Health-focused takeaway Flappy Joe's to open in Jaywick with Nigel Farage at ribbon-cutting

Flappy Joe's will open at the Sunspot business centre in Jaywick on January 17, offering meals without additives and holding a community-focused grand opening where Clacton MP Nigel Farage will cut the ribbon.

Flappy Joe's, a health-focused takeaway and restaurant, is scheduled to open in Jaywick on January 17. The business was founded by Joanne Campbell, who says her experience as a parent of children with food intolerances inspired the project. The eatery will offer meals free from additives, seed oils and processed ingredients. Organisers describe the venture as a community project aimed at providing affordable and nourishing options. Key details: - Opening date and time: January 17, 11am–1.30pm. - Founder: Joanne Campbell; inspired by children’s food intolerances. - Menu: meals advertised as free from additives, seed oils and processed ingredients. - Grand opening features: live DJ, children’s activities and a free food tasting event. - Ribbon-cutting: Clacton MP Nigel Farage will cut the ribbon on opening day. - Location: Sunspot business centre in Jaywick; the centre now has 24 commercial units with one unit remaining available. Summary: The opening will add a community-focused food option at the Sunspot business centre and aims to make nourishing meals more accessible to local residents. The January 17 event includes entertainment and a free tasting, and the ribbon-cutting is scheduled during the stated opening hours. The Sunspot centre is now almost at capacity, with only one commercial unit still available.