South Woodham Ferrers Town Council

14/06/2026

RHS Garden Hyde Hall has generously donated a family garden entry ticket for you to win in the Summer Fayre Raffle.

Make sure you get your tickets on ParentPay, or you can buy them on the day at the Summer Fayre.

Saturday 4 July 2026, 1pm to 5pm
William de Ferrers Sports Field

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Saturday 4 July 2026
William de Ferrers Sports Field
Everyone is welcome!

14/06/2026

Heading off on holiday? Keep your valuables at home safe 🏡✈️

Here are a few simple things you can do to avoid becoming a target for thieves:
- Keep valuables out of sight and away from windows, and hide your keys so they can’t be reached from outside.
- Use a timer for lights to make it look like someone’s home, and ask someone you trust to keep an eye on your home.
- Pause regular deliveries so it doesn’t look like no one's home.

If you see anything suspicious, report it on our website, live chat or call 101.

14/06/2026

🌿 It’s Our Grass Cutting Season 🌿
We carry out grass cutting in June and October in rural areas, as well as on the A13 (Basildon), A130 Canvey, A127, A1245, and A133.

Some verges will be left temporarily uncut to provide sanctuary for scarce wildflower species (where it is safe to do so). The rest remain part of a targeted grass-cutting strategy to enhance safety by improving visibility on roads and junctions.

If we receive reports of safety issues, we will carry out some clearance where possible. However, on private land, we ask landowners to maintain their vegetation as part of their duty of care to keep the travelling public safe. This includes clearing ditches, cutting back trees, hedges, shrubs, and foliage adjacent to our road network, particularly where they obscure signs.

Please take additional care throughout the bird nesting season. 🐦🌸

12/06/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE

We’re delighted to introduce Heart of the Community, a brand-new quarterly event bringing together local groups, organisations, charities, support services and residents under one roof at Champions Manor Hall.

Whether you’re looking for information, advice, support, local opportunities, or simply a friendly face and a chat over a cuppa, this event is for you.

🗓 Tuesday 14 July 2026
🕛 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Champions Manor Hall, South Woodham Ferrers

This free community drop-in will provide an opportunity to:
☕ Meet local organisations and charities
💬 Access advice, support and information
🤝 Discover services available in our town
😊 Connect with others in a welcoming and friendly environment
👍Chat to your local councillors about any issues

We’ll be announcing the groups and organisations attending closer to the event, so keep an eye on our page for updates.

If your local group, organisation or charity would like to be involved, please contact Town Clerk Karen Atkins at [email protected].

Together, let’s celebrate the people, groups and services that make South Woodham Ferrers such a wonderful community. ❤️

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

On Sunday 7th June, our Seniors’ Day Trip to Tiptree Tea Rooms was a great success, with plenty of smiles, laughter, and good company throughout the day.

Organised by Deputy Town Mayor Lisa Kelly, the trip gave everyone the chance to enjoy a relaxing outing, delicious refreshments, and a catch-up with friends old and new.

We were fortunate that the weather held out for us, making the day even more enjoyable. From the moment we arrived until it was time to head home, fun was had by all!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a memorable occasion. We look forward to seeing you on our next adventure!

09/06/2026

Frankland Fields Local Nature Reserve
Thursday 18 June 2026
10am to 1pm

If you have a spare hour or two then please come along and get involved in your local nature reserve.

During this session we will path surfacing, cutting back, habitat surveying and removing invasive species.

Please meet in the entrance opposite Marsh Farm (CM3 5WP) and look for our Parks volunteer truck on arrival. If you're late arriving or can't find us, please call Nicola on 07850 907279.

If you are under 16 please bring along a responsible adult and remember to wear suitable outdoor clothing & footwear.

Refreshments will be provided.

07/06/2026

Our Bandstand Maintenance Project is now nearing completion, and we hope you’ll agree it’s looking absolutely fantastic!

The bandstand has been given a new lease of life and is looking as good as new, ready to take centre stage for community events, live music, celebrations, and special occasions.

It’s been wonderful to see this much-loved landmark restored, helping to keep it at the heart of our town for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to residents, visitors, local businesses, and community groups for your patience and support while the work has been taking place.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone and see the bandstand full of activity this summer and going forward . We would encourage residents, community organisations, and local businesses to make use of this fantastic facility and consider hiring it for events, performances, promotions, and community activities. The town council also offer a grant to cover hire costs so please contact the office for more information or check our website.

❤️ A cherished community space, refreshed and ready for the future.

Keep an eye on our page for updates and upcoming events!

04/06/2026

We still have a couple of tickets left for this lovely trip on Sunday. If you, a family member or friend are looking for a day out please contact the office 01245 321817.

04/06/2026

Exciting Improvements at the Bandstand

We are pleased to let residents know that work has commenced today on a project to enhance both the safety and appearance of our much-loved bandstand.

The improvement works include the installation of decorative railings with finials around the circumference of the bandstand, together with new handrails on both existing access steps. All metalwork will be finished in the Town Council’s blue, creating an attractive and consistent look.

These enhancements will help improve accessibility and safety while adding a beautiful finishing touch to one of our town’s key community features.

We think it already looks fantastic and are looking forward to seeing the completed project. We hope residents will agree that the new railings complement the bandstand perfectly and help preserve it for future generations to enjoy.