Every Thursday, we bring you our top picks of events happening near you over the coming weekend.

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Maldon Ukulele Festival at The Sunny Sailor, Maldon: Saturday at 12.30pm

• The 4th Maldon Ukulele Festival will be held at The Sunny Sailor, in Fullbridge, Maldon.
• Nine local bands will be taking part.
• For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Free Bowls Sessions at Maldon Promenade Park, Saturday-Sunday 13-14 August, 9am to 1pm

• As part of the legacy surrounding the Commonwealth Games and in partnership with Bowls England and Disability Bowls England, Promenade Park aims to give more people the opportunity to try bowls.
• It is a sport that people of all ages and abilities can actively enjoy recreationally through to elite competition all year round.
• Commonwealth Games Bowls Community Activators will be delivering these fun, informal and inclusive sessions.
• No need to book, just turn up and join in.
• For more information, visit the Facebook page.

A Time for Essex at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Purleigh: Sunday 14 August, 10am until 4pm

• This hugely popular, multi-period Living History, Museum and Air Display event gives us the opportunity to make the most of the rich cultural history of the County.
• Our dog friendly and accessible site welcomes everyone to enjoy a day celebrating the heritage of Essex.
• On offer will be vintage aircraft flying (if weather permits), living history demonstrations, aircraft in hangars, and interactive exhibitions including the new Guiding the Empire and Words Without Wires.
• The Airmen's Mess cafe will open for hot and cold food, drinks and cakes and the BBQ will be fired up.
• The shop will be open selling a wide range of gifts and souvenirs.
• Tickets for juniors (6-15 years) cost £10, adult tickets (16+ years) cost £20, while children 5 years old or younger have free admission. Ticket price includes parking and access to the exhibitions.
• Tickets must be bought in advance and can be purchased on the Stow Maries website.
• For more information about the event, click here.

If you know of any more local events happening soon, get in touch or submit them via the 'Nub It' button in our What's On section.