Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, often simply called Clacton, is a coastal town in Essex, England. It lies on the Tendring Peninsula and is the largest settlement in the Tendring District, with a population of 53,200 in 2021. The town is situated around 77 miles (124 km) north-east of London, 16 miles (26 km) south-east of Colchester and 16 miles (26 km) south of Harwich. The area was historically in the parish of Great Clacton. The development of the seaside resort began in the 1870s and was called Clacton-on-Sea to distinguish it from the older village about 1 mile (1.6 km) inland. Great Clacton and Clacton-on-Sea were always administered together, forming a single urban district called Clacton between 1895 and 1974; the two settlements gradually merged into a single urban area during the 20th century. It lies within the Parlimentary constituency of Clacton.

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Hiroshima Day Lanterns

The Hiroshima Day lantern ceremony at the Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda on Willen Lake takes place every year on August 6th to remember the victims of the atomic bombing and all wars.

Event Details

Date: August 6th annually.

Location: In front of the Peace Pagoda at North Willen Lake, Milton Keynes.

Cost: Completely free to attend, and all ages and faiths are welcome.

Organisers: Led by the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist monks and nuns who live at the adjacent monastery.

What Happens

Ceremony: The evening features interfaith prayers, guest speeches from various religious backgrounds, music, and traditional Buddhist chanting.

The Lanterns: Local residents from Willen hand-decorate the paper lanterns with peaceful designs.

Lakeside Floating: After the service, attendees walk down to Willen Lake to gently float the candle-lit lanterns across the water as a symbol of hope, unity, and a nuclear-free future.

Atmosphere: Visitors often bring picnic chairs or blankets to sit by the lake during the quiet moment of reflection.

You can check updates and event schedules via The Parks Trust website closer to August each year.

https://www.theparkstrust.com/our-work/heritage/peace-pagoda/

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Birds of Prey

Birds of prey, or raptors, are apex predators equipped with sharp talons, hooked beaks, and exceptional eyesight to hunt live prey.

Key Physical Adaptations

Talons: Strong, curved feet used to catch, hold, and kill prey.

Beaks: Sharp and hooked to tear meat efficiently.

Vision: Incredible eyesight that allows species like falcons to spot small animals from hundreds of feet away.

https://www.birdonthehand.co.uk/

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Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day

The Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day (MKDAD) 2026 took place on Tuesday, 14th July 2026. Due to hot weather, the main celebration moved from its original planned venue at the Milton Keynes Rose to Camphill MK in Willen Park, running from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

Event Highlights and Activities

Sports & Games: Football challenges hosted by MK Dons Community Trust and skittles/Molky with the Spinal Injuries Association.

Performances & Workshops: Live music, dance sessions, and DJ workshops by groups including MacIntyre, MK SNAP, and On The Decks Group.

Nature & Wellbeing: Health walks and outdoor activities coordinated with The Parks Trust.

https://www.facebook.com/DADMK/

Alex Fox

Camphill Bake Off

The Camphill Bake Off is a fun, friendly baking competition inspired by The Great British Bake Off, hosted regulary by local communities within the Camphill Milton Keynes network and other regional groups to showcase the culinary talents of their residents and housemates.

About the Event

The Goal: Brings residents together for teamwork, creativity, and community spirit.

The Format: Different houses compete against each other with themed challenges like seasonal treats, Valentine's bakes, or summer no-bake desserts.

The Judging: In-house judges score the entries while audiences taste and vote for their favorite creations.

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