The Robin Hood Country Show, Brentwood Centre, Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, 9.30am-5pm
A great family day out with fantastic entertainment, modern and historical, including a Medieval fair, jousting, sword fights, jousting, dog shows, BMX riders, karate demonstrations and much more besides. Bluebell Walk, Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, near Billericay, Saturday, May 11, 2pm-4pm
Now that spring has finally sprung, get out in the great outdoors and enjoy the wildlife spectacle of carpets of bluebells in ancient woodland. Essex Wildlife Trust have organised a number of wildlife events going on over the weekend. Comedy Showcase, Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford, Saturday, May 11, 8pm
Another top line-up of comedic talent comes to Essex for this monthly night with Phil Nichol heading the bill this time round. A bit surreal and a bit controversial, Phil is mostly very funny and is a regular on the UK circuit as well as the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. Also on this very strong line-up are Dan Antopolski, Tom Allen, Ben Clover and Matt Dwyer. Flea Market, Ideas Hub, High Chelmer, Chelmsford, Sunday, May 12, 12pm-4pm
Taking inspiration from the great flea market in Lille, Sunday Service's Matt Love has organised one in Chelmsford with stalls selling all sorts of everything. Expect an Aladdin's Cave of items for sale as well as mellow sounds from Matt and other DJs plus there'll be tea and cake available from the Ideas Hub. Mick Foley, Palace Theatre, Southend, Sunday, May 12, 7.30pm
The former wrestling star has forged out a new career for himself as a comedian and raconteur as well as being a best-selling author. He'll be at Southend to talk about his time as a wrestler as Mankind and Cactus Jack in the WWE and WCW, giving an insight into what the world of grappling is really like. More details at
