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ALL EVENTS LISTED IN OUR APRIL AND MAY CALENDAR ARE NOW POSITIVE, ONLINE VIRTUAL EVENTS.
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.
Directory advertisers can add their own ad hoc events free of charge as can most charities. Other events may incur a cost. The directors reserve the right not to accept entries or to make a small charge.
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Christmas Forest School Friday at Belfairs
If your children love to be outdoors, they'll love this Christmas Forest School Friday at Belfairs Nature Reserve Drop your over 5s off in the morning with a packed lunch and plenty of warm clothing (suitable for getting muddy) and let them enjoy a few hours making dens, climbing trees, getting muddy, using tools, creating
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Wind In The Willows Winter Trail – Hanningfield reservoir
Enjoy the Wind in the Willows Winter, Christmas-themed trail at Hanningfield Reservoir. Mr Toad has been a little bit of a silly boy and he has lost his Christmas gifts in the woods. Can you help him find them? This is a drop-in event. No need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Winter Wonderland at Abberton
Come and have a great time and meet Santa at Abberton in his magical outdoor Winter Wonderland grotto. Receive a present, enjoy a festive trail and make some Christmas crafts to take home. You will need to book one of the hour-long sessions to meet Santa and take part in the craft session. Booking essential
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Winter survival at Bedfords Park
Have you got what it takes to survive the winter in Bedfords Park? Find out how our wildlife survives the winter and put your survival skills to the test. See if you can track wild animals, build a shelter and light a fire. Advance booking essential Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear
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Make bird feeders from pine cones – Thurrock
Visit Thurrock Thameside Nature Reserve and learn how to make bird feeders from pine cones. Take your feeder home and watch birds enjoy it through the winter. A great event for nature lovers, suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Campfire Carols at Bedfords Park
Meet the EWT team in the Visitor Centre at Bedfords Park to make a glowing lantern before heading to our woodland area for a campfire and a festive sing-song. Fun for all the family! Advance booking essential Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for the weather Booking essential
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