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The romantic lure of Island life is alive and well just off the coast of Essex. Mersea Island, nestled between the river Blackwater and Colne estuaries is approximately nine miles south-east of Colchester, and is without doubt one of the county's best kept secrets.

The island is approximately five miles by two miles, and has a perimeter of twelve miles encompassing the town of West Mersea and the village of East Mersea. The name is a derivation of the Anglo Saxon word ‘Meresig’, which dates from the early 10th Century and means 'island of the pool'.

 

  Mersea Island Regatta Fireworks 2007

   

Mersea Island Events

23/05/2009 - 24/05/09 The MERSEA ISLAND FOOD, DRINK & LEISURE FESTIVAL will take place at Mersea Island Vineyard on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2009 from 11am to 5pm. Free Admission. It is a community event sponsored by Essex County Council.
24/10/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society - The first of our club competitions for Prints and Slides. The subject is "OPEN" and our judge for the event is Mr Patrick Higham from Maldon. 8pm Women's institute Hall.
10/10/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society - John Wrigley visits the club with a brilliant illustrated talk "Awe Inspiring National Parks of North America" Not to be missed!! 8pm Women's Institute Hall.
26/09/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society - To celebrate our recent grant from the National Lottery we are holding an exhibition of members work and displaying some of the equipment purchased with the grant. 8pm Women's Institute Hall.
12/09/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society - First meeting of the 2008-2009 season. We have a recorded lecture demonstrating useful tips and techniques of digital photography. 8pm Women's Institute Hall.
23/08/2008 West Mersea Town Regatta - The Town Regatta has been running since 1838 - Racing all previous week - Mud - Water Sports - Greasy Pole. Free Parking all day in School Field - fireworks in evening
23/08/2008 Fireworks - end of the Regatta Fireworks begins at dusk in front of the Yacht Club Lawn
01/08/2008 Dabchicks Cadet Week 2008
26/07/2008 Mersea Carnival 2008 - The Mersea Carnival will be held on the Legion Field. It will start at 3pm and carry on through to the evening - The Poachers plus another music group playing all evening - bar and hog roast. Parking in School Field.
26/07/2008 On 26th July, Seaview Holiday Park will be holding two events to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. Read More
05/07/2008 Mersea's Line Dance club are holding a Line Dance disco on Saturday 5th July from 8pm to 11pm at Mersea Island School to celebrate American Independence Day.
22/06/2008 On the 22nd June 2008 a local group will be running a charity fund raiser in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. So, Aimie's Boys are going to be waxed or shaved to raise money to help find a cure. Read More
22/06/2008 Mersea Lions Round the Island Running Race - Races start and end at Willoughby Car Park, car parking and refreshments available.
14/06/2008 Mersea Island Rock Festival - See three great bands live at the Coast Inn, Coast Road, West Mersea. Read More
23/05/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society. The clubs Annual General Meeting and Prize giving. W.I.Hall. 8pm
17/05/2008 Saturday 17th May, 11.30 am off of the Esplanade -Lifeboat Rescue Demonstration with Lifeboat and Helicopter.
16/05/08 - 17/05/08 Mersea Island Players - Spring Production at the MICA
09/05/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society. Slide & Print of the Year Competitions. W.I.Hall.8pm
25/04/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society. The Ultimate Challenge. Club competition. W.I.Hall 8pm
19/04/2008 Robs Raiders Line Dance Invite You to a Charity Event - As part of this years fund raising we are holding a Charity Line Dance on Sat 19th April at Mersea Island School in the main hall. 8.00 pm until 11.00 pm. Click here for more information.
17/04/2008 Mersea Island Lifeboat Guild AGM - The AGM of the Mersea Island Lifeboat Guild will be held at West Mersea Yacht Club at 7:30pm on Thursday 17th April.
11/04/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society. Lecture-My Way With Digital Prints by Mike Woolnough LRPS. W.I.Hall 8pm
29/03/2008 Horticultural Society Spring Show 2008 - Start at the MICA at 2:00pm
28/03/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society. Slide/Print competitions-Nature & Close Up. W.I Hall.8pm
28/03/2008 Patricia Spero (Harp and Flute) Concert at MICA
21/03 - 24/03/08 The very popular Mersea Beer festival will once again be held at the Mersea Vineyard on 21st - 24th March. Some of the highlights include over 25 Essex real ales to try, festival glasses, Essex Cider, Live entertainment and a hog roast and BBQ.
11/03/2008 A New Power Station for Bradwell - This is a meeting with four experts in attendance - to discuss the possible implications of a new power station being built at Bradwell. The meeting has been organised by Professor Andrew Blowers. 7.30pm at the MICA 
06/03/2008 Evening Talk by Carenza Lewis from Channel 4's 'Time Team' at the Museum
01/03/2008 An Evening of Dylan Thomas at MICA - The Phoenix Players read from Dylan Thomas short stories - Tickets £8
29/02/2008 Mersea Island Photographic Society. Top 20 Print/Slide competitions. W.I.Hall 8pm
23/02/2008 Gala Concert at the MICA - The Albernini String Quartet Tickets £12
16/02/2008 Valentines Dance - Valentines Dance to be held at the MICA - music by The Poachers in aid of Mersea Twinning Association - £10 including light supper
02/02/2008 Masterminds of Mersea at the MICA - Start 07:00pm at the MICA
01/02/2008 Jazz at the MICA - Jazz at the MICA with Sophie Garner and her band - 7.30pm tickets £7
10/01/08 - 12/01/08 Mersea Island Players Present - Babes in the Wood at the MICA. Three performances plus matinee. Tickets available from the MICA.
12/12/2007 Bosom Pals - Christmas meal at the Coast Inn
10/12/2007 Mersea Island Lifeboat Guild - Santa tours the Island
24/11/2007 MIS Footpath Group - Meet up at Oakwood at 1pm
20/11/2007 Mersea Island Society - AGM 7:30pm Mersea Island Museum
13/11/2007 Mersea Island Horticultural Society 7:30pm meeting at the museum
19/10/2007 Mersea Island Photographic Society - Digital Workshop
13/10/2007 Mersea Island Horticultural Society 7:30pm meeting at the museum
23/09/2007 Mersea Outdoors Community Challenge - See www.merseaoutdoors.com for more information
08/09/2007 The Big Boulder Bash - Help save the Packing Shed at the MICA. The Poachers and professional comedian 'Madam Galina' with a ploughman's supper. 7-30pm for 8pm until midnight. Tickets £12 each plus an item for the tombola.
07/09/2007 The Claire Harper Quartet - Mainstream ballads, swing and Latin in the MICA small hall. 7:30pm for 08:00pm. Tickets £6 
02/09/2007 The Friendly Dance Association at the MICA - Tea Dance, Doors open at 1:30pm with dancing from 2pm - 4:30pm.
26/08/2007 Mersea Island Lions Race - Willoughby car park field from 9:00am
25/08/2007 West Mersea Carnival
25/08/2007 Mersea Island Lions Festival - The Legion field at 11:00am
25/08/2007 Mersea Island Horticultural Society - Late summer show at the MICA from 2:00pm
19/08/2007 Packing Shed Open Day - Boat trips to the Packing Shed from the jetty from 1pm to 4:30pm
18/08/2007 Mersea Island Town Regatta - See Mersea Island Regatta 2007
11/08/2007 Waldegraves - Tracey Shields, heat winner from 'Stars in Their Eyes' performs.
04/08/2007 Cobmarsh Marathon - West Mersea water front.