Children's Musical in 2 Days: Wonka
Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 August 2024 10:00 - 15:30 both days
For ages 6-13 years
North Weald Village Hall, High Road, North Weald, CM16 6BU
Fabulous performers required to show off your singing, dancing and acting skills in a mini version of Wonka. Working with our professional choreographer, you’ll recreate scenes and musical numbers to pop songs and musical theatre tracks from the hit film; then show them to your family and friends in a performance at the end of day two.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£54.00
Community Rides in Epping Forest District (Celebrating Ford Ride London)
In celebration of Ford Ride London coming to our district Epping Forest Community Development and Wellbeing Team and Epping Forest MTB are providing some guided community rides.
Improving your health is as easy as riding a bike! Get ready for RideLondon, the world’s greatest festival of cycling.
Cycling is a great way to get active and improve your health, cycling is a very low impact activity so it can be enjoyed by absolutely everyone.
Family Ride
Sunday 12 May 2024 Meet: 9:30am
Lee Valley Fishers Green, Overflow Car Park
What 3 Words: trains.caged.price
Ride: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Gradient: Easy
Family rides are a fixed distance so those taking part can take their time. These rides are suitable for families with children 8 years and over.
Women’s Ride
Friday 17 May 2024 Meet: 9:30am
Lee Valley Fishers Green, Overflow Car Park
What 3 Words: ///trains.caged.price
Ride: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Gradient: Easy
Cycling is a great low impact activity that can help you get active and improve your health.
Adult Ride
Sunday 19 May 2024 Meet: 9:30am
Green Acre Woodland Park
Kiln Road, North Weald, Epping CM16 6ADRide: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Gradient: Easy/Medium
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL via Epping Forest MTB https://www.eppingforestmtb.co.uk/efdc-rides/
COST:
- Ride Only: Bring your own bike and helmet £5 per adult and children are free but MUST be booked on
- Ride and Hire Adult Ride: Hire adult bike and helmet £12 per adult
(please note no children’s bikes are available for hire)
£0.00
Countrycare Bat Walk
Bat Walk at Roding Valley Meadows for adults and children aged 5 years and above
1. Friday 17 May 2024 20:45 - 22:15
2. Friday 13 September 2024 19:15 - 20:45
Roding Valley Meadows. Meeting at the car park: Grange Farm Centre, High Road, Chigwell IG7 6DP
Come and discover what bats are present at Roding Valley Meadows. We will start with a short talk about bats and then set out with detectors to see what species we can find. Due to the nature of the walk route, there will be some rough ground and unfortunately it will not be wheelchair accessible.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£2.50 per person
For more information, please contact Damien Weller on 07895 208423
For booking support call: 01992 564226
£2.50
Countrycare Butterfly and Bug Hunt
Roding Valley Meadows - Meeting at the car park: Grange Farm Centre, High Rd, Chigwell IG7 6DP
Monday 29 July 2024 13:00-14:30 for children aged 5 years and above
Come and discover what bugs and beasties call Roding Valley Meadows home. We will be using nets and pots to catch butterflies and other insects and identifying them.
For 5 years and above. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£2.50 per child
For more information, please contact Damien Weller on 07895 208423.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£2.50
Countrycare Butterfly Walk
Monday 8 July 2024 13:00 - 14:30 for adults and children aged 5 years and above
Roding Valley Meadows - Meeting at the car park: Grange Farm Centre, High Rd, Chigwell IG7 6DP
Come and discover what butterfly species are present on Roding Valley Meadows. We will use nets to catch some butterflies, to identify them more easily.
For 5 years and above. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£2.50 per person
For more information, please contact Damien Weller on 07895 208423
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£2.50
Countrycare Dawn Chorus Walk
Saturday 4 May 2024 05:00-07:30 for adults and children aged 5 years and above
Roding Valley Meadows. Meeting Point: Public car park near David Lloyd Club, Roding Ln, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6BJ
Come and learn how to identify birds from their songs and calls, or just enjoy the dawn chorus, as it builds throughout the morning.
