Over the past week there have been a series of events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Dambusters raid by 617 Squadron on the night of 16-17 May 1943, which breached the Moehne and Eder dams in central Germany. Nineteen…
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Join Race for Life at North Weald
Join in this year’s Race for Life at North Weald Airfield and show cancer who’s boss. On Wednesday 3 July 2013 at 7pm, women of all ages and fitness levels will be walking, running or dancing to raise money for…
Watch democracy anytime anywhere
You can now view our council meetings on your tablet computer and mobile phone. Following feedback from users we have made changes to our webcasting service. All tablet computers such as iPads and mobile phones will be able to stream…
Ongar Mums get ready for Fun Day
Come along and join the Ongar Mums as they celebrate the brand new play equipment in Love Lane Park. The “May Half Term Fun Day at Love Lane” takes place on Thursday 30th May between 12 noon and 3pm and they would be…
Posted in Community, Ongar, Our activities, Out and about, Playschemes, Residents, Young people, Your area, Your community
Waltham Abbey Minis help to save lives
The Abbey Mini Owners club from Waltham Abbey held a rally to raise money for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulances on Sunday 12 May. The owners first of all gathered at North Weald Airfield, home of the Herts Air…
Posted in Epping, North Weald Airfield, Ongar, Our attractions, Out and about, Travel, Uncategorized, Waltham Abbey
RAF veterans reunited at their former base
Air and groundcrew veterans from the 72 Squadron Association once again visited North Weald Airfield for their annual reunion on Saturday 11 May. The previous day a Tucano trainer from the current Squadron had flown in from RAF Linton-on-Ouse, North…
Couch to 5k in 6 weeks!
We are starting up our running group in Epping so if you are entering this years North Weald Race For Life why not come along! And guys, there is a local park run for you to work towards! This years…
Posted in Community, Epping, Health, Older people, Our activities, Our countryside, Out and about, Residents, Sports, Young people, Your area, Your community
Council daredevils in charity abseil
Intrepid council employees abseiled down the 110ft Church Langley water tower on Saturday 4 May 2013 to raise money for charity. The 4, who work for Epping Forest District Council, took part in the annual abseil organised by the Rotary…
Get Into Cricket!
Loughton Cricket Club are expanding their Junior Section and are looking for new members from Year 4 to Year 11 If you are interested in playing cricket the club are running training sessions at the following times through to 27th…
Get Into Sailing!
Broxbourne sailing club are offering people of all ages the possibility to get in to sailing. This six week course gives both adults and young children (aged 11 and over) the chance to learn the basics of the sport and…
Posted in Health, Older people, Our activities, Our attractions, Our countryside, Out and about, Residents, Sports, Young people
