Community Bulletin Board

On our community bulletin board you can find details of events, exhibitions and things to do in the Epping area.

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The Thaxted Festival - John Webb’s Windmill: Hard Hat Tours

When: Sunday 21 June, 10.00am & 11.30am

Where: John Webb’s Windmill, Fishmarket Street (to the rear of Thaxted Churchyards).

What is it: An chance to see restoration work in progress and learn about specialist skills and materials needed to conserve this Grade II* building.

Cost: Free but must book. Places are limited to ten per tour. To book email johnwebbswindmill@gmail.com.

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The Thaxted Festival - Emma Smith: Bitter Orange

When: Sunday 21 June, 8.00pm

Where: Thaxted Parish Church, Watling Street, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2PE

What is it: An evening of sophisticated jazz singing and playing. Emma has played at world leading jazz clubs. Listen to songs from her album Bitter Orange and favourite standards such as Night and Day, You Go To My Head, and Makin’ Whoopee, 

Cost: Various prices: £38, £34, £30, £22, £14, Age 30 and under: £10; age 18 and under: £5 

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Fish & Chip Train at the Colne Valley Railway

When: 20 June, 6:30pm to 10pm.

Where: Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZ

What is it: An easy group night out, a perfect date night, or just something different to do on a summer Saturday evening. Ride in vintage coaching stock on almost the longest day of the year.

Cost: £25 per ticket 

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Father's Day Ice Cream Festival

When: 20 & 21 June, 10am to 5pm

Where: Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WPD

What is it: The first ever Ice Cream Festival in Essex with ice cream and Street Food. There’s also a Silent Disco for children. 

Cost: £12.50 per ticket 

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Father's Day Barbecue

When: 21 June, 12:30pm to 5pm

Where: Apton Hall, Apton Hall Rd, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3RH

What is it: Spend Father's Day relaxing in our beautiful grounds. Enjoy the BBQ buffet plus crazy golf and garden games for all the family. 

Cost: Adult £39.95 per ticket, Children £19.95 per ticket

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Danbury Village Summer Fete

When: 27 June, 12pm to 5pm

Where: Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4NQ

What is it: Family‑friendly entertainment. A lively indoor and outdoor market with local artisans, handmade goods, street food, afternoon tea and more

Cost: Free

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Harlow Recovery Cafe 

When: Weekly, every Wednesday at 10:30am

Where: The Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1LS

What is it: A clean and sober place for people 'in recovery' to meet and have a chat.

Cost: Free

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The Wednesday Health Walk 

When: Weekly, every Wednesday at 12:00pm

Where: The Herts and Essex Community Hospital, Cavell Drive/Haymeads Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH.

What is it: A gentle walk aimed at most abilities lasting 20 to 30 mins. Meet at Reception at midday. New joiners to arrive 15 minutes earlier to register.

Cost: Free

Find out more: Phone: 01279 655191


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