What's On this Saturday: An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson, Oktoberfest, watercolour class, and 'Love Your Library Day'

By Ben Shahrabi

6th Oct 2022 | Local News

Check out these great local events we've hand-picked for the whole family to enjoy this Saturday.
Check out these great local events we've hand-picked for the whole family to enjoy this Saturday.

Read all about the great variety of family events happening in the Maldon District this Saturday (October 8).

If your business or organisation is running an event, you can advertise it for free with Maldon Nub News.

Simply follow this link to our What's On section and click the black 'Nub It' button to get started.

The popular children's author, Jacqueline Wilson, was invited to the town by Maldon Books' Olivia Rosenthall.

An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson at Maldon United Reformed Church: from 2pm

The award-winning author of The Story of Tracy Beaker and Dustbin Baby will host a talk about Project Fairy, her 'captivating' new book about fairies, families, and friendship.

It has been organised by Olivia Rosenthall, owner of Maldon Books.

Pre-signed copies of Project Fairy can be ordered here, while un-signed copies will be available to purchase on the day.

Those wishing to join the waiting list, to be informed when more tickets become available, should email Maldon Books.

For more information, read the full story here.

Oktoberfest at the Prince of Wales pub, Great Totham: from 5pm

Enjoy beer and sausages at this friendly, local pub - in celebration of Oktoberfest.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Love Your Library Day at Maldon Library: from 10am until 4pm

The theme for this October's Love Your Library Day is the environment and there will be themed activities at Maldon Library.

There'll be a fun trail to complete and crafts, as well as opportunities to learn about the environment and your local area from our partner organisations including a visit from our local Guide Dog puppies.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Family Watercolour Class at Tollesbury Congregational Church: from 10am until 12.30pm

A watercolour class for all members of the family of absolutely any age or painting experience.

£8 adults, £4 children

Bring your own materials (although we do have some available to borrow). Watercolour paper on sale 50p/sheet.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

If you know of any more local events happening soon, get in touch or submit them via the 'Nub It' button in our What's On section.

     

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