7. Events

For the January Issue—20th December For the February Issue—20th January

North Weald W.I.

North Weald W.I. meet at our Village Hall on the first Wednesday of each month starting at 1.45pm. enjoying an interesting speaker and a friendly get together. We welcome visitors, pay £4.00 on the door.

Home Instead Singing For The Brain

This runs on the third Wednesday of the month at Theydon Bois Village Hall in the morning. These sessions bring people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. We do vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and wellbeing. We also serve light refreshments and enable the group to chat amongst themselves. This event is free of charge and organised by Home Instead, Epping

British Legion invitation

You to a regular meeting in the Village Hall on the 3rd Friday of the month at 1930hrs.

Toddler Father Christmas

A special opportunity for Toddlers to meet Father Christmas in his grotto! Enjoy singing a nursery rhyme, making a craft, and hearing a story before visiting the grotto to receive a special gift. £6.50 per child 2 to5 years Friday 2 December 9.30am to11am Epping Forest District Museum 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL To book your place: Call 01992 716882 Email museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

West Essex Flower Club

West Essex Flower Club is meeting this month on Monday 5th December with arrangements entitled ‘Tis the season’ by National Flower demonstrator Jacqui Arnold at Thornwood Village Hall. Doors open for members Finger Fayre only at 12. 15pm followed by our demonstration open for all at 1.45pm. Visitors pay £7.00 on the door.

Home Instead Memory Lane Café

This runs every second Wednesday of the month in the afternoon at Theydon Bois Village Hall. These are fun afternoons, we run a quiz or a competition, serve light refreshments and always have a sing along of our favourite songs. One of our team, Kevin, plays his guitar and we have song sheets so it is simple to join in.

Get ready for the Winter Reading Challenge!

This year's challenge starts tomorrow, Saturday 26 November, so get down to your local library to collect your booklet and get started with all the wintery fun!

Join our plucky penguin Lyra, as she travels around the zoo to learn all about different winter traditions, and help her out by completing 6 fun challenges of your choice!

We’ve got lots of special goodies up for grabs too, so come and collect your challenge booklet from any Essex library!

Don’t forget to visit the website

www.northwealdvillagelife.co.uk Regular updates of news, Events etc.

North Weald Allstars Jazz Session

1st Saturday of each month 12pm onwards Tickets available on the door—£12

Ploughman’s Lunch

Held in the North Weald Village Hall Starts at 12.00 Every Second Saturday each month - This is organised for the the benefit of the Senior Citizens Society, a North Weald institution.

NEW Community Thornwood Market

Saturday 3rd September 2022 9.30 – 1pm Thornwood village hall Lots of different styles including food, local artisans

Don’t forget to send details of any events you are holding in the local the area.

Memory Café

Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month—10am—12pm This is a free event At St James’ Church Hall, Ongar Welcoming café especially for those with varying degrees of memory issues and those who love and care for them. Enjoy activities, bingo and more. Sponsored by Home Instead

Ongar Farmer ’s Market

Sunday 4th September 2022 10am– 2pm Pleasance Car Park (Next to Chipping Ongar Library) Lots of different styles including food, local artisans

Warm Places

Epping

Civic Hub, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping CM16 4BZ

Monday & Tuesday 10am to 4pm Call 01992 910701 Refreshments / Activities / Wifi available

Epping Library, St Johns Road, Epping CM16 5DN

Monday 9am to 5.30pm / Tuesday 9am to 5.30pm / Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm / Thursday 9am to 5.30pm / Friday 9am to 5.30pm / Saturday 9am to 5pm Wifi available

Epping Sports Centre, 25 Hemnall Street, Epping CM16 4LU

Call 01992 565670 / Email enquiries@eppingsportscentre.org Every day 11am to 2pm Refreshments – vending machines available

. North Weald

North Weald Library, 138 High Road, North Weald CM16 6BZ

Tuesday 9am to 1pm / Thursday 2pm to 5.30pm / Saturday 9am to 5pm

Ongar

St James Hall every third Wednesday of the month 10-12

Chipping Ongar Library, The Pleasance, High Street, Chipping Ongar CM5 9AB

Tuesday 9am to 1pm / Wednesday 9am to 7pm / Friday 9am to 5.30pm / Saturday 9am to 5pm

Ongar Sports Centre, The Gables, Fyfield Road, Chipping Ongar CM5 0GA

Every day 11am to 2pm

New service joins the Community Hub

Essex Cares Ltd becomes the latest partner to join the Epping Community Hub, based at the former Epping Forest District Council Offices in Epping. Essex Cares Ltd supports individuals with a diagnosed learning disability and/or Autism into paid employment and work opportunities. They provide customers with a bespoke service which covers CV writing, applications, interview preparation, interview attendance support, job coaching and sustainment. They are at the hub:• Wednesday 10am to 2pm • Friday 10am to 2pm You can contact Essex Cares Ltd via telephone 0333 013 5438, Email employment@essexcares.org or Website: ecl.org GriefLine (01279 945089) is a local resource offering much -needed emotional support via telephone, across West Essex and East Herts, to anyone struggling with their grief around the loss of someone. GriefLine operates from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. It is run by a team of St Clare staff and volunteers, trained to deliver emotional support to those who are struggling with their grief. Anyone who has experienced a loss, whether recently or in the past, is welcome to call GriefLine. No previous connection to St Clare Hospice is required to access support. If you would like to speak to someone about the loss of someone, no matter how long ago you were bereaved, the number to call is 01279 945089. GriefLine is free to call, though charges may apply in line with your standard network rate. For more information on GriefLine, visit: griefline.co.uk

Run, run reindeer at St Clare Hospice's Santa Fun Run

St Clare Hospice, is inviting local supporters to ‘paint the town red’ at their festive Santa & Elf Fun Run event, taking place from their St Clare Hospice Shop in Debden on Sunday 11th December 2022 at 12pm. This family-friendly festive fundraiser includes a 5k fun-run, where you can ‘dash through the streets’ wearing a complimentary, snuggly Santa suit as part of the run. A festive-fanatic’s dream come true! On the day, Hospice supporters can also expect to enjoy a range of festive treats on the day. And with every penny raised going towards St Clare’s free, compassionate care and support, it’s a heart-warming way to celebrate the festive season. To book your ticket, please visit the St Clare Hospice website at stclarehospice.org.uk/santarun

Entry is £15 for adults and £5 for children (which includes Santa suit for adults, and Elf ears for the kids). Santa suits and elf hats will be available on the day as part of your entry. Those who raise sponsorship will also be eligible for a free festive medal. The event will be starting and finishing at the St Clare Hospice Shop in Debden, 72 The Broadway, IG10 3SY on Sunday 11th December 2022. Registration from 11am, with the run starting at 12pm. For more information, contact please contact Clare Morris on 01279 773750 or email fund@stclarehospice.org.uk