
'How to Draw' Online Art Tutorial
Art Workshops in Your Own Home!
Our in-house artist Helen Palmer has created two fun online workshops to teach you the basics of how to draw.
Simply follow the link in your booking confirmation email and print off the images sent to you to begin your very own home tutorial.
Use these art workshops for home education, as a fun activity, or as a gift for a friend.
How to Draw Part One: Follow this 15-minute tutorial to learn the basics of linear drawing through shape. Stop, start and replay as much as you need to, as you complete the exercises with the artist.
How to Draw Part Two: This second tutorial is 35 minutes long and will introduce you to the concept and techniques of shading. Learn through watching, listening and doing in this easy to follow tutorial.
Please note the date shown is not relevant as there is no event taking place - it is only there to enable you to book on and receive the links to the two online tutorials and images.
£3.00

Cycling For Health: Wednesday Morning Rides
From January 2023, 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

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
From the 1st of April 2023 Lifewalks is being 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

Loyalty Card
This card allows you to attend 10 classes of Museum Movers during the next 6 months starting from the date of purchase at a cost of £42.
In order to use your card you will need to book onto the class ahead of time on this website so we can account for your place:
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Go to Museum Movers on the booking page and book one of our Loyalty Card slots which are marked as £0
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When you attend your first class after you buy your Loyalty Card please bring a copy of your Loyalty Card booking confirmation email or show on your phone so the instructor can provide you with your Loyalty Card.
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Bring your Loyalty Card with you to each class you attend and get it stamped by the instructor.
Once you have used your 10 slots you will need to purchase a new loyalty card on our booking system.
£42.00
Museum Movers
Every Friday 10:30-12:00 (dance for an hour and then time for a tea or coffee and a chat)
Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1EL
Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy our fun, informal movement sessions inspired by the museum’s collection.
If you have any questions before the class please get in contact with us at museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or on 01992 716882
Buy a Loyalty Card to save money on Museum Movers sessions - see details on the booking page above Museum Movers
From £0.00

Register with the West Essex Inclusion Project
Thank you for registering to join the West Essex Inclusion Project.
We are 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 phsyical and/or sensory impairment. We deliver a number of activities including afternoon, weekend and school holiday activities all year round. These activities are inclusive and will support your child to improving their physical and mental well-being whilst also helping them to engage with their peers and encourage them to become more independent through our service.
Before you attend our sessions you must register with us and complete our medical questionnaire. We will then contact you to discuss your child's needs and any specialist healthcare requirements they may have. We will then work with you to support your child and begin attending sessions.
Please note the date is not relevant as it is not an event it is purely to enable you to add your details so we can contact you.
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

Stay Safe and Well Events
1. Wednesday 4 October 2023 - Murray Hall, Loughton Community Centre, 106 Borders Lane, Loughton IG10 3SB - Arrive 10:30 to start 11:00 to 15:30
2. Thursday 19 October 2023 - Roding Valley Hall, Station Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6LN - Arrive 10:30 to start 11:00 to 15:30
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. Health checks and flu vaccinations dependent on month and subject to availability.
Book your place early to avoid disappointment. For age 18 plus.
Murray Hall Loughton Flyer
Roding Valley Hall Buckhurst Hill Flyer
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£0.00

Walking Football - Townmead
Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm
Town Mead Football Pitches, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH.
Ages 50+
A slower-paced version of the beautiful game, Walking Football is aimed at getting players back into the sport.
For more information contact Ashleigh Howard at ahoward@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or call 07596 890924.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£3.50
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 - ActivAte!
ActivAte
Tuesday 24 September, Thursday 26 September
10:00am - 2:00pm
Leverton Primary School, Honey Ln, Waltham Abbey EN9 3BE.
Our ActivAte SEND hub is in partnership with Essex County Council supporting children and families who receive benefits based free school meals and from low-income families. We return to Leverton Primary school to offer 10 days of jam-packed fun and activities across the summer holidays including arts and crafts to team building games, sports, competitions, challenges and food workshops. All children will receive a meal for lunch too and this will be emailed out before the session start date.
This session is for children and young people aged 0-14 with SEND.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 56422.
£0.00

West Essex Inclusion Project - Animal Fun at Pets’ Corner
Sunday 24 September 2023
Sunday 29 October
Sunday 26 November
11:15am - 1:15pm
Pets' Corner, Park Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QG
Age 4 - 14 years
Join us at Pets’ Corner for a variety of fun, interesting activities that may include meeting the animals, creating animal enrichments, animal feeding sessions, wildlife walks and bug hunts (weather dependent) and animal sensory sessions (sights, sounds, textures, and smells of a farm)
Parents to accompany children during the activity.
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 Will Fordham – Wfordham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£10.00

West Essex Inclusion Project - Halloween Special
Halloween Special
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Friday 27 October
The Limes Centre, Limes Ave, Chigwell, IG7 5LP
Our Halloween special promises over two hours of fun including pumpkin carving, cupcake making and decorating and some spooky games. We will provide all materials and are included in the session price. This session is for children and young people aged 0-14 with SEND.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 56422.
£12.00

