The Fifth Annual Brightlingsea Oyster Feast was held on Saturday 26th September 2026, at the Colne Yacht Club.  The event was opened by The Deputy of the Cinque Port Liberty of Brightlingsea Mr. Tony Linton.  A wonderful evening followed, with guests enjoying a four course meal, with plenty of Oysters, talks from two superb speakers, Professor Steven Hepall spoke about owning the sailing smack My Alice, and what it takes to sail and old Oyster Smack, followed by Mr Andrew Watson who talked about the plight of Oyster fishermen and the origin of the Tiles of Tragedy in All Saint’s Church.  The evening was rounded off with a traditional raffle, draw by the Deputy.  Well done to the organisers of the event and to the Colne Yacht Club.  We look forward to the Sixth Oytser Feast next year.

On Sunday 1st June 2025 the current Deputy, Mr Iain Werngren, arranged a photo shoot for The Past Deputy’s and Lady Deputy’s.  It was a most enjoyable afternoon and a great chance for catching up with people who we have not seen for some time.  It is important for the continuation of the Liberty to learn from those who have gone before us.  Thank you to the current Deputy and Lady Deputy for making this possible.

The Deputy and Lady Deputy joined fellow dignitaries from all over Essex upon Hydrogen to under go the tradition of the first Oyster dredge of the year in the Colne River.  Lead by the Mayor of Colchester the first Oysters were enjoyed with the traditional Gin and Ginger cake.

On Sunday the 28th July 2024, the Deputy held his annual Summer Garden Party.  Robert and Suzi White hosted the event in the garden in Regent Road, and The Liberty welcomes over 110 guests to a fun afternoon, with a hog roast, live entertainment and an auction of promises.

On Friday 18th August Rob and several supporters from Brightlingsea travelled to Sandwich for the confirmation of the Deputies.

On the 23rd of February 2025 the Deputy, his Assistants, the Officers and other members of the Liberty met at the Colne Yacht Club in Brightlingsea for a photoshoot.  Kindly led by our official photographer, Liz Artindale, a photographic record was taken of this years Liberty officials.  After the official business was over other members of the Liberty, the Gift Fund and the Gild met for a luncheon, a great way to spend a Sundayafternoon.  Many thanks go to the Yacht Club for hosting and to Liz Artindale for all her hard work behind the lens.