Walton Trails
Launch Weekend
3rd to 6th May 2013
A weekend of events and happenings to celebrate the launch of the Walton Trails Project.  As part of the trails project Walton has tied in with Jane's Walks and Walk Colchester to run a series of free walks in and around the town as follows:

Saturday 4^th May 2013
2.00pm to 4.00pm -  6km/3.7miles
Walton Wildlife Trail

A wildlife walk around the stunning Naze at Walton, as an introduction to the new Trails project, a group of walks in and around Walton. Fairly long walk at a fairly slow pace. Dogs are welcome, on a lead near nesting areas. Children welcome but consider walk length. This walk is mainly off road, and the terrain is grassy and can be uneven. Refreshments and toilets are available at the meet point, but there are no pit stops over a large part of the walk and it is very open terrain, please dress sensibly for the weather and bring water.

Meet Point and End Point
The Naze Tower
Regular trains from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze.
Bus service from the town to the Naze.
Walk Accessibility 2
 

Sunday 5th May 2013
10.00am to 12.00 noon - 5.6km/3.5miles
Walton History  Trail

A walk through the town and industrial areas of Walton-on-the-Naze with a  focus on the history of the town. Medium Walk at a slow pace. Dogs and children are welcome. This is a medium length walk partly off road on paths that may be overgrown. Refreshments and toilets are available en route. Parts of the walk are on open sea wall, please dress sensibly for the weather.

Meet Point and End Point
Walton Train Station
Regular trains from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze.
Walk Accessibility 3

Sunday 5th May 2013
2.00pm to 4.00pm - 1.5km/1mile
Walton WWII Trail

An interesting walk exploring the history of the Naze  during World War Two. Short walk at a slow pace. Dogs and children are welcome. This walk is off road, and the terrain is grassy and can be uneven. Refreshments and toilets are available at the meet point.

Meet Point and End Point
The Naze Tower
Regular trains from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze.
Bus service from the town to the Naze.
Walk Accessibility 3

Monday 6th May 2013
10.30am to 12.00pm - 1.2km/0.7miles
Walton Little Explorer Trail

A walk around the town of Walton designed for children stopping at points of interest with things to see and do. Dogs and children are welcome. This walk is all on road. Refreshments and toilets are available en route. Bring paper and crayons to do rubbings of the signs en route.

Meet Point and End Point
Letterbox Nursery Walton High Street
Regular trains from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze.
Walk Accessibility   1

Walk Accessibility (Note: this is a rough guide only.)
1 Easy Access (mostly level, hard surfaces; fully wheelchair accessible)
2 Partially accessible (e.g. curbs, busy pavements, some gradients - mobility-restricted walkers and chair users may require assistance, but there will be plenty available if necessary)
3 Limited Access e.g. steps, uneven terrain, steep or narrow paths (likely to be inaccessible to chair users, but please contact us to discuss)

For more info: 01255 677006

Walton Open Gardens

Walton-on-the-Naze Open Gardens
22nd & 23rd June 2013
Eleven private gardens open to the public, raising funds for
Walton in Bloom

£3 per adult, (on the day,) accompanied children free.
Tickets available from; Parkers Garden Centre, Walton Community Project Office, Town Council Office or visit:
www.waltoninbloom.org
01255 679957

Village Fete

14th July 2013

In aid of McMillan Cancer Support.

Call: 01255 677006 for more info

Car Boot Sales

Wednesdays July & August 2013

Contact the Columbine Centre for more details.

Tel: 01255 851680
columbinecentre@btconnect.com
www.columbinecentre.co.uk
 

Walton Carnival Association Presents:

Walton Carnival

Weekend

17th - 18thAugust 2013

Procession through the town including;

 Bands, Carnival Queens, Floats, Street Entertainment

2.00pm Walton Town Centre

 Plus fun events for all, including;

Fancy Dress, Car Boots, Tug O War, Human Table Football

Call: 01255 677006 for Further Information
or visit the website at: www.walton-carnival.spruz.com