Wowwhat an exciting time we’ve had? Colchester was honoured to welcome Royalty as part of the celebrations of the town receiving city status. King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Colchester Castle to mark our recently awarded city status.
Whilst at Colchester Castle they also unveiled the name of Colchester Zoo’s newest addition, a baby white rhino. We love the name ‘Dara’ here at Elite Magazine!
In this issue, we bring you news about the new summer opera festival at Layer Marney Tower this June. The Elixir of Love is the sparkling comedy of the hapless Nemorino, hopelessly in love with the beautiful Adina. This is immediate, storytelling opera - perfect if you’re trying opera for the first time.
Our cover story article tells you everything you need to know about the new spring babies at Hasty’s Adventure Farm. The Spring Trail is now open, so take a trip to Clacton-On-Sea for the perfect family day out.
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A brilliant new production of Donizetti’s most popular opera. Fully staged in costume and sung in English by a stunning cast.
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The biggest property show in Essex at Colchester Charter Hall. Helping those in the area who may need help and advice about anything and everything property related.
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COVER STORY: Hasty’s Adventure Farm
Enjoy all the new spring babies at Hasty’s Adventure Farm. The new spring trail takes you around the farm answering questions on springtime activities.
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Picnics, great music and comedy at Layer Marney Tower this summer.
A brilliant new production of Donizetti’s most popular opera, performed in a beautiful renovated barn at Layer Marney Tower, a Tudor palace in the Essex countryside. Fully staged in costume and sung in English by a stunning cast.
If you’d like to book tickets for the new summer opera festival at Layer Marney Tower this June, you’d better be quick. There are only a limited number of tickets left for Wild Arts’ magical summer evenings of picnics and music.
Arrive early, open the bubbly and enjoy your canapés on the lawn, and enjoy an entertaining new production of Donizetti’s most popular opera in the barn.
The Elixir of Love is the sparkling comedy of the hapless Nemorino, hopelessly in love with the beautiful Adina. It’ll be brought to life by an outstanding young
cast of singers, in English, and a miniature orchestra of 8 players. This is immediate, storytelling opera - perfect if you’re trying opera for the first time.
You’ll also be able to explore Layer Marney’s 120-acre grounds, picnic in the gardens, and on Sunday, climb the tower to take in the surrounding views.
Tickets start from just £35 and are already selling very well. You can buy a box with 8 seats for a real treat - bring friends and enjoy a memorable night out this June.
Hasty’s Adventure Farm is a true gem on the Essex coast in Clacton on Sea. We have acres of outdoors space for families to enjoy and make memories together.
There is lots of play to be had, including pedal go karts, grass sledges, ride on tractors for toddlers, den building, giant Lego bricks, sand and water play, hobbit huts and for older children, a huge undercover wooden adventure zone….in fact it sits under the largest canopy in Essex!
At the start of the year 2023 Hasty’s was awarded with the National Farmers Attraction Network WINNERS of the small farm parks award. This was for under 75k visitors a year. As a family we are extremely proud to have received this award.
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Everymonth, as a team, we identify and celebrate the successes of our foster carers. We know that foster carers face challenges and that it is important to receive some recognition and thanks.
Foster carer shortages are deepening in England with one in eight fostering households having quit, and more leaving than joining, over the past year. Severe shortage of foster carers is catastrophic for local children.
There has been a UK-wide shortage of foster carers for years. 2023 is no different, however the situation is exacerbated by an increase in children coming into foster care.
A lack of foster carers means that children who need to stay local often cannot; this is having a devastating effect on children across the UK.
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People considering fostering should have a spare bedroom available and can contact team@ easternfosteringservices. com or 01206 299775.
As a prospective foster carer, you will need to find out as much as you can. We’re here to help you at this stage of your journey. Why not come to one of our fostering information events? You can find out more about our events on our Facebook page.
