Beacon on the Hill

A walking trail around the village and surrounding area exploring the history of specific buildings and other links further afield, including: sites of Roman settlements and a Roman Malt House, the link of the old Roman road to Colchester, Norman Motte and the building of Prior’s Hall, the Friends Meeting House and the former church at Bran End in addition to the building of St Mary’s.

Have a go activities, community meal, community art displays and community organisation representation. Seed planting / growing activities; the day will include distribution of sunflower, carrot, sweetcorn and beetroot seeds and participants will be invited to attempt to grow the largest in the village (judged at further events). Learn about historic herbal remedies, try dandelion tea, help plant summer bulbs around St Mary’s, have a go at flower arranging.

Activities will include making of traditional decorations, cards for families and for members of the community who would not otherwise receive cards, have-a-go music making, lantern making culminating in a lantern parade and village-wide Luminaria trail.