Children's Play in the Park - Easter 2025

Play in the Park is all about playing games and having fun outdoors.
No need to book, just drop in at any time. The Play in the Park team will bring a range of sports equipment and arts & crafts resources for children and their parents/carers to enjoy together*.
The team will be there to help organise activities and games.

All totally free of charge.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Morning sessions 10:00 - 12:00

Afternoon sessions 13:30 - 15:30

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Countrycare Wellness Wonder for Adults

Wednesday 25 June 2025 18:30 – 20:00

Roughtally’s Wood, end of Pike Way, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6BL What 3 words: swim.value.soccer

Meeting point over bridge from entrance from Pike Way CM16 6BL

Wellness Wonder will be time spent walking around Roughtalley’s Wood enjoying time in nature. Explaining the history connected to the site with moments to stop along the way to do some deep breathing exercises, along with some wellness practices like picture frame viewing, this will help you to take time to enjoy the now. We would ask that phone be put on silent, to be able to make a deeper connection to the environment of the woodlands and all its sights and sounds.

Adults 18+ only. £3 per person.

No large groups please. Some uneven footpaths thought the woodland.

For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226

FREE - Disability Football Adults 18+

Thursdays 17:00 to 18:00 Term Time Only at New City Fitness Centre, Borders Lane, Loughton IG10 3SA

February 6, 13 (No Session 20th Half term)  27   March 6, 13, 20, 27   April 3  

Disability football is a fun and inclusive activity designed for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism, or both. It provides a supportive environment to socialize and stay active through football.

Sessions are FREE.

If you are interested in joining, please contact:

Adult Disability Inclusion Officers:

Olivia Timotheou Mob: 07729 109006 otimotheou@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Liza Dos Santos Mob: 07707 147961 ldossantos@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226

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FREE EVENT - Stay Safe and Well This Spring 2025

Monday 17 March 2025 - Arrive 10:30 to start 11:00 - finishes 15:30

at The Epping Conference Suite, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ

Age 18+   

Informative talks from health and wellbeing advisors on how to stay safe and well. A Seated exercise session suitable for all will take place as well as a free information bag, lunch, and an interactive performance about scamming. 

Please note parking is not available on site but there is pay and display parking available in and around Epping town centre.

Book your place from January 2025 to avoid disappointment.

When booking please choose number of participants first and then press Select.

For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226 

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FREE Walking Football - Waltham Abbey

Every Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm - Town Mead Football Pitches, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH. Ages 45+

IMPORTANT: No Walking Football will be taking place on Tuesday 4^th March 2025 due to pitch maintenance, we return on Tuesday 11^th March 2025 , sorry for any inconvenience

A slower-paced version of the beautiful game, Walking Football is aimed at getting players back into the sport.

For further information call: 01992 564222 or Email kmurray@eppingforestdc.gov.uk who will put you in contact with the group

Let’s Get Together

Waltham Abbey Ninefields - Every Monday 10:30 - 12:30 at The Cutting Crew Hair Salon, 5, Hill House, Waltham Abbey EN9 3EL

Epping - Every Tuesday 14:30 - 16:30 at The Epping Community Hub, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping CM16 4BZ

Loughton - Every Wednesday 12:30 - 14:30 at The Oakwood Hill Community Hub, Longcroft Rise, Loughton IG10 3NB

Chigwell -  Every Friday 13:00 - 15:00 at The Limes Centre, Limes Avenue, Chigwell IG7 5LP

These FREE weekly sessions are run by Epping Forest District Council’s Community, Development and Wellbeing team and are open to the whole community.

Come along and get to know others in your local area. Learn a new skill, play a few games, or just relax and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.

No need to book, just turn up

If you have any further questions then please contact Karen Murray, Older Peoples Community Engagement Officer; kmurray@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

01992 564222

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The Community Plot at Longfield Allotment Needs You

Come and Join Us in the Spring

Longfield Allotment Ninefields Plot L12  Abbotts Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex. EN9 3HH  (Exact location or entrance what 3 words ///count.hangs.tells )

Longfield Allotment site has been cleared and is ready to make your own. By getting involved you will not only contribute to the overall well-being of the community, but also reap countless personal rewards. Engaging with nature, learning new skills, sharing your horticultural knowledge with others, and forging meaningful connections are just a few of the benefits you can experience by becoming part of this incredible project. For 18 plus and Parents and Children.

If you want to discuss ideas on how to develop the community allotment and want to get involved, please contact: Karen Murray, Older Peoples Community Engagement Officer: kmurray@eppingforestdc.gov.uk  Tel 01992 564222

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West Essex Inclusion Project - Inclusion Activity Club

Sundays 12:00 - 14:00 Term time only  

 April 6 only

May 4, 11, 18, 25

Great Dunmow Leisure Centre Parsonage Downs CM6 2AT

For ages 5-7 and 8-14  (Siblings welcome to attend as well) 

The session includes a Bouncy castle, some structured play, born2move dancing, multi- sports and trampolining. 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 Emily Stevens estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

For more information, please contact our Disability and Inclusion Officer, Emily Stevens: estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or on 07596 890 819 

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.

