Please click on the following link:
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to find details of the intended closure of Bulford Mill Lane, due to commence on 9th September 2024 for 5 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Anglian Water undertakes pipe clearance.
As experts in providing end of life care and support, Marie Curie can help, but only if it continues to raise the donations it needs to fund its vital work. Each call to our support line costs £17 to the charity. We have a mixture of staff and volunteers on our information and support service to minimise costs as much as possible but with training, facilities, booklets, printing and some staff costs, we still have some costs to bear. If you would be willing to make a donation we would be very grateful indeed and our account details are:
Marie Curie understands that family members of those affected by terminal illness need our support as well, because of this friends and family of those who are terminally ill can also contact our Information & Support service which is open 6 days a week: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm and we also open on special days like Mothers & Fathers Day and we are open over Christmas including Christmas Day for anyone struggling. If you, or someone you know, is affected by a terminal illness our Support Line team are ready to help with the information you need when you need it. Call free 0800 090 2309. You can also find more information on our website: mariecurie.org.uk |
| If you’d like to find out more about how to get involved, get in touch with me, your local Community Fundraiser, Angela Taylor on 07872 503670 or email angela.taylor@mariecurie.org.uk |
The newly enhanced Ramsey Road Recreational Ground in Halstead is now open for family-fun and fitness, with a new state of the art skatepark, an expanded play area with accessible equipment for young children, relaxing hammocks for older children, and a modern outdoor gym.
The project was guided by extensive community engagement including focus groups to ensure the new facilities met the needs of residents of all ages.
Working in partnership with local volunteers, businesses and organisations, a Skate Jam event will be hosted on Saturday 24 August from 2pm to 6pm, featuring live music, talented demonstrations and skate and BMX sessions for the community to get involved in.
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The county’s tourism organisation Visit Essex is supporting businesses to extend the tourism season by offering a range of prizes for local residents.
Visit Essex is offering people the chance to win big with free tickets to attractions, overnight stays and meal vouchers, which will help extend the visitor season and support local businesses.
The Essex Big Weekend takes place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October. Essex residents can enter a ballot to win standout prizes at attractions across the county from Monday 19 August. Prizes can be redeemed during the Essex Big Weekend.
Seventy Essex-based businesses are participating, including landmarks Colchester Zoo, Audley End House and Gardens, Hedingham Castle, Hylands Estate, Colchester Castle and many more.
Councillor Mark Durham, Chairman of Visit Essex, said: “We’re keen to support local businesses and extend the tourism season. The Essex Big Weekend helps us to do that. Seventy Visit Essex attractions have taken part in this year’s ballot, and there are over 660 prizes to win. This is more than we’ve ever had before with so many businesses getting involved. It’s also a great chance for our residents to win an exciting prize and get out and about to explore their county.”
Colchester Zoo, Clacton Pier and Colchester Castle are offering free tickets, while a game of golf or a spa experience is up for grabs at a number of attractions. Local residents also have the chance to win a family ticket to Audley End House and Gardens or take to the trees at Go Ape in Chelmsford.
The 1935 restaurant at Holiday Inn, Southend, is giving residents the chance to secure a Sunday roast for two and hotels across the county are offering afternoon tea for two experiences. The popular Tiptree Tea Rooms has a prize of a cream tea for two.
Residents can also win a short break with the Essex Big Weekend ballot. Overnight stays for two at a range of hotels are available to win, while, if camping is preferred, a voucher worth £250 for any Lee Valley campsite is on offer.
The Essex Big Weekend will take place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October 2024. The ballot opens on Monday 19 August and closes on Monday 16 September. To enter the ballot, visit www.essexbigweekend.co.uk.1 A full list of prizes to win will be available on the Essex Big Weekend website from Monday 19 August.
For more things to see and do, plus places to eat, drink and stay, see www.visitessex.com.
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