Events

As lockdown eases, events will hopefully start to re-open, following guidelines of course.

If you run a community event or charity event, don’t forget to let me know so I can share the details with readers—just email me June@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk It will be lovely to see more events available locally.

The Red School is pleased to announce that the Baby and Toddler group

will re-open from April 13th

This is located at The Queens hall community centre, School Green Lane. 1.15pm-2.45pm term time, every Tuesday. £2.50 per family. As adult numbers have to be limited due to Covid, there will be a prebooking and paying system until further notice. We look forward to seeing you all again, and meeting some new families too. Please contact Louise on 07801 299549 to Book or for any further questions regarding Pre-School or Toddler group.

North Weald Market will reopen

Saunders Markets have confirmed that North Weald market is set to reopen fully on Saturday 17th April. More details will be available on the North Weald Village Life website.

Town Show to go ahead

The Epping Town Show will go ahead Sunday 4th July, the town council has agreed. The council has also voted to have the funfair as well as arena events and other entertainment - such as the Punch and Judy show and donkeys - as usual. Town Mayor Grahame Scruton told Thursday's council meeting: "Because at this time, 4th July, it's after the (COVID-19) restrictions have ended then I think we should go ahead. "There's a lot of associations that have a stall and they have not publicised themselves for a year-and-a-half. It would good to have them back to promote themselves." Councillor Hugh Pegrum said: "It is only a fortnight after all the restrictions are supposed to be lifted, and if there's any slippage then that end date could be pushed back. But if it all goes to plan there's no legal reason why we shouldn't hold it as normal." He added: "There's a risk of the whole thing being pushed back and are people going to be cautious for some while (after restrictions are lifted)?" Councillor Barbara Scruton said: "People are so fed up. If we could just put something on it would get a lot of support. It would show people we are trying to do something to bring them back to some sort of normality." Councillor Christine Burgess said: "People would really be looking forward to some kind of event. It's in the open air. We can have a certain amount of social distancing." Councillor Cherry McCredie said: "We need something to look forward too - maybe with social distancing. It's been a long, hard slog. I really think we should do it." Deputy Mayor councillor Michael Wright said: "This is the Town Show. People are used to it, they are used to the stalls and the arena. I think we should plan to go ahead with it. That's my heart talking."