Manningtree Earth Festival

26/06/2026

Keep cool! Head to the air conditioned oasis of Manningtree Library for our events with little ones on Saturday.....

10am Saturday storytime and crafts: Storytime about animals and craft activity at Manningtree Library for Children

2pm Saturday afternoon storytime: A special afternoon of a children's animal stories with Jean Ward from PACE Manningtree

No need to book - just turn up, and keep cool!

26/06/2026

Don't have a team?

Come anyway.

One of the lovely things about the Earth Festival is bringing people together, so if you'd like to come to the Quiz Night but don't have a team, we'll help you find one on the night.

It's a great way to meet new people, have some fun and celebrate the end of a fantastic festival.

No environmental expertise required.
No pressure.
Just a friendly evening of quizzes, prizes, laughter and community.

Saturday 27 June
7pm - 10pm
Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street, Lawford, CO11 2JG

£5 per person, payable on the night.

Book your place via Eventbrite and we'll take care of the rest >> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/earth-festival-community-quiz-night-a-fun-evening-of-friendly-competition-tickets-1987013711500?aff=oddtdtcreator

26/06/2026

We have reached the final weekend of the 2026 PACE Manningtree Earth Festival - and what an amazing festival it has been!

But don't worry - there's still time to enjoy the remaining events, talks, workshops and experiences.....

Friday
Baby and Toddler Rhymetime - Manningtree Library
Swifts Nature Walk **FULLY BOOKED**

Saturday
Storytime and Crafts - Manningtree Library
The Bike Doctor - Quay St
Time and Tide Writing Workshop - Beach
Ardleigh Millennium Green Funday
Afternoon Storytime - Manningtree Library
Community Quiz Night - Ogilvie Hall
Sustainability Talk - Biodynamic Farming - The Red Lion



https://mef.pacemanningtree.org.uk/

26/06/2026

This weekend is your last chance to catch EARTH NOW at North House Gallery - a thought-provoking exhibition exploring humanity’s relationship with the environment through painting, sculpture, woodcuts and mixed media.

Featuring work by Lillias August, Barbara Beyer, Neil Bousfield, Fran Crowe, Melvyn King and Alan Turnbull, the exhibition reflects on climate change, environmental damage, resilience and hope.

📅 16th May – 27th June 2026
🕙 Open Saturdays, 10am – 5pm
📍 North House Gallery, The Walls, Manningtree
🎟️ Free event – Just turn up!

Visit the gallery website here to find out more >> https://northhousegallery.co.uk/art-exhibition/artist/earth-now/part-of-pace-manningtrees-earth-festival-2026/ or the festival website to explore the full programme >> https://ManningtreeEarthFestival.org/

25/06/2026

Sadly, because of the very hot weather we are postponing our Workshop planned for this Saturday which formed part of the Manningtree Earth Festival. The new date will be Saturday 26th September. We apologise for any disappointment and all those who signed up have been notified.

25/06/2026

This Manningtree Earth Festival event has been postponed to Saturday 26th September due to the heat.
Stay cool, stay safe.

Sadly, because of the very hot weather we are postponing our Workshop planned for this Saturday which formed part of the Manningtree Earth Festival. The new date will be Saturday 26th September. We apologise for any disappointment and all those who signed up have been notified.

25/06/2026

The quiz is worth winning this year...

Thanks to the generosity of the Harwich Haven Community Fund through Essex Community Foundation, we've got some fantastic prizes up for grabs at the Earth Festival Quiz Night.

Prize highlights include:

* Browning Recon Force Trail Camera
* Hawke Optics Binoculars
* Kent & Stowe Border Fork
* Kent & Stowe Border Spade
* RSPB Gardening for Wildlife
* Guide to British Wildflowers and Plants

And that's before we even mention the raffle prizes...

Join us for a fun evening of quizzes, laughter, friendly competition and community spirit as we celebrate the end of this year's Manningtree Earth Festival.

Saturday 27 June
7pm - 10pm
Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street, Lawford, CO11 2JG

£5 per person
Pay on the night

Book your place via Eventbrite >> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/earth-festival-community-quiz-night-a-fun-evening-of-friendly-competition-tickets-1987013711500?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/06/2026

Could your team be crowned Earth Festival Quiz Champions 2026?

We're inviting local businesses, community groups and organisations to enter a team in the Earth Festival Quiz Night, a fun evening celebrating the end of this year's festival.

Bring colleagues, clients, suppliers or friends and enjoy:
* Friendly competition
* Great prizes
* Fantastic raffle
* The chance to meet other local organisations
* Plenty of laughs along the way

No environmental expertise required. In fact, most of the questions aren't about the environment.

Saturday 27 June
7pm - 10pm
Ogilvie Hall, Wignall Street, Lawford, CO11 2JG

£5 per person, payable on the night.

Book your places via Eventbrite and start assembling your dream team >> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/earth-festival-community-quiz-night-a-fun-evening-of-friendly-competition-tickets-1987013711500?aff=oddtdtcreator

Test your general knowledge and learn about the Climate, Nature and Global Warming.

23/06/2026

Come and join in with our Community Quiz Night on Saturday! With some brilliant prizes to be won:

Winning team £20 Vouchers for Lucca for every member of the team
Runner ups £10 Vouchers for Wholefood Store for every member of the team
3rd place a basket of goodies for every member of the team.

Join local businesses, community groups and supporters for a fun evening marking the end of the 2026 Earth Festival.

❓Teams of 4-6 people (No team? No problem, just come along and join in!)
❓Bring your own refreshments
❓£5 per person
❓Raffle

Sign up on Eventbrite and let us know you are coming.... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/environment-quiz-tickets-1987013711500?aff=oddtdtcreator