up a Life.
Southminster. Details to follow. Enquiries: Christina Evans
Tel: N/a
Website: N/a
   
Dec 07 -
Dec 07
Santa Train
Join Santa and his helpers on the special trains running between Southminster and Wickford. Party games, goody bags, and lots to do. Adults £6.70; children under 12 £1. Tickets on sale from 3rd November 2008 from One Place, 1 High Street, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8AG (open 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday). Advance booking is essential
Tel: 01621 784962
Website: N/a
   
Dec 13 -
Dec 13
Copper Kettle Antiques & Gift Fair
St Mary’s Hall, Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch. Enquiries
Tel: 01621 784221
Website: N/a
   
Jun 06 -
Jun 06
999 Emergency Services Day
Riverside Park, Burnham-on-Crouch. Enquiries: Carrie Sawkins
Tel: 01621 875879
Website: N/a
 

Maldon Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01621 856503
Why not go to these events by train.

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