West Essex Inclusion Project - Inflatables Waltham Abbey

Sundays 15:15 - 16:15 at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hill House, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL 

Dates for 2025 - 5 January, 2 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November, 7 December 2025

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

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

* Please note, there is a parking charge at Harlow Leisurezone. This will be £2 and is applicable to all parking bays. Upon leaving Urban Limitz to return to your vehicle,  please enter your registration in the machine to purchase your parking.

Wednesdays

March 5, 12, 19, 26  &  April 2  18:00-19:00

Easter School Holiday  April 9, 16   17:00-18:00 

April  23, 30 18:00-19:00  May 7, 14, 21 18:00-19:00 

May Half Term 28 May 17:00-18:00 

June 4, 11, 18, 25  July 2, 9, 16 18:00-19:00

Summer school holiday 23 July - 20 August 17:00-18:00 

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 estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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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.

West Essex Inclusion Project – Easter Orienteering at Lee Valley

Tuesday 8 April 2025 – 10:30-12:30 at Waltham Abbey Gardens, Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ 

The West Essex Inclusion Project and Lee Valley Regional Park have teamed together to create activities for The West Essex Inclusion Project throughout 2025.

Come and join us for a morning of introductory orienteering to develop life skills and build your confidence!

This fun fuelled morning allows children to learn and reinforce important team building and map skills whilst challenging them to answer a nature quiz for extra points!

 This session is for children and young people up to the aged 5 - 14 with SEND on The West Essex Inclusion Project.

Please wear outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather!

Please contact our Disability Inclusion Officer, Emily Stevens to join The West Essex Inclusion Project. estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Reasonable adjustments can be made to support additional needs, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

For more information, please contact our Disability and Inclusion Officer, Emily Stevens: estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or on 07596 890 819 

For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226

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West Essex Inclusion Project – Inclusive Trampolining

Wednesdays term time only: 15:30-16:30 at Epping Sports Centre 25 Hemnall Street, Epping CM16 4LU

19 March, 26 March, 2 April, 9 April, 16 April, 23 April, 30 April, 7 May
NO sessions 14 & 21 May, 28 May, 4 June, 11 June, 18 June

Enjoy SEND friendly coached trampoline sessions at Epping Sports Centre where your child will be supported to develop key skills such as: hand-eye co-ordination, balance, core strength, developing relationships, following instructions and so much more!

This session is for children and young people aged 6-14 with SEND on The West Essex Inclusion Project and open to children living in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford. 

If you have any questions or need to speak with someone regarding your child’s complex needs or specialist healthcare please email estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

For more information, please contact our Disability and Inclusion Officer, Emily Stevens: estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or on 07596 890 819 

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. 

West Essex Inclusion Project – Razed Roof Inclusive Theatre Workshop

Tuesday 15 April 2025 10:00 – 15:00 

Razed Roof Performing Arts Workshop  - Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS

We are so thrilled to be heading over to Razed Roof! Enjoy a fun, friendly, action - packed performing arts workshop with inclusive theatre group, Razed Roof!

• 10:00 – 12:00, workshop 1
• 12:00 – 12:45 lunch time (please ensure your child brings a packed lunch!)
• 12:45 – 14:45, workshop 2
• Children will be ready for collection by 15:00

Razed Roof is proud to announce that their May performance will be held on the 15 May, one performance and 14:00 and another at 19:30. Tickets are available via Harlow Playhouse!

This session is for children and young people aged 8-14 with SEND on The West Essex Inclusion Project. £12.50 per child. 

Reasonable adjustments can be made to support any additional needs, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

For more information, please contact our Disability and Inclusion Officer, Emily Stevens: estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or on 07596 890 819 

For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226

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West Essex Inclusion Project – Step into Dance

Fridays - 6 weeks beginners’ sessions, 17:00-18:00 at Debden Park Community Centre, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2BQ

25 April, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, (No Session on 30 May) 6 June 

(Please note: the break for school holidays - there will be no session on 30 May, the final session will be on 6 June!)

Step into Dance is an inclusive dance programme for secondary school aged children in the UK. In partnership with the Jack Petchey Foundation, The Royal Academy of Dance deliver regular dance classes in secondary schools and youth groups across London and Essex.

The West Essex Inclusion Project is taking part in this fantastic opportunity! Cost: Free

Enjoy 6 wonderful sessions to get your dancing spirit blooming, your confidence growing and the opportunity to express yourself with The Royal Academy of Dance! It would be beneficial if your child is able to attend all 6 sessions to enable them to make progress and enjoy the sessions to the fullest!

The Jack Petchey Foundation, is a charity set up by the late Sir Jack Petchey CBE to inspire and celebrate young people. Sir Jack Petchey set up the Foundation to encourage young people to work hard and reach their full potential. Sir Jack loved to dance, and he believed each and every young person should be given the chance to achieve. As he always said: “If you think you can, you can!”

Reasonable adjustments can be made to support additional needs, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

For more information, please contact our Disability and Inclusion Officer, Emily Stevens: estevens@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or on 07596 890 819 

For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226 

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