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Repair Cafe

Do you have things at home gathering dust that need fixing but you’re just not sure where to take it? Well, bring it along to our repair cafe, set top by Rentmy. Stop things going into land fill and bring them here to be repaired. We have team of fixers from different industries. If they can’t fix it there and then, they can advise you at least on what to do or where to go. Its totally free service, so if we can fix it for free great if not someone can advise you on how. We’ll even provide you with free tea and coffee whilst you wait! We have sewers, electric engineers and general handy people here to help.

Sun 9 Aug13:00The Red Lion(2.1mi)

via The Red Lion

Arts & CultureCommunity

Poetry Plus

Do you enjoy Poetry? Do you write Poetry? Do you enjoy listening to Poetry? If you do then why not join every 2nd Tuesday of the month, a positive and welcoming poetry group meet in The Pump Room here to share, listen and enjoy poetry whether its your own work or someones else’s who has inspired you or you just adore. This month to help celebrate Earth Festival taking part in Manningtree and the local area the them of Poetry will be on Earth. It’s a free group and all are welcome.

Tue 11 Aug20:30The Red Lion(2.1mi)

via The Red Lion

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Around £3.50

Skylark Quiz Night - August

Arrival from 5:30pm for 6:30pm (ish) start Our 2026 quizzes will test your knowledge of sport, food, drink, geography, science, film and much more. At each event, the winning team will need to rack up as many points as possible, as they’ll receive a Skylark gift card to the value of their points total! We begin the year with four quizzes in January, and will have a 2026 leaderboard running, with a prize for the highest scoring team at the end of the year. Our wood-fired pizza and full terrace drinks menu will be available. There is limited availability so get your place booked sharpish! Please note – our August quiz is on a Friday. Boring T&C’s £3.50 entry per person. Teams can have a maximum of 8 players. Anyone aged 12 or over is deemed a quiz player. Children under 12 are welcome and will not be deemed quiz players. Please ensure you put a note on your booking if there are any children under 12 attending, so we can give you an appropriate table. Answer sheets and pens will be provided. The Quizmaster’s decision is final. People caught cheating will be expelled from the premises. The winning team will receive a Skylark gift card. Please note that this gift card cannot be used on the night of the event. Please come prepared for a summer quiz that is held outside, we do have blankets and hot water bottles available should you need them.

Fri 14 Aug19:30Skylark(4.9mi)

via Skylark

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Upstairs at The Red Lion (BiGiAM presents): Jana Varga and Izzie Derry

Jana Varga and Izzie Derry join forces for a UK co-headline tour, bringing together two distinctive voices in an intimate and powerful celebration of storytelling through song. Exploring themes of love, heartbreak, freedom and belonging, this is more than just a show—it’s a meeting of musical minds and a shared journey of collaboration, connection and sisterhood. Together, Izzie and Jana craft a live show that is both intimate and uplifting. Witness the powerful and lush sound, as they harmonise and reimagine each other’s songs in arrangements created especially for this tour. Their individual stories unite in a shared narrative transporting you into their world right from the first note. Slovakian-born Jana Varga is a former classical flautist who left the orchestra path for songwriting. Her sound, shaped by European folk, jazz, and gospel, brings a captivating warmth to the stage. After living across Europe, Jana settled in the UK, where she has released two critically acclaimed albums and built a loyal international following. Her expressive performances have graced prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall, where she performed alongside the legendary Dionne Warwick. A highly sought-after collaborator, Jana records with platinum-selling artist Rumer and fronts the acclaimed Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell. Izzie Derry has quickly established herself as a compelling live performer and songwriter, known for her honest lyricism and captivating presence.

Fri 14 Aug20:30The Red Lion(2.1mi)

via The Red Lion

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Brunch

Join us for Brunch on our terrace, surround by the vines. Produced in our Vineyard Kitchen our brunch menu offers the best in local produce. You can find fully loaded breakfast muffins, steak and eggs, eggs royale/benedict/florentine and of course a Skylark version of a traditional breakfast. Pastries, great coffee and our full bar menu is also available. Booking is recommended.

Sat 15 Aug10:00Skylark(4.9mi)

via Skylark

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Haunting Nights

Join Haunting Nights on The Witch Finder General Ghost Hunt here in Manningtree! Haunting Nights Bring you closer to the story than ever before of the Essex Witch Trials It has been reported many times that the ghost of Matthew Hopkins, the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General, can been seen, especially on nights of a full moon. The ghostly apparition is seen dressed in 17th century clothing close to Mistley ‘ducking’ Pond and the nearby ‘hopping’ bridge not far from St. Marys Church, Mistley. Other reports claim that the ghost of his first victim, the elderly and crippled Elizabeth Clarke appears on the shores of Seafield Bay. Elizabeth was dragged out of The Red Lion public house by Matthew Hopkins as he loudly accused her of being a witch, following a previous accusation by the local tailor John Rivet. Elizabeth was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging. This conviction convinced Hopkins that he was right to accuse her so he proclaimed himself “The Witchfinder General” Join the team as they investigate the hauntings of Matthew Hopkins Witch Finder General. During the night you will have the opportunity to use various methods of ghost hunting to include Victorian seances, Ouija boards, table tipping and glass moving as well as the more up to date methods, Working alongside the Haunting Nights Team we will have you covered for your paranormal experience.

