Feb 2026 at Mersea Museum After a very enjoyable fish and chip supper provided by the Mersea Island Fish Bar, we had the pleasure of a talk by Chris and Graham, two of Mersea’s Community First Responders (CFR).   They began by showing us the kit bags which they have ready to go at a moments notice, filled with everythin g they need from a simple plaster to defibrillators. The Ambulance Service provides the consumables, whilst the bags themselves were provided by Clacton Car Club. These are...

Application - 251209 / Appeal Reference - 6004537 https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/appeals/6004537 The developer has appealed against Colchester City Council’s refusal of permission to convert The Old Oyster Shed — a waterfront restaurant — into a private dwelling. We need as many residents as possible to submit comments to the Planning Inspector. You don’t need to be a planning expert. Simply write in your own words, picking up any of the points below...

Mark Minter of Mersea Island Watersports (MIW) is one of the Island’s unsung and unassuming heros and we were pleased to host him talking about how time on the water can generate both mental and physical results for everyone – age and fitness no barrier! Mark puts the mental benefits down to the fact of being on tidal water requiring gentle focus — noticing wind, tide and balance — which creates a form of calm engagement that many people find deeply relaxing and restorative. Mark also sees...