Play in the Park

Photo: C. Jones

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Play in the Park - Play in the Park is all about playing games and having fun outdoors. The Play in the Park team will bring a range of sports equipment and arts and crafts resources for children and their parents/carers to enjoy together and organise activities and games. No need to book, just drop in at any time. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check the details below to see when Play in the Park will be at a park near you. Free of charge.

Epping

Supported by Epping Town Council Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 6SP • Monday 8 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm • Monday 15 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm Supported by Epping Upland Parish Council

Epping Playing Fields (Doorstep Green) Epping Green, CM16 6QJ

• Friday 19 August: 10am to 12noon

North Weald

Supported by North Weald Bassett Parish Council Queens Hall Community Centre (playing field), The Pavilions, School Green Ln, North Weald, CM16 6EY • Tuesday 9 August: 10am to 12noon Thornwood Common Playing Field, Parish Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, CM16 6NB

• Friday 12 August: 10am to 12noon

Don’t forget to visit our website: www.northwealdvillagelife.co.uk

The sun shone on the annual Epping Show which took place on Sunday 3rd July.

Parking was at St Margaret’s Hospital. Funfair rides were available as well as a range of local groups and companies. St Studios, Epping High Street, had their carvan there ready to take photos of all family members including the family dog! Epping Horticultural Society were present ready to talk everything green and gardening.

M11 crash near Harlow leaves motorcyclist with 'potentially life-changing' injuries

A motorcyclist is facing potentially life-changing injuries after a collision on the M11, near Harlow, on Sunday, 24th July. The rider reportedly came off his bike, a black motorcycle, near to Junction 7 (Harlow) at around 3.30pm.

The accident has left the man seriously injured, which have been described as potentially life-changing. Essex Police is now appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Essex Police has said: "We are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage following a collision on the M11 which left a motorbike rider with serious injuries."

The force continued: "We need anyone saw what led up to the incident and any interactions with other vehicles to come forward. If you have any information or dash cam footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 859 of 24 July. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. Source: Essex Police