Tree O'Clock - world record bid
Volunteers across Essex will be part of an attempt to break the world record for planting as many trees as possible in one hour.

The guide: Weekend things to do
Get the most out of your weekend with a few suggestions of great things to do and different places to visit in Essex.

Film festival set for 2010 debut
Chelmsford's Cramphorn Theatre is celebrating 10 years of screening movies and have now launched their own film festival.

Rare photos of 60s stars on show
Rediscovered photos of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard and other stars from the 1960s are on display in Leigh-on-Sea.

A musical from the dawn of rock
Rediscover music from the dawn of rock and roll at the West Cliff Theatre in Clacton on Sunday, 29 November.

Colchester to host BBC Blast Tour
The BBC Blast Tour will help to inspire young creativity when it spends three days in Colchester from 19-21 November.

Autumnal birdwatching in Essex
As thousands of birds travel to Essex to spend the winter take time out to spot them at one of the RSPB reserves.

Towns set for Christmas lights
With the festive period approaching fast, preparations are underway in towns and villages across Essex for the Christmas lights switch-on.

Harwich to host powerboat series
The coast of Harwich will host a round of the prestigious National Powerboat Racing Championships in 2010.