Due to the nature of the walk route, there will be some rough ground and unfortunately it will not be wheelchair accessible.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£2.50 per person
For more information, please contact Damien Weller: 07895 208423
For booking support please call: 01992 564226
£2.50
Countrycare Mad about Moths
Friday 6 September 2024 20:00 - 22:00 - FREE
Weald Common, North Weald Bassett - Next to North Weald Village Hall, off the High Road, CM16 6BU - Car parking is available
5 years and above. Everyone is welcome - under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for an evening observing the unseen beauty of moths. We will set up moth light traps earlier in the evening. Some will be placed out in the long grass and inspected at the end of the evening.
The main focus of attention will be a bulb hanging over a white sheet on the ground.
Hot drinks and refreshments will be provided. This is a free event but booking is still required to secure your place. Donations are appreciated for the refreshments.
Please call Countrycare on 01992 564224 for more information.
For booking support call: 01992 564226
£0.00
Countrycare Pond Dipping
Monday 12 August 2024 10:00 - 11:30 for children aged 5 and above
Roding Valley Meadows - Meeting at the car park: Grange Farm Centre, High Rd, Chigwell IG7 6DP
We will be using nets to catch pond animals, so we can observe and identify them, before releasing them back to the pond.
For ages 5 years and above. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£2.50 per child
For more information, please contact Damien Weller on 07895 208423
For booking support call: 01992 564226
£2.50
Countrycare Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Wednesday 14 August 12:00– 14:00 Linder’s Field Local Nature Reserve, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill
Ages 3-6 years £2.50 Children Adults/Under 3's Free Please just book on your child/children, no need to include Adults/Under 3's as participants
Nature trail through meadow and woodland picnic.
Come and join Countrycare and our teddy bears for some fun outdoor activities. Bring along a picnic and a teddy to enjoy while you join in with our bug hunting, crafts, nature trails and more.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
For more information call Countrycare 01992 564224
For booking support call: 01992 564226
£2.50
Cycling For Health: Wednesday Morning Rides
Cycling for Health sessions are being run by Jarvis Goodyear at Epping Forest MTB and you can now find all the information you need to know before you attend and book directly with Epping Forest MTB by clicking on the link https://www.eppingforestmtb.co.uk/cycling-for-health/
If you have any further questions about the sessions please contact Jarvis directly by email C4H@eppingforestmtb.co.uk
£0.00
Cycling: Independent Routes in Epping Forest District
In celebration of Ford Ride London coming to our district Epping Forest MTB have provided a guide to some independent routes in the Epping Forest District.
Improving your health is as easy as riding a bike! Get ready for RideLondon, the world’s greatest festival of cycling.
Cycling is a great way to get active and improve your health, cycling is a very low impact activity so it can be enjoyed by absolutely everyone.
The routes highlighted are generally traffic free, on bridleways and paths and are various lengths on different terrain, see individual routes for further details.
£0.00
Get Help and Support with your Digital Skills
Visit our drop-in centre in Epping for help, support and advice from friendly and experienced staff to help you improve your digital skills.
Get support with: Zoom, Banking, Social Media, Health Appointments
Drop-in service is free of charge, no appointment or booking needed
Held at Epping Community Hub Every Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm at Epping Forest District Council Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping CM16 4BZ
Contact us to find out more Chris Seaman Email communityhub@vaef.org.uk or Call 07529 222655
£0.00
Lifewalks
Lifewalks has been transferred to a voluntary run walking scheme under the supervision of the Lee Valley Park Authority.
You can find all the information you need to know before you attend a session here:
Get active in the Lee Valley | Visit Lee Valley
If you have any questions or need clarification on anything then please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk
From £0.00
Register with the West Essex Inclusion Project
Thank you for registering to join the West Essex Inclusion Project.
EFDC is funded by Essex Short Breaks to deliver activities in West Essex and support children and young people aged 0 to 14 with autism and/or a learning disability, with a physical and/or sensory impairment. EFDC delivers a number of activities including afternoon, weekend and school holiday activities all year round. These activities are inclusive and will support your child to improve their physical and mental well-being whilst also helping them to engage with their peers and encourage them to become more independent.
Before your child starts the programme you must register and complete a medical questionnaire. You will then be contacted to discuss your child's needs and any specialist healthcare requirements. The Disability Inclusion Officer will then work with you to support your child.
Please contact Fabrizio Ferrari fferrari@eppingforestdc.gov.uk to register your interest.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them when we contact you following your registration with the West Essex Inclusion Project. All you need to do now is complete your registration. It is important to us you answer all questions with as much detail as possible to help us begin planning to support your child.