West Essex Inclusion Project - Harlow Museum Sessions!
Saturday 23 September 2023
Saturday 21 October 2023
Saturday 18 November 2023
Saturday 16 December 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm
Harlow Museum, Muskham Rd, Harlow CM20 2LF
Age 5 – 7 years
Saturday 23 September 2023 - Bug Fun - Bug Hunt in the Maze followed by a painting activity.
Saturday 21 October 2023 - Arts and crafts - Join us to grow cress in egg shells and make shakey eggs!
Saturday 18 November 2023 - Roman Fun - Join us to search for Roman artefacts in sand trays and make your own roman artefact with airdry clay.
Saturday 16 December 2023 - Roman Fun - Join us for a festive Treasure Hunt and have fun making decorations.
Parents to accompany children during the activity.
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 Will Fordham – Wfordham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£7.25

West Essex Inclusion Project - Holiday club!
Holiday Club!
Tuesday 24 October, Wednesday 25 October, Thursday 26 October
10am – 2pm
Leverton Primary School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE
Our new holiday club will offer paid spaces to run alongside ActivAte, paid spaces allow children who do not receive FSM to attend these sessions, these clubs will include sensory activities, workshops and lots of fun games. This session is for children and young peopled aged 0-14 with SEND living in West Essex. Please provide your child with a packed lunch and refillable bottle, also depending on the weather waterproof clothing.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£7.50

West Essex Inclusion Project - Inclusion Activity Club
Sundays
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Great Dunmow Leisure Centre Parsonage Downs CM6 2AT.
The session would include 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.
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 Will Fordham – Wfordham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
This session is for children and young people aged 5-14 with SEND.
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 Emergancy 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 - Just Play Soft Play Club
Just Play Soft Play Club
Tuesday 24 October 5:00 to 6:00pm (Juniors 0-7)
Thursday 26 October 5:00 to 6:00pm (Seniors 8-14)
Stansted House, Ind Estate, JustPlay Unit 2b, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AQ
Just Play Soft Play centre offers a stimulating and exciting range of activities in a safe secure environment which encourages the child to explore through the power of play!
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 Will Fordham – Wfordham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.
These sessions are for children and young people aged 0-14 with SEND.
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 Emergancy contact details) will be passed to the activity provider.
£10.00

West Essex Inclusion Project - Play Adventure
Mondays
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hazelwood Children's Centre, EN9 3EL
Our free play adventure session will support your child’s early development through a number fun games, free play, sensory play and much more. Your child will develop new skills and meet lots of new people and friends at this session.
This session is for children and young people aged 0-7 with SEND.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£0.00

West Essex Inclusion Project - Soccerability Townmead
Friday
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Town mead astro turf pitch, 112 Brooker Rd, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JH
A fun football-based session, suitable for all levels, individual games and skills, followed by lots of mini challenges. We will be on the first pitch as you enter. You are welcome to bring your own ball, please make sure it is clearly marked with your name. Please note this session will take place outdoors, be dressed for the weather.
This session is for children and young people aged 0-14 with SEND.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£4.00

West Essex Inclusion Project - Trampolining Debden Park High School
Tuesday
4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm.
Debden Park High School, Willingale Rd, Loughton, IG10 2BQ.
Coached trampolining sessions where participants will work towards the Winstrada Grades whilst working to develop skills such as improved mobility, balance, co-ordination, following instructions and so much more. Coaches will support participants from either the side of the trampoline or on the trampoline where necessary. Long hair must be tied back and socks must be worn when on the trampoline. Please note the £37.20 is for a 6 week block booking.
This session is for children and young people aged 0-14 with SEND.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£24.80

West Essex Inclusion Project - Trampolining Ongar Leisure Centre
Wednesday
4:00pm, 5:00pm
Ongar Leisure Centre, The Gables, Fyfield Rd, Chipping Ongar, CM5 0GA
Coached trampolining sessions where participants will work towards the Winstrada Grades whilst working to develop skills such as improved mobility, balance, co-ordination, following instructions and so much more. Coaches will support participants from either the side of the trampoline or on the trampoline where necessary. Long hair must be tied back and socks must be worn when on the trampoline. Please note the £37.20 is for a 6 week block booking.
This session is for children and young people aged 0-14 with SEND.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226
£24.80

West Essex Inclusion project - Urban Limitz!
Every Wednesday through the Summer term and every other Wednesday during the Summer holidays!
6:00pm - 7:00pm term time (5:00pm - 6:00pm Summer holidays)
Harlow Leisurezone, Second Ave, Harlow, CM20 3D
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 and maybe even beat your mates! This relaxed session is perfect for your child is open to children living in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford. This one hour relaxed 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.
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 Emergancy contact details) will be passed to the activity provider.
£8.75

West Essex Inclusion project - Youth Club
Thursdays
5:00pm - 7:00pm
St Giles Church, Nazeing Road, Waltham Abbey EN9 2HU
Our brand new Youth Club will consist of two hours of fun and engaging activities including sensory play, messy play, food workshops and activities, sports games, relaxed sessions and free time. This session will take place at St Giles Church and we will have lots to do. Adapted sessions supporting children with SEND and complex needs.
This session is for children and young people aged 0-14 with SEND.
For booking support or further information call: 01992 564226