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Wartime Memories in Epping Forest

The 11 November 2008 marks the 90th Anniversary of the end of the First World War. To commemorate this event, throughout November the Epping Forest District Museum is displaying a selection of letters and sketches left by soldiers who were

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Green Family Fun Day Success

Epping Forest District Council, in conjunction with Voluntary Action Epping Forest, Waltham Abbey Town Partnership, Surestart and the Apollo Group held a Green Family Fun Day on Saturday 18 October 2008 at the Hazelwood Children Centre behind Hillhouse CE Primary

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Charity Breast Cancer Ball

A Charity Breast Cancer Ball is being held on Saturday 8 November 2008 at the Marriot Hotel in Waltham Abbey from 7:30pm to midnight. The Ball is in aid of a reconstruction machine for St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. Tickets

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Tsu-Mo-Kie Judo Club

Learn to defend yourself, make friends and have fun! Epping Forest District Council in collaboration with Tsu-Mo-Kie Judo Club is offering women of all ages the chance to learn self defence in a fun and friendly setting. The six week

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Black History Month

As part of Black History Month, the Epping Forest District Museum website is showing a film it commissoned for last year`s commemoration of the the Abolition of Slavery. The film is a narrative of the most remarkable particulars in the

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King Harold Day

King Harold Day 2008 takes place on Saturday 11 October 2008 from 10am to 4pm in the Abbey Gardens in Waltham Abbey. Attractions include: Historical re-enactment group Medieval singers, musicians, strolling minstrels and performers Magnificent birds of prey Have a

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Green Family Fun Day

Epping Forest District Council, in conjunction with Voluntary Action Epping Forest, Waltham Abbey Town Partnership, East Potential, Surestart and the Apollo Group is holding a Green Family Fun Day on Saturday 18 October 2008 from 10am to 1pm. It is

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Postanory – Tales from the Museum Store

The British Postal Museum Store in Debden is holding for a day of stories and art activities titled Postanory – Tales from the Museum Store on Saturday 27 September 2008. Visitors will find out about the Victorian lady propelled through

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Tell Us A Story

Epping Forest District Museum is hosting `Tell Us A Story` on Saturday 27 September 2008 and Sunday 28 September 2008. Councillor John Knapman Chairman of the Council will be attending this free event on Saturday 27 September at 11am. You

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Tales from the Boarders

Epping Forest District Museum is offering visitors a second chance to see its innovative `Tales from the Boarders` exhibition, which was developed in partnership with Ongar based Theatre Resource. The exhibition tells the story of Great Stony School in Ongar,

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