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Remembrance Day Services
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 12 NOVEMBER The service at the St Edmund and St Mary's church in Ingatestone will start at 10 am - everyone is welcome to attend regardless of faith and denomination. The laying of a wreath will take place afterwards, just before 11 am....
Xmas Pamper for the Ingatestone Elderly
Winter Coat Appeal
Free Christmas Lunch by Manna Meals
Manna Meals - a Christian charity who partners with local organisations to help provide nutritional meals for those who need it - are organising a free community Christmas lunch in Brentwood on 9 December (Bishop's Hall, Community Centre, Elizabeth Rd). Book your...
Alt Ed Planting Works Continue
The Alt Ed were busy again last week! They have reported that Ingatestone signs have been planted up along with several planters.
Hedgehog Friendly Fencing
Join the nationwide call for fencing companies to help hedgehogs More and more organisations and residents have been asking fencing companies to offer pre-made hedgehog highway products. Hedgehogs can travel 2km in a single night as they search for food and shelter,...
New Folly Surgery: Available Vaccines
Please find below the list from the New Folly surgery with the vaccines available to those in the respective cohorts: Shingles Shingles vaccination is available to everyone aged 70 to 79 and when eligible, you can have the shingles vaccination at any time of year. The...
Donate To Local Food Banks
As the festive season is approaching, local food banks need your donations more than ever - you can drop them at Ingatestone Budgens by the checkouts (46-54 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex. Opening hours: 6.30-21.00, except Sunday: 10.00-16.00). Donations are taken to...
Furlongs Closure from 13 November
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of The Furlongs, Ingatestone Please click here to find details of the intended closure of The Furlongs, due to commence on 13th November 2023 for 5 days. The closure is required for...
Storm Ciaran Warning
Please take extra care in the upcoming days when driving and taking public transport. FALLEN TREES To report a fallen tree that is obstructing a highway please contact Essex Highways here To report a fallen tree on a highway that is a risk to public safety call: 0345...
Chelmsford Winter Hub
People living with dementia and their carers are welcome to come in for a tea & chat - on 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Borrow eBooks on BORROWBOX App
READ FREE E-BOOKS ON BORROWBOX APP Did you know you can read FREE audio- and e-books on your phone or tablet? All you need is an account at one of Essex libraries and a Borrowbox app downloaded on your gadget! See for more details and how to get started:...
Grants from Essex Arts and Cultural Fund
Now in its third year, Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund supports organisations and creative practitioners to deliver a broad and exciting range of work and activity to engage with and bring communities in Essex together. Applications for this round are live...
Additional Overnight Closures on A12
Please read the National Highways e-bulletin from 31 October to find out about the dates of closures and diversion routes. Continued overnight Road Closures for Veg Clearance - eBulletin Oct 23
Plans to Close Rail Ticket Offices Scrapped
Please find below the BBC article on ticket office closure: Plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices in England have been scrapped. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the government had asked train operators to withdraw their proposals because they failed to...