There's a serious case of gunpowder, treason and plot going on in Great Dunmow in the lead up to the Round Table Fireworks Display on Saturday, November 1st - a fantastic, family night out, all for the good of the community. And you really WILL want to be there!

Saturday, October 18th is the date for this year's running of the ever-popular Craft Fair at Thaxted Parish Church. There's lots to browse, lots to do and lots to inspire those gift ideas with Christmas looming on the horizon - another fantastic, family-fun day out open to anyone and everyone!

Armed only with straw, sacking and a stick or two, the people of Furneux Pelham will do battle with their neighbours again on Saturday, 27th September, in the 28th Annual scarecrow competition at the famous Furneux Festival - a celebration of everything the lovely area has to offer!

The Thaxted Gardening & Craft Show just keeps on growing, 2014 seeing nearly 700 exhibits representing over 100 diverse classes. The Show was teeming with visitors and bursting with colour and exhibits of all shapes and sizes, all grown and sewn within 10 miles of the town!

How much do you know about the history of the streets you live on? For one weekend only (Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of September), Saffron Walden Museum is opening its doors to the public for FREE - a fine opportunity to experience this fantastic local facility!

Join in the First World War centenary commemorations in Great Easton on Saturday, September 6th, at this year’s Party on the Green. The themed, family-orientated gathering will also be supporting the Dunmow To Ypres Cycle Challenge, organised by the town’s Round Table.