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3rd to 6th May 2013

 

 

 








 

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 4th 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

 

22nd/23rd June 2013

 

Walton on the naze open gardens

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

 

7th July 2013

 

Walton Car Show

2013 Walton

Classic Vehicle Show

 

Old RedBug Eyed Sprite7.7.13 - 10.30am - 4.00pm

Bath House Meadow - Walton-on-the-Naze

Contact the Walton Community

Project Office for vehicle entry forms

(which must be returned by the 26th May 2013)

and for further information on 01255 677006

Ford PopOld White

 

Visit the Photo Album for more info

and photos of a typical event!

 

SPONSORS ARE WELCOMED CONTACT US AT PHONE NO ABOVE

 

14th July 2013

 

Village Fete

 

14th July 2013

In aid of McMillan Cancer Support.

Call: 01255 677006 for more info

 

Wednesdays July & August 2013

 

Car Boot Sales

Wednesdays July & August 2013

Contact the Columbine Centre for more details.

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

 

 

17th/18th August 2013

 

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

 

Closing date 19th August 2013

 

Beach Hut Competition 2013
Coast Magazine & TL Risk Solutions

are promoting their Beach Hut of the Year competition.
The competition sees a tremendous response from beach hut owners in Essex; last year’s Eastern Region winner in our ‘Beach Hut Hero’ category was Eddie Fenwick from Walton.
You may like to submit your beach hut to this years competition!
www.beachhutoftheyear.co.uk

 

14th September 2013

 

Youth Sports &
Activities Day

14th September 2013

More info to follow nearer the event!

Call: 01255 677006 for more info.

 

April to September 2013

Wildlife Walks &
Fossiling at the Naze

 

April to September 2013

Wildlife Walks & Fossil Hunts at the Naze make an excellent day out for all the family, with something different throughout the season including Mothers Day walk and mushrooming in the autumn!

For further information please view the following flyers or contact the Nazeman on: 07732 986688

or visit the website at:
www.nazeman.fsnet.co.uk

 

6th December 2013

 

Late Night
Xmas Shopping

 

6th December 2013

More info to follow nearer the event!

Call: 01255 677006 for more info.

 

 

Clubs & Regular Weekly Events

Monday
Baby & Toddler Group
First and third Wednesday of every month,  2.00 to 2.30, at Walton Library.
For further details call: 01255 674619

Family History Group

Second Monday of the month, at Walton Library.
For further details call: 01255 674619

ACC Computer Class

9.15am - 11.15am, at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

ACC Yoga

1.30pm - 3.00pm, at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Weight Watchers

Monday evenings 7pm to 8pm  at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Carpet Bowls

Monday evenings 7.30pm to 10pm  at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Tuesday
Jazzercise
10.00am - 11.00am at the Columbine Centre
For Information Call 01255 851680

MAZaZIK Belly Dancing Class

11.30am-12.30pm, at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Wednesday
NEW Brenalwood Care Home NEW
Dementia support café every Wednesday 10.00am-12.00pm for anyone who is touched by dementia and who need advice and support.
For further details call:
01255 675632
Gunfleet W.I.
We meet on every second Wednesday in the month, except August, and meet at the Red Triangle Hall, Portobello Road, Walton, (beside Tescos). Meetings start at 7.30 p.m. and guest are welcome at a cost of £3 per meeting. Do hope you will come and join us!
Further details from Marion on 07970 170718.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Stuck with a problem? Come and get free information and advice on Wednesday, by appointment. The Community Project Shop,  61 High Street, Walton. Call 01255 436464 for an appointment.

For Information Call 01255 436464

ACC Keep-Fit

Wednesday mornings, 9.30am to 10.30am  at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Bingo

Wednesday afternoons, 2.00pm  at the Albion.

For Information Call 01255 851680

Carpet Bowls

Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm to 10pm  at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Country Music Club

Wednesday evening 7.30pm, at:

The Martello Caravan Park. Tel: 01255 674363

Gunfleet W I

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Red Triangle Hall, Portobello Road, Walton from 7pm - 9.30 pm approx. New members and visitors always welcome.

Red Triangle Hall, Portobello Road, Walton

Thursday
NEW Brenalwood Care Home NEW
A luncheon club and an activities club every Thursday.
For further details call:
01255 675632

Walton Market

Every Thursday, and Mondays in the summer. Stalls include; clothes, shoes, household goods plants,  fruit and veg and  locally caught fish.

Millenium Square - Walton-on-the-Naze

Ladies Badminton

9.30am - 10.30am, at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Line-Dancing

Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm  at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Friday

Reading Group
Meeting once a month on the first Monday of the month, 2.00 to 3.00,  at Walton Library

For further details call: 01255 674619

Tai Chi Chuan Class

10.30 to 12.00pm, at the Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

For Information Call 01255 851680

Saturday
 
Sunday

Indoor Boot-Sale

Stalls 8.00am. Buyers 9.00-12.00pm.  £7.00 For a Table. Runs throughout the year.

At The Columbine Centre. www.columbinecentre.co.uk

Call 01255 851680 for information.

 

Walton Library
Opening Hours: Monday 1-5, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 9-1, Saturday 9-1
Internet Access: 10 computers are available for internet access FREE of charge for an hour a day.

 

Police Surgeries

Monthly Police Surgeries held by Police Community Support Officer's

on the first Wednesday of each month 10.30 -11.30am at the Project Office.

 

Tendring Home Improvement agency

(for enquiries with regards to home improvements and grants.)

are now available by appointment only, contact 01255 814410

 

Essex Boys and Girls Clubs
If you are a voluntary run youth group or
looking to set up a young people’s club then EBGC could be able to help

adriansimcock@essexboysandgirlsclubs.org
www.essexboysandgirlsclubs.org
Contact 01206 878 795

 

Advertise Your Event

If you have an event you would like to promote on the Walton Website

call the Walton Community Project now on 01255 677006 or email HERE

 

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November

Classic Vehicle Show
Carnival Week 
Christmas Parade

 

 

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