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Local Events to Get You into The Christmas Spirit!

Are you looking for a way to kick start the festive season? With exciting Christmas events across all our St Helena shops – we are giving you the chance to start the silly season in style! From festive treats to stylish preloved party wear, check out the list below to find out what’s on offer in your local area!
 
Preloved gifts under a Christmas Tree

Christmas Party Event

Where: Clacton Old Road, 188 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3LR

When: Wednesday 12th November

What’s on offer: Featuring all things sparkly — formal gowns, evening dresses, and men’s suits. We have a fantastic range of preloved items that you can wear for your Christmas parties this Christmas. All whilst being kind to the planet! Don’t wait too long to visit us, once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Magdalen Street Furniture Bazaar

Where: 80 Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PA

When: Saturday 15th November 9am-5pm and Sunday 16th November 10am-4pm

What’s on offer: Visit us to get into the Christmas spirit early! We are offering homemade mince pies and plenty of Christmas gift items. All whilst Christmas carols will be playing!

Tiptree Christmas Street Festival

Where: 2 The Centre, Tiptree, CO5 0HF

When: Saturday 15th November

What’s on offer: Our St Helena shop will stay open later than usual and will join in the local street festivities in Tiptree. There will be a great a range of Christmas gifts and decorations available.  

Rail of preloved sustainable Christmas jumpers

St Christopher’s Christmas Fayre

Where: 54 St Christopher Road, Colchester CO4 0NB

When: Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th November

What’s on offer: Don’t miss your chance to get your festive goodies. We will have exciting Christmas hampers, decorations and gifts available. While stocks last!  

Halstead Christmas Fayre

Where: 41-43 High Street, Halstead, CO9 2JD

When: Saturday 22nd November

What’s on offer: We will be showcasing a range of Christmas items, which including our Mystery Secret Stanta Bags, plus an amazing festive window display!

St Helena retail team dresses in Christmas outfits holding Mystery Secret Santa Bags
Plate of selection of Christmas cakes at our Books, Brew and Boutique Cafe

Where: Unit 4 Angora, Colchester, CO3 0AB

When: Saturday 22nd November 9am-5pm and Sunday 23rd November 10am-4pm

What’s on offer: Grab yourself a festive bargain and wrap up your Christmas shopping early. There will be plenty on offer including Christmas decorations, unused gift bags and wrapping paper, cosmetic gifts and gift sets, Christmas clothing and jumpers, Christmas hampers, Hot and cold drinks and locally made cakes will be available at the café.

Coggeshall Christmas Shopping Evening

Where: 7-9 Doubleday Corner, Coggeshall, CO6 1NJ

When: Thursday 27th November 6pm-8pm

What’s on offer: Join the team for an evening of festive fun in the local community. We will be offering glasses of mulled wine and a mince pieces for our lovely shoppers. Treat yourself as you browse our selection of Christmas party wear, festive gifts, stocking fillers and new-with-tags items!

Dedham Christmas Event

Where: 5 High Street, Dedham, CO7 6DE

When: Saturday 29th November

What’s on offer: You don’t have to buy new to be fashionable! Our Dedham shop has some excellent items on offer this Christmas. So, be sure to join us for a festive celebration with lots of Christmas stock and decorations.  

Walton Christmas Market 

Where: 99 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8AA

When: Sunday 30th November 12pm-5pm

What’s on offer: Treat yourself to our delicious homemade mince pies and have the chance to win in our huge Christmas hamper raffle. With plenty of Christmas gift items on sale, you don’t want to miss out!

Give preloved sign

Crouch Street Christmas Event

Where: 69 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3EY

When: Monday 1st December

What’s on offer: Are you looking for a new Christmas party outfit but don’t want to splurge the cash? Visit us and purchase your festive party wear at our Colchester Boutique. With plenty of glitz, glamour and sparkle on offer – we have got you covered this party season!

Frinton Late Night Christmas Shopping

Where:

  • Frinton Books, 133 Connaught Avenue, Frinton, CO13 9PS
  • Frinton Clothes, 43 Connaught Avenue, Frinton, CO13 9PN
  • Frinton Music, 92 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9PT

When: Friday 6th December

What’s on offer: Frinton will be holding its annual late night shopping event, which our three St Helena shops will be taking part in. Don’t miss your chance to win with our Christmas hamper raffle, whilst raising funds that will help us continue to provide exceptional care for those that need us most this Christmas.  

Mersea Christmas Event

Where: 47 Kingsland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8RA

When: Monday 8th December

What’s on offer: Join us as the local choir performs Christmas carols for some fun and festivities at our Mersea Christmas Event. We will be serving mince pies as part of a lovely community celebration to end off the season!

 

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