Events across Essex have been cancelled due to forecast high winds and storms.
A family fun day at The Grove Shopping Centre in Witham has been postponed and an inflatable fun day at Hockley Community Centre has been cancelled due to the forecast over the coming days.
A spokesman for The Grove said: "Due to the Met Office yellow weather warning for storms and high winds, we have made the decision to postpone tomorrow’s event (Thursday 27th August).
"The safety of everyone attending is our priority, and we will share a new date as soon as possible.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding."
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Hockley Community Centre Association also cancelled its event, at the centre in Westminster Drive, scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday, August 31.
A spokesman said: "We regret that we are having to cancel the Inflatable day on the 31st August due to safety concerns over the predicted adverse weather conditions, high winds in particular.
"We are really disappointed to have to do this but the safety of our community comes first.
"The bar will still be open from 1pm."
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for thunderstorms across parts of Essex on Thursday, August 27, including Braintree, Chelmsford and Witham.
Forecasters warn that warm and humid conditions could lead to heavy showers, thunderstorms and longer spells of rain.
Unsettled weather is expected to continue into the weekend, with further showers and strong winds possible through Bank Holiday Monday.
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