Sat 15 Aug21:00The Red Lion(2.1mi)

via The Red Lion

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Brunch

Sun 16 Aug10:00Skylark(4.9mi)

via Skylark

Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Family at Church - 19th May; 23rd June; 21st July; 22nd Sept; 27th Oct; 24th Nov; 22nd Dec

Come along for this very family friendly, informal time of story, song, chat, prayer, craft and cake. Yes there's cake! Accessible to all generations. Lasts about 45 minutes. Suitable for all ages - especially children aged 0-99!

Sun 16 Aug16:00St Michael's Church(1mi)

via St Michael's ChurchLocal gem

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Compassionate Cafe (Aug)

St Mary's Church Hall

Mon 17 Aug15:00Capel St Mary Messy Church(2mi)

via Capel St Mary Messy ChurchLocal gem

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Auricular Acupuncture Group

With Opal Therapies using NADA GB *Improve sleep *Relief from stress and anxiety *Reduce hot flushes & night sweats *Support with pain management +Plus much more book your slot and find out more at

Mon 17 Aug20:30The Red Lion(2.1mi)

via The Red Lion

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Luncheon Club (Aug)

St Mary's Church Hall

Tue 18 Aug13:30Capel St Mary Messy Church(2mi)

via Capel St Mary Messy ChurchLocal gem

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Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies - Lunchtime Chat

What does it take to transform a landscape into a living, breathing story? Hear from the artists Tom Hobden, Phoebe Stapleton, and Christianna Mason as they share the creative journey behind Rivers and Skies. Ask questions, go behind the scenes, and discover what immersive digital storytelling can do and how its created. The Rivers and Skies is made possible through a co-commission from the National Trust and the Essex Cultural Diversity project, supported by Arts Council England. For more information on this project, please visit: www.essexcdp.com/commission/flatford-constable250/

Tue 18 Aug14:00Flatford Mill(1.7mi)

via Flatford Mill

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Manningtree Yarns

A new drop in event for knitting, crochet, felting, sewing… or any other craft you can bring along! Sharing enthusiasm and swapping skills! All are welcome to join this free monthly club!

Tue 18 Aug20:00The Red Lion(2.1mi)

via The Red Lion

History & Heritage

A Walking Tour of Sudbury with Blue Badge Guide

Spotted A Walking Tour of Sudbury with Blue Badge Guide on Manningtree Museum's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Wed 19 AugManningtree Museum(2.1mi)

via Manningtree MuseumLocal gem

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Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies - Lunchtime Chat

Wed 19 Aug14:00Flatford Mill(1.7mi)

via Flatford Mill

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Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies - Lunchtime Chat

Thu 20 Aug14:00Flatford Mill(1.7mi)

via Flatford Mill

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Around £65

Simmer Street Supper

Simmer Street presents: Supper at Skylark, Ardleigh Thursday 20th August | 7pm | £65 per person Simmer Street comes to Skylark this summer, putting the finest local and seasonal British ingredients front and centre— curated by Anna Helm Baxter with Chef Johnny Guselli. The imaginative pair return to the Skylark kitchen with a menu celebrating the very best of summers bounty. Expect four stunning courses thoughtfully prepared, paired with a welcome non-alcoholic drink, and served with the warmth and personal charm that made their previous supper clubs a firm Essex favourite: “a dreamy summer evening- every morsel of the food was delicious and each ingredient used in such a unique way- we loved the attention to detail and it goes without saying that the location was stunning”. Tickets: £65 | Includes 4 courses (Vegetarian option available) + non-alcoholic drink Please note that the menu will be nut-free. We kindly ask that you indicate whether you are vegetarian at the time of booking. Due to the nature of these events, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate individual allergies.

Thu 20 Aug20:00Skylark(4.9mi)

via Skylark

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Venues with events near East End

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Red Lion2.1 miles away Flatford Mill1.7 miles away Capel St Mary Messy Church2.0 miles away

More about East End

Cambridgeshire, England

East End sits quietly in Cambridgeshire with a charm that grows on you rather than shouts at you. We've got plenty of local gatherings to choose from, and there's usually a market stall or community group meeting nearby if you fancy a wander. Pub nights and family workshops pop up through the season so you never have to plan too far ahead. Near Here keeps track of what's going on round these parts so you can just turn up and see who else is about.

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