Epping Forest District Council Community and Wellbeing

08/09/2026

Stay Safe and Well this Winter 2026 - Waltham Abbey

Join us for a FREE day of information, advice and activities designed to help you stay safe, healthy and connected this winter.

📅 Thursday 15 October 2026
📍 Waltham Abbey Town Hall, Highbridge Street, EN9 1DE
⏰ Arrive from 10.30am for an 11am start. Event ends at 3.30pm.

Enjoy:
✅ Free lunch and information bag
✅ Health and wellbeing advice
✅ Seated exercise session with Marie's Dance Factory
✅ Interactive theatre performance on romance and friendship scams
✅ Local support services, charities and community organisations
✅ Blood pressure checks (subject to availability)

Booking is required. Call 01992 564226 or book online at eppingforestdc.bookinglive.com

Find support and information from organisations including Essex Fire Service, Essex Police, Alzheimer's Society, Mind in West Essex, Healthwatch, Age Well East and many more.

28/08/2026

Today is our last Play in the Park sessions of the summer!

Join us in for a FREE outdoor play session - no need to book, just drop in.

🕐10am to 12 noon
🗺️Jessel Green Playground, Colebrook Lane, Loughton IG10 2HP
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Our Community and Wellbeing Team will bring:
🌳 outdoor activities
⚽ sports equipment
🎨 arts and crafts activities

🚸Children must be accompanied by an adult

These free sessions are supported by Loughton Town Council and Qualis

👏Thank you to all the Town and Parish Councils who supported our play sessions in their area.

27/08/2026

Tomorrow is our last Play in the Park sessions of the summer!
Join us in for a FREE outdoor play session - no need to book, just drop in.

🕐10am to 12 noon
🗺️Jessel Green Playground, Colebrook Lane, Loughton IG10 2HP
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Our Community and Wellbeing Team will bring:
🌳 outdoor activities
⚽ sports equipment
🎨 arts and crafts activities

🚸Children must be accompanied by an adult

These free sessions are supported by Loughton Town Council and Qualis

👏Thank you to all the Town and Parish Councils who supported our play sessions in their area.

27/08/2026

We are back in today with another free Play in the Park session. 🌳No need to book, just drop in.

🗺️Location: playground in the center of Limes Farm Estate, Chigwell, IG7 5NR
🕐10am to 12 noon
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Our Community and Wellbeing Team will bring:
🌳 outdoor activities
⚽ sports equipment
🎨 arts and crafts activities

🚸Children must be accompanied by an adult

These free sessions are supported by Chigwell- Parish- Council Chigwell Parish Council and Qualis

Find all the Play in the Park sessions across the district this summer on our website: https://ow.ly/UsGU50ZuCcy

26/08/2026

Our Play in the Park session on Thursday 27 August 2026 has moved location!

🗺️New Location: playground in the center of Limes Farm Estate, Chigwell, IG7 5NR
🕐10am to 12 noon
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Our Community and Wellbeing Team will bring:
🌳 outdoor activities
⚽ sports equipment
🎨 arts and crafts activities

This is a FREE outdoor play session - no need to book, just drop in.🚸Children must be accompanied by an adult

These free sessions are supported by Chigwell- Parish- Council Chigwell Parish Council and Qualis

Find all the Play in the Park sessions across the district this summer on our website: https://ow.ly/UsGU50ZuCcy

26/08/2026

🌳 Looking for a fun, free activity this school holiday?

Join us at our Play in the Park sessions – completely FREE with no booking required! 📆Sessions will be running from 20 July to 28 August 2026.

Designed to keep children active, engaged, and entertained throughout the holidays, these sessions are a fantastic opportunity for local families to get outdoors, make new friends, and enjoy quality time together.

Parents, carers, grandparents, and little ones are all welcome – children must be accompanied by an adult.

There’s something for everyone, including:
🎾 Outdoor activities
🏀Sports equipment
🎨 Colouring and arts & crafts

Many sessions also feature the Dr Bike team, offering free bicycle safety checks and minor repairs for children’s bikes. 🚲 These appointments can take up to 30 minutes and must be booked in advance.

These sessions are made possible with support from local Town and Parish Councils, and Qualis

Come along, get active, get creative, and enjoy the community spirit of Play in the Park! 💚

🔗Find your local session: https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/leisure/play-in-the-park/

Epping Town Council Waltham Abbey Town Council Chigwell Parish Council Chigwell- Parish- Council Buckhurst Hill Parish Council Ongar Town Council North Weald Bassett Parish Council Nazeing Parish Council Loughton Town Council

26/08/2026

Our Play in the Park team is in and today with more FREE outdoor play sessions - no need to book, just drop in.

Theydon Bois session:
🕐10am to 12 noon
🗺️Theydon Green, corner of Poplar Row/The Green, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7LW
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Buckhurst Hill session:
🕐1:30pm to 3:30pm
🗺️Hornbeam Road Recreation Ground. (Near Newton Court). Buckhurst Hill IG9 6JT
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Dr Bike will be attending both sessions! You must book your free bike check-up on our website: https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/leisure/play-in-the-park/

Our Community and Wellbeing Team will bring:
🌳 outdoor activities
⚽ sports equipment
🎨 arts and crafts activities

🚸Children must be accompanied by an adult

These free sessions are supported by Theydon Bois Parish Council, Buckhurst Hill Parish Council and Qualis

Find all the Play in the Park sessions across the district this summer on our website.

25/08/2026

Our Play in the Park session on Thursday 27 August 2026 is moving location!

🗺️New Location: playground in the center of Limes Farm Estate, Chigwell, IG7 5NR
🕐10am to 12 noon
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Our Community and Wellbeing Team will bring:
🌳 outdoor activities
⚽ sports equipment
🎨 arts and crafts activities

This is a FREE outdoor play session - no need to book, just drop in.🚸Children must be accompanied by an adult

These free sessions are supported by Chigwell- Parish- Council Chigwell Parish Council and Qualis

Find all the Play in the Park sessions across the district this summer on our website: https://ow.ly/UsGU50ZuCcy

25/08/2026

Join us today for our free Play in the Park sessions in and !

Waltham Abbey session:
🕐10am to 12 noon
🗺️Ninefields playing field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey EN9 3EL
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🍁Countrycare will also be at this session offering free activities

Abridge session:
🕐1:30pm to 3:30pm
🗺️Abridge Village Hall Field, 39 Ongar Road, Abridge RM4 1UD
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No need to book, just drop in. 🚸Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Find all our Play in the Park sessions on our website: https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/leisure/play-in-the-park/

These free sessions are supported by Waltham Abbey Town Council Lambourne Parish Council, and Qualis

24/08/2026

There's 2 weeks left for local good causes to sign up to the Epping Forest Community Lottery and apply for a grant of up to £400. See below for all the details 👇

There’s less than 1 month left to apply for the 2026 Epping Forest Community Lottery (EFCL) grant fund.

Thanks to the success of the lottery this past year, local good causes can now apply for up to £400 to support their work in the Epping Forest community.

Groups must be registered on the EFCL in order to apply.
The deadline for applications is Monday 7 September 2026.

Read more at https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/apply-now-for-lottery-grant-fund/

Epping Forest District Council Community and Wellbeing