Saffron Walden Museum

27 Jan - 29 July 2018. An exhibition exploring rural life and trades in north-west Essex from the past to the present. “Hazely Brick Earth” is an old Essex dialect term for the rich soil found in Essex. This soil has provided livelihoods for Essex people through agriculture and rural trades for centuries. This exhibition will explore how agriculture and rural trade has changed, or continued in its traditions, from the past to the present day, through photographs and objects from the museum’s social history collection. Please visit saffronwaldenmuseum.org.uk for more information.

M and Co and The Inner Wheel Club of Saffron Walden are putting on a fashion show at M and Co, Market Hill, Saffron Walden in aid of Acorn House, Sick Children’s Trust Cambridge and Inner Wheel Charities. Tickets are £8 each to include a glass of wine and nibbles. Any full priced items bought on the night will be reduced by 10%. Tickets either from M and Co, Market Hill or Teresa Pitts - 01799 513805 (evening only please).

Join us on Sat 12th May from 12 noon in Great Bardfield for our annual village garage sale. Stroll around our beautiful village whilst hunting out bargains! Hundreds of items for sale from over 60 locations throughout the village. Parking is on the playing field (accessed via Bendlowes Road, postcode CM7 4RR). For more: greatbardfieldgaragesale.btck.co.uk or visit our Facebook Page.

Worthing Meadow, Off Park Street, Thaxted, CM6 2NECome along and try out the game of lawn bowls, new or experienced players welcome. All you need to bring is a flat pair of shoes. Refreshments available, entry free. Please visit thaxtedbowlsclub.co.uk for more information.

A free, community-focussed event featuring professional comedian commentators, multiple food outlets, a bar and a selection of stalls and entertainment for children, not to mention thrills and spills galore! See our Trumpet Feature for more details and information on how to register your team.

Saffron Walden Museum

27 Jan - 29 July 2018. An exhibition exploring rural life and trades in north-west Essex from the past to the present. “Hazely Brick Earth” is an old Essex dialect term for the rich soil found in Essex. This soil has provided livelihoods for Essex people through agriculture and rural trades for centuries. This exhibition will explore how agriculture and rural trade has changed, or continued in its traditions, from the past to the present day, through photographs and objects from the museum’s social history collection. Please visit saffronwaldenmuseum.org.uk for more information.

United Reform Church, Thaxted

7.30pm arrival for a 7.45pm start. Join the 'Guildhall Girls' for this month's meeting where guest speaker Richard Humphries will be talking about silk, from China to the Suffolk border, including a display of textiles. There will be tea / coffee refreshment provided and guests are welcome - simply print a voucher in order to attend your first session for free from guildhallgirls.com .

Thaxted Fayre Trust are well underway with plans for this year's Annual Summer Fayre. These include: stalls, dog show, tug-of-war, bouncy castle, face painting, presentations from local groups, tombola, bar and more. Put the date in your diary and don't miss this fun family event!

June 21st to 24th. Thaxted Flower Club are taking part in Ely Cathedral’s Kaleidoscope of Life Flower Festival. They have a place in the main aisle of the cathedral, so do stop by and see what they can do! If you would like to join the Club or just see what they do, please go along on the 1st Tuesday of the month (excepting January and August) to the United Reform Church, Bolford Street, Thaxted for a 7.30pm start. Visitors are charged £5 which includes refreshments. Please visit the-trumpet.co.uk/thaxted-flower-club for more information.

Saffron Walden Museum

27 Jan - 29 July 2018. An exhibition exploring rural life and trades in north-west Essex from the past to the present. “Hazely Brick Earth” is an old Essex dialect term for the rich soil found in Essex. This soil has provided livelihoods for Essex people through agriculture and rural trades for centuries. This exhibition will explore how agriculture and rural trade has changed, or continued in its traditions, from the past to the present day, through photographs and objects from the museum’s social history collection. Please visit saffronwaldenmuseum.org.uk for more information.

United Reform Church, Thaxted

7.30pm arrival for a 7.45pm start. Join the 'Guildhall Girls' for this month's meeting where guest speaker Amanda Waples (a member of the Thaxted Flower Club) will be giving a ‘Birthday Party’ demonstration, including making a birthday cake and cupcakes out of flowers! There will be tea / coffee refreshment provided and guests are welcome - simply print a voucher in order to attend your first session for free from guildhallgirls.com .

Saffron Walden Museum

27 Jan - 29 July 2018. An exhibition exploring rural life and trades in north-west Essex from the past to the present. “Hazely Brick Earth” is an old Essex dialect term for the rich soil found in Essex. This soil has provided livelihoods for Essex people through agriculture and rural trades for centuries. This exhibition will explore how agriculture and rural trade has changed, or continued in its traditions, from the past to the present day, through photographs and objects from the museum’s social history collection. Please visit saffronwaldenmuseum.org.uk for more information.

United Reform Church, Thaxted

7.30pm arrival for a 7.45pm start. Join the 'Guildhall Girls' for this month's meeting where guest speaker Richard Wenley will give a light-hearted account of what is involved in running a department store, illustrated by some amusing anecdotes! There will be tea / coffee refreshment provided and guests are welcome - simply print a voucher in order to attend your first session for free from guildhallgirls.com .

United Reform Church, Thaxted

7.30pm arrival for a 7.45pm start. Join the 'Guildhall Girls' for this month's meeting where guest speaker Debbie from Belly Belles will give a talk on belly dancing with a demonstration and a short taster session! There will be tea / coffee refreshment provided and guests are welcome - simply print a voucher in order to attend your first session for free from guildhallgirls.com .