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During the Easter holidays, the Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) Community Development and Wellbeing team hosted a series of Play in the Park sessions drawing in nearly 500 attendees over the course of 14 sessions.
Children enjoyed engaging in activities such as tennis, badminton, football, Connect 4, bike riding, and playing with Lego.
The sessions took place in Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Ongar, Roydon, North Weald, and Abridge. Participants also had the opportunity to receive free bike health checks from Essex County Council’s Dr Bike team at select sessions in Waltham Abbey and Loughton, which was well-received by attendees.
Additionally, arts and crafts activities were offered along with a colouring competition where participants had the chance to win a children’s bike at the Ford RideLondon-Essex Epping Community Fete on Sunday 26 May.
Win a bike
To celebrate RideLondon-Essex, Cycle King, one of the sponsors of the Epping Community Fete, has donated 2 bicycles to be won.
Win a Children’s bike
To be in with a chance of winning a children’s bike you need to:
Step 1. Colour and decorate the bike template – you can make it as crazy and bold as you like and create your own background too.
Step 2. Please fill in your first name and age (children must be 5+ to enter)
Step 3. Ask an adult to upload a photo of your finished design and tag EFDC Community Development and Wellbeing team on Facebook or Instagram:
- Facebook – @efdccommunitieswellbeing
- Instagram – @efdccommunity
Step 4. Email your entry to mpickett@eppingforestdc.gov.uk stating parent/guardian contact details.
Closing date for entries is Sunday 12 May 2024. The winner will be notified by Thursday 23 May 2024.
Win an adult’s bike
Join us at the Epping Community Fete on Sunday 26 May and complete an evaluation form for the chance of winning an adult bike.
The winner will be announced at the fete on Sunday 26 May, where they can collect their bike or arrange collection from a Cycle King store.
Fun free event
The Play in the Park sessions were made possible by the EFDC’s Community Development and Wellbeing team, with support from local Town and Parish Councils.
Attendees of the sessions expressed appreciation for the sessions:
I think it is really lovely that we can take our children out to a fun event and be free is amazing.
Another parent added:
There was lots of different toys and equipment for all ages. My children really enjoyed it.
The next sessions will be during the 6-week Summer Holidays in various locations across the Epping Forest district. Keep an eye out for the summer What’s On brochure for more details.
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