Sophie England

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Special service to be held in Clacton to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day

3 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Sophie England

VE Day service at Clacton War Memorial in May 2024 (Image: Tendring Council) A special service is to be held in Clacton to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Residents are invited to join veterans at Clacton's war memorial for the milestone service marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. The service, hosted by Clacton Royal British Legion and Tendring Council, will take place at 11am on Thursday, May 8.
Brightlingsea WinterFest offers more than £11,000 in grants after success

3 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

WinterFest crew Celebrate success of 2025 event (Image: Douglas Blanks) THE success of this year's Brightlingsea WinterFest has left the town's Wellbeing Fund with more than £11,000 for grants. More than 40 events were held throughout February and early March by WinterFest, in association with Brightlingsea Literary Festival. Now, people of all ages in Brightlingsea can apply to the WinterFest Wellbeing Fund online.
Mersea Island singers join mass choir in London for World Parkinson's Day

3 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

United - Members of the Parkinson's support group from Mersea Island (Image: Heather Jarvis) A Parkinson's support group from Mersea Island travelled to London to participate in a mass choir event. The aim was to raise awareness and support for those living with the condition. This was part of the national initiative on World Parkinson's Day, on April 11. The event, called The Big Sing, was arranged by Movers and Shakers, a podcast focusing on living with Parkinson's.
Volunteers help plant 1,000 trees to create new micro wood in Rye

3 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

Rye Mayor Andy Stuart was one of the volunteers helping to plant the micro wood (Image: Rother District Council) A total of 1,000 trees have been planted by volunteers to create a new micro wood in Rye. Residents, Rother District Council officers, and Rye’s mayor Andy Stuart worked together on Mason Field to plant the trees, forming what is known as a Miyawaki Forest.
Human bones discovered during renovation of historic church

3 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

Renovation - Works at St Margaret’s Church (Image: Blueberry PR) Extensive renovation work and improvements to a parish church have been finished after human bones were discovered and given a re-burial. The completion of phase one at St Margaret’s Church, a Grade II* listed building, was timed for a Mothering Sunday event. Parker & Son, a Sussex building firm, began the project in April last year.
Tendring company recognised as one of the best tech innovators in Essex

3 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Sophie England

Neil Fright, CEO of Carbon Numbers (Image: Supplied) A COMPANY has been recognised as one of the best tech innovators in the county. Carbon Numbers, based in Tendring, has been included in the Ambitious Essex Tech50 list for 2025. The company, which provides energy management solutions, was recognised for its innovative approach and significant contributions to sustainable solutions. The Ambitious Essex Tech50 list showcases the most forward-thinking businesses in the county.
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Harwich and Manningtree Standard

4 days ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Sophie England

The Harwich and Manningtree Standard published four death notices last week (Image: Getty Images) The Harwich and Manningtree Standard published four death notices last week. Every week, the Harwich and Manningtree Standard publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Death notices and funeral announcements from across mid Essex

4 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Sophie England

The Braintree and Witham Times, Halstead Gazette and Maldon Standard published nine death notices last week (Image: Getty Images) The Braintree and Witham Times, Halstead Gazette and Maldon Standard published nine death notices last week. Every week, the Braintree and Witham Times, Halstead Gazette and Maldon Standard publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Clacton and Frinton Gazette

4 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Sophie England

The Clacton and Frinton Gazette published eight death notices last week (Image: Newsquest) The Clacton and Frinton Gazette published eight death notices over the last week. Every week, the Clacton and Frinton Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Art exhibition in Rayleigh hailed as huge success with more than 300 attendees

4 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Exhibition - Marianne Vernon, chair of Rayleigh Town Council, with members of Rayleigh Art Group (Image: Rayleigh Art Group) More than 300 people attended the Rayleigh Art Group's annual exhibition at the WI Hall over the weekend. The event was opened by Marianne Vernon, chair of Rayleigh Town Council, who praised the high standard of artwork on display.