Louise will speak about how changes in biodiversity are measured; how the global statistics you hear in the news are arrived at, what they tell us and what they miss; the role of local volunteers and citizen science projects which help track trends in nature. Everyone welcome. Good parking at the Village Hall. Free entry and refreshments.​

Our government says we should prepare for shortages of Food, Water and Energy; how can we as individuals, and as a wider community, best ensure that food and water are accessible in emergency situations. A group of PACE members have been experimenting with food and water shortage and will share their experience – and their mince pies. Everyone welcome. Pick up a drink at the Bar and join us upstairs in The Red Lion​.

Organised by Manningtree Rotary and Manningtree Business Chamber, PACE volunteers are helping at this popular event with recycling the rubbish, supporting the school choirs from Lawford and Highfields, and with the Shuttle Bus from the Station to Town and back - so that visitors can come by train or use the Station Car Park. Just come and join the festivities – or please volunteer to help if you can:   https://form.jotform.com/PACEhalfordhew/Christmas-Market-Volunteering-Offer