Thank you
£0.00
Wellbeing Wednesdays - Community Cafe
Every Wednesday 12:00 - 13:45pm at The Space, Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1EL
This Community Café in Waltham Abbey is a space where you can enjoy some light refreshments, have an opportunity to chat, meet new friends in a relaxed, warm and welcoming environment. This café is dementia friendly.
For Adults and those living with dementia.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£0.00
Wellbeing Wednesdays - Men's Shed
Every Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00 - All ages
Epping Forest District Museum, 39 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1EL
Men’s Shed is not unlike a traditional Shed in its nature – a place full of tools and projects – but on a much larger scale and with a key difference: you’re never alone at a Men’s Shed.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£0.00
West Essex Inclusion Project - Inclusion Activity Club
Sundays 12:00 - 14:00 Starting 21st April every Sunday term time
Great Dunmow Leisure Centre Parsonage Downs CM6 2AT
For ages 5-7 and 8-14 (Siblings welcome to attend as well)
The session includes the Bouncy castle, some structured play , born2move dancing, multi- sports and trampolining. 2 separate groups will be operating at the same time Group 1 for children age 5-7 with SEND and Group 2 age 8-14 with SEND. Reasonable adjustments can be made to support any additional needs.
This session is open to children living in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford and their siblings.
All parents/carers must complete the medical questionnaire before their child attends the session. If you have any questions or need to speak with someone regarding your child’s complex needs or specialist healthcare please email Fabrizio Ferrari – fferrari@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
Please be aware that this activity is not delivered by Epping Forest District Council, therefore your Emergency Contact details (Participant Name, Participants additional needs, Guardians Name, Guardians Telephone Number, child's Date of birth, Unique Passport number and Emergency contact details) will be passed to the activity provider and will only be used for the purposes of registration on to the session and contact in case of an emergency.
£8.00
West Essex Inclusion Project - Inflatables Ongar
Saturdays 12:30pm - 1:30pm at Ongar Leisure Centre, The Gables, Fyfield Rd, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 0GA
6th April, 4th May, 1st June, 6th July, 3rd August, 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December
Join us for 60 minutes of Inflatable Mayhem at Ongar Leisure Centre. With 'Wipe-out style' courses with obstacles and slides which kids can scale and climb through. Can you get to the other side without falling overboard? Alongside this have rafts and floats.
Note: all participants must be able to swim for this activity.
This session is for children and young people aged 8-14 with SEND. £10 per session.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£10.00
West Essex Inclusion Project - Inflatables Waltham Abbey
Sundays 3:15pm - 4:15pm at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hill House, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL
14th April, 12th May, 9th June, 14th July, 11th August, 8th September, 13th October, 10th November, 8th December.
Join us for 60 minutes of Inflatable Mayhem at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre. With 'wipe-out style' courses with obstacles and slides which kids can scale and climb through. Can you get to the other side without falling overboard? Alongside this have rafts and floats.
Note: all participants must be able to swim for this activity.
This session is for children and young people aged 8-14 with SEND. £10 per session.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£10.00
West Essex Inclusion project - Urban Limitz!
Trampolining and soft play session for children age 8 – 14 with SEND and open to children living in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford
Urban Limitz, Harlow Leisurezone, Second Ave, Harlow, CM20 3DT
Wednesdays 18:00 - 19:00: 24 April, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May,
29 May * this session will start earlier at 17:00 and end at 18:00
Escape into Urban Limitz Adventure Trampoline Park, the ultimate indoor obstacle arena. Tackle each of the multi level challenge areas, jump, bounce and free-style your way to fun. This relaxed one hour session will allow your child to engage with others, have fun in the park and try out new activities and obstacle courses!
This session is for children and young people aged 8-14 with SEND and open to children living in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford.
Activity waivers must be in place with Leisurezone - All parents/carers must complete the medical questionnaire before their child attends the session.
If you have any questions or need to speak with someone regarding your child’s complex needs or specialist healthcare please email fferrari@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
Please be aware that this activity is not delivered by Epping Forest District Council, therefore your Emergency Contact details (Participant Name, Participants additional needs, Guardians Name, Guardians Telephone Number, child's Date of birth, Unique Passport number and Emergency contact details) will be passed to the activity provider.