Whats On
Apologises for any inconvience caused as our stairlift is currently out of order. We have urgently called an engineer but he is unable to fix the problem until a part has arrived from Germany. If you would like to visit the tower and need to use the lift then please ring the Tower first on 01255822783 to ensure that your the lift is fixed. We apologies for any inconvience caused.
Creative Net hosted by CoastNet
11am-1pm on the first Wednesday of every month
Drop in and join in
Everybody welcome
Stay for part or all of the time
The next session's will take place on
Wednesday 1st February 2012
Wednesday 7th March 2012
Wednesday 4th April
CONNECT AND CATCH UP WITH CREATIVE SESSIONS ON YOUR COASTAL DOORSTEP.
Other sessions will include; Drawing, Photography, Ceramics Sculpture, Writing, Printing, Film and Sound, Story Telling
Or bring your own project
For more information please contact Coastnet on 01206 278644 or the C-Net hotline 07506153479 (normal office hours).
NO IDEA TOO SMALL!
Blues at the Tower
Friday 10th February, 7.45pm (doors open at 7.15pm)
Admission: £3.50
Join Traxz for a Valentines special of blues, jazz and contemporary classics.
Treat your loved ones to a night of blues at Jaywick Martello Tower.
To purchased your ticket ring Traxz on 07950858856.
At the Water's Edge
Saturday 3 March - Sunday 29 April
Series of photographic portraits by Orlando Gili, documenting the faces of Jaywick. The seaside town was once a popular summer holiday destination providing sun, sea and space to east Londoners. The beach bungalows have now become permanent homes but the warm community spirit from that bygone era remains.
Opening days - March, Weekends 10.30am - 3.30pm,
April Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
Admission £1.00 adult, children free
How to Survive the Titanic or the Sinking of JA Bruce Ismay
Saturday 17th March, 7pm
Admission: £3/4
One of the most legendary stories of all time, re-told in a dramatic new light in the year that marks the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, by acclaimed biographer Frances Wilson.
Bookings can be made through the Mercury Theatre Box Office on 01206 573948 which is open Monday to Saturday 10am-8pm.
Part of the 2012 Essex Book Festival. To visit the Essex Book Festival website please click on the logo.
Traxz at the Tower
Friday 23rd March, 7.45pm (doors open at 7.15pm)
Admission: £3.50
Local music ensemble Traxz performs a range of contemporary classics. Please keep an eye on the website for details on other music events at Jaywick Martello Tower throughout 2012.
For ticket information ring Jaywick Martello Tower on 01255 822783.
Spring Talks
Fridays at 11am
Admission: £2 per talk includes free tea/coffee.
Friday 13th April
Colchester Castle Landscape
Will Jenkins, Colchester Castle Park Ranger talks about the history of the landscape from Roman times to the present day.
Friday 20th April
Rifleman Costello of the 95th Rifles
In 1807 Edward Costello enlisted in the 95th Rifles and was to see action in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns, what make Costello different to many other Riflemen is he wrote a book in 1841 about his experiences. This talk by Stuart Warburton, Heritage Development Manger for Essex County Council tells his story using highlights from his book and some of those experiences.
Friday 27th April
Kitty Wells to Dolly Parton
John Knight take us on a journey through women’s country music so put on your Stetson and mosey on down.
Friday 4th May
The Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading charity for the conservation and preservation of native woodland. Find out about native trees, their historic uses and environmental benefits, the work of the charity to protect woodland.
For more information about the Woodland Trust visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Friday 11th May
Plastic Seas
Suffolk artist Fran Crowe talks about her attempt to ‘save’ one square mile of sea by collecting 46000 pieces of plastic whilst walking on East Anglian beaches and the work she creates with what she finds.
Fran will be exhibiting at Jaywick Martello Tower during July and August.
To find out more about her project visit www.flyintheface.com
Please download a Jaywick Martello Tower leaflet