Buy something local and unique for Christmas this year at the Maeldune Heritage Centre Christmas Craft Shop.

Open from November 9 until the Friday before the big day, you will find pottery, jewellery, photography, paintings, soaps, cards, books and more. A selection of Tiptree preserves and Maldon Salt will also be available to browse.

The Heritage Centre, set in St Peters Church, will be open from 11am to 4pm through the week, excluding Sundays and Mondays when it is shut. Entry is free and donations are welcome.