Manningtree Earth Festival

07/08/2026

https://share.google/wWnv80oNo370lNOpt Lovely piece in the Manningtree and Harwich Standard today.

The third annual festival brought together residents from Manningtree, Mistley, Lawford and surrounding villages for a packed programme of…

09/07/2026

29/06/2026

The final Earth Festival event takes place TONIGHT - A few tickets remaining..

Sustainability Talk: Biodynamic Farming
A thought-provoking evening for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and the future of food production.

Monday 29th June
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Upstairs at The Red Lion , Manningtree
Free event – But booking required

Join Spencer Christie from Lauriston Farm for a fascinating talk exploring biodynamic farming and how farms can operate as self-sustaining ecosystems.

Drawing on experiences from Lauriston Farm on the Blackwater Estuary and beyond, Spencer will discuss farming methods inspired by Rudolf Steiner and the principles behind producing food, materials and resources from within the farm itself.

⚠️ Places are limited and booking is essential via Eventbrite.

Visit the festival website now to book your place >> https://mef.pacemanningtree.org.uk/ -1771328076945

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 beat the heat!

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.