Ongar Town Council

10/09/2026

Community Energy Workshop Invite on 3rd October 26 at 10-12 to be held at The Civic Offices, High Street, Epping

10/09/2026

The Police are holding a Let's Talk - Outside Shelley Estate Shops/Park - Chipping Ongar at 3-4pm Saturday 19th September 2026.

If residents wish to raise issues with the Police please go along and speak with the officers.

10/09/2026

Help Us Keep Ongar Twinning Strong! 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Ongar & District Twinning Association would love you to come along and support our fundraising event! 🎉

We do so much more than organise visits — it helps keep our friendships and connections with our twin town of Cerizay alive, bringing people and communities together across the Channel. 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷

So please come along to our Quiz, bring your friends and family, have a great time and help us raise some much-needed funds at the same time!

📩 To book your place/team, contact Catherine Honeywell on 07850 969389 or email cath.honeywell@ gmail.com

10/09/2026

We have a VERY special visitor confirmed for the Autumn Diesel Gala 👀

Can you guess which Diesel Locomotive will be making it's FIRST EVER visit?!

09/09/2026

Chairman Alan Lion recognises the service and dedication of the NHS and emergency services on 999 Day.

Our deep appreciation for all those who serve
"Today, on Emergency Services Day – also known as 999 Day – we join communities across the United Kingdom in recognising the exceptional dedication, courage and professionalism of those who serve within the NHS and emergency services.

This national day of recognition provides an important opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to those who work tirelessly to protect lives, respond in times of crisis and support the safety and wellbeing of our residents.

Their commitment is evident every day of the year, often in the most challenging and demanding circumstances.

999 Day also reminds us of the importance of using emergency services responsibly, of learning essential lifesaving skills, and of recognising the many career and volunteering opportunities within the wider emergency services family.

Volunteers, including special constables, retained firefighters, NHS Community Responders, St John Ambulance volunteers, RNLI crews, search and rescue teams and coastguard volunteers, make an invaluable contribution to public safety and community resilience.

On behalf of Epping Forest District Council, I wish to place on record our deep appreciation for all those who serve in the NHS, police, fire, ambulance, coastguard and wider emergency services. We are grateful for their bravery, compassion and unwavering commitment to protecting and supporting our communities.

It is therefore with pride that we raise the 999 Emergency Services Flag today at the Civic Offices in Epping, as a visible symbol of our respect, gratitude and continued support for emergency services personnel and volunteers, both locally and nationally."
Councillor Alan Lion, Chairman of Epping Forest District Council

Find out about 999 day, how to get involved and the 999 charities it supports on the 999 day website🔗https://www.999day.org.uk/

09/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1984, Ongar and Cerizay officially became twin towns! 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷

Ongar & District Twinning Association say this marked the beginning of a special friendship between the two communities, creating opportunities for people to visit, meet, share experiences and learn more about each other’s culture and traditions.

More than 40 years later, the friendship continues!

Interested? Want more information or join us then please call Bob Gammon on 07941 790326 or Catherine Honeywell on 97850 969389

09/09/2026

🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷 New Display Now on Show! 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧

Last month a new display was launched at the Epping Forest District Museum celebrating the long-standing friendship between Ongar and Cerizay, France.

Discover the story of the Ongar & District Twinning Association, with photographs, memorabilia and stories showcasing decades of friendship, cultural exchange and visits between the two communities.

📍 Epping Forest District Museum
Be sure to take a look on your next visit!

Want to get involved? To join the Ongar & District Twinning Association, contact Bob Gammon 07941 790326 OR Catherine Honeywell on 07850 969389.

09/09/2026

It is always sad when it is reported that something has been vandalised in the town. We know it is not what the residents of Ongar want but it appears that it keeps happening. Today it has been reported that the new rubbish bin at St Peters Avenue Play Area, was vandalised by a group of children yesterday. Prior to doing this they were playing football and then turned their attention to destroying the new bin. They were captured on CCTV and it will be reported to the Police.

09/09/2026

Such a lovely display celebrating the Ongar and District Twinning at the Epping Forest Museum in Waltham Abbey.

🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷 New Display Now on Show! 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧

Last month a new display was launched at the Epping Forest District Museum celebrating the long-standing friendship between Ongar and Cerizay, France.

Discover the story of the Ongar & District Twinning Association, with photographs, memorabilia and stories showcasing decades of friendship, cultural exchange and visits between the two communities.

📍 Epping Forest District Museum
Be sure to take a look on your next visit!

Want to get involved? To join the Ongar & District Twinning Association, contact Bob Gammon 07941 790326 OR Catherine Honeywell on 07850 969389.