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If you are holding date specific online events that can help individuals during these challenging times, you are welcome to add these events to the calendar (using the green button below) providing you are a charity or community group and/or the events are free to access.
Please note: The events in Essex featured are all third party events: Healthy Life Essex is not normally directly involved in organising or running any of these events. As events may be cancelled or details changed without us being informed, please always clarify details with the organiser/contact listed. Healthy Life Essex cannot accept responsibility for incorrect information shown on our events listings.
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Sizzling Seashore – Bedfords Park
A daily drop-in event at Bedfords Park during the school holidays. No need to book Follow the trail around the park to find out what sizzles on the seashore. Find all the clues and return to the Centre to claim your seaside-related scratch magnet prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Pixies and Fairies – Hornchurch Country Park
At eh Pixies and Fairies event at Horchurch country Park, can you solve the clues and find the pixie village in the woods? Fancy Dress optional. Bback to the centre to create your own crown. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »Forest School Under 5’s – Belfairs
A wonderful couple of hours at Belfairs Woodland Centre for the under 5s. Let them get outside and explore led by trained Forest School leaders! Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, play woodland games and relax on the hammock. The only limit is their imagination! Please come fully prepared for outdoor session.
Find out more »Make your own frisbee – Hanningfield
Meet at Hanningfield Visitor Centre to make your own frisbee to take away using Indian hand block printing techniques. Suitable for ages 7+. all materials supplied. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
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The Haven Community Hub Open Day – Southend
The Open Day is to raise funds and awareness for The Haven Older People's Community Hub in Hamlet Court Road, an Age Concern project. There is a free fair during the day with a 'Boomers Gig' in the evening. The free fair is open from 11am to 4pm. Find out more about the Haven Community
Find out more »Songs and stories for Little Ones – Thurrock
A lovely session for the under 5s at Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. Meet at the Visitor Centre for a fun time. Enjoy a selection of songs and stories with lots of singing, clapping and stomping our feet. This is a drop-in event: no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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