What's on in the Maldon District: Carnival Cash Bingo, Vintage Collectors Fair, Wedding Open Day, and more this weekend
By Ben Shahrabi
2nd Mar 2023 | Local News
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Read all about the great variety of family events happening in the Maldon District this weekend.
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Thursday 2 March
The Story behind Maldon's Combined Military Services Museum at the Swan Hotel, Maldon, from 6.30pm
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Julie Miller, Curator at Maldon's Combined Military Services Museum, will discuss the history of the museum - from founder Richard Wooldridge's childhood fascination with militaria, to the world class collection held at the museum today.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Maldon Society's monthly talks, held in the Cygnet Room behind the Swan Hotel, High Street, Maldon.
The doors will open at 6.30pm, giving everyone a chance to look at the latest local planning applications, and to chat to committee members and friends. Drinks can be enjoyed while listening to the talk.
Register your interest via email or call Dorreen Linton on 01621 853 428.
Friday 3 March
Tapas Night at The Bell Inn, Tolleshunt Major, from 5pm
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Set to brighten your weekend, an evening of delicious Tapas!
Booking is essential - please do so by calling 01621 868154,
Tables available from 5pm to 9pm.
Warhammer 40,000 Beginners Night at Funky Shack, Madison Heights, Maldon, 6pm to 8.30pm
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A beginners' Warhammer session held at Funky Shack, a collectibles shop at Madison Heights.
- See why celebrities such as Henry Cavill and David Harbour are so obsessed with the most popular miniature wargame in the world.
- Entry costs £5 per person.
March Carnival CASH Bingo Night at Plantation Hall, Heybridge, from 7.30pm
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All money raised will go to fund this year's Maldon Carnival.
You will receive:
- Entry and eight Game Bingo Books (two prizes per game)
- Special Bonus Flyer
- Super Prize Flyer
Doors open at 7.30pm, and the first game starts at 8pm. Spectators must pay £2. Refreshments are available.
Saturday 4 March
Wedding Open Day at Forrester Park Golf & Country Club, Great Totham, from 10am to 4pm
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See this beautiful venue dressed for a wedding, and meet some of our events staff to discuss your dream day.
Special offers will be available on the day for a few remaining dates this year including Saturday 19 August 2023.
Forrester Park can tailor your day to suit you, whether you want a full day wedding with a wedding banquet or a more informal twilight celebration.
Booking isn't essential but recommended. Call 01621 891406 or get in touch via email.
Sunday 5 March
Maldon Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair at Blackwater Leisure Centre, from 9.30am to 3pm
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Dealers and collectors from around the region will be selling a huge range of items at the Blackwater Leisure Centre.
Admission costs £2. Accompanied under-14s qualify for free entry.
Friary Walled Garden Open Day at White Horse Lane, Maldon, from 10am to 3pm
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With all the spring bulbs in flower it is a lovely time to visit Maldon's secret garden! Entry is free.
The garden opens to the public on the first Sunday of each month (weather permitting) follow Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society on Facebook for updates.
Monday 6 March
'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee at the Power of Literature Book Club, Museum of Power, Langford, from 10.30am
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An introduction of key themes and social relevance of the book.
From 10.30am until 12.30pm in the Steam Cafe, Museum of Power. Plenty of free parking is available.
Price is £5 per person, per session. Includes a cup of tea/coffee and a slice of cake served from 10.15 am.
If you know of any more local events happening soon, get in touch or submit them to our What's On section.
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