Three brand-new Epping Forest Treasure Trails in Ongar, Loughton and Waltham Abbey, designed as fun, self-guided walking adventures suitable for all ages. Each trail takes around two hours to complete, with clues ranging from simple to challenging to ensure everyone can get involved.

 

 Thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) support, the District Council is able to offer the first 500 downloads for each trail completely free of charge on a first-come, first‑served basis.

 

 These trails aim to:

• Encourage families to get outdoors and enjoy local walking routes
• Build pride in our towns and neighbourhoods
• Increase footfall in our high streets
• Celebrate local architecture, history, landscapes and hidden stories

 We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your school community through Parent Mail or preferred communication channel.

 

How families can take part

1. Choose your local Epping Forest trail and click the link to go straight to it:

·       Ongar Trail – https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/chipping-ongar-treasure-hunt

·       Loughton Trail – https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/loughton-treasure-hunt

·       Waltham Abbey Trail – https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/waltham-abbey-treasure-hunt

1. Add your chosen trail to the basket.
2. Use the relevant code at checkout to download the trail for free:

·       Ongar: Ongar2026

·       Waltham Abbey: WalthamAbbey2026

·       Loughton: Loughton2026

 These trails offer a fantastic way for families to explore their local area together while learning about the history and character of our district.

The Christian Drama Resource Centre hires, at an affordable cost, costumes, props, scripts and also provide storytelling teams to churches, schools, drama groups and community organisations all over Loughton, Epping Forest, Essex ,Greater London and further afield.  On average we provide over 3000 costumes every year, for productions and school events.

 

Ivy Chimneys have used the CDRC services many times in the past to provide costumes for productions here and they have asked us to let you know that they are doing a Coffee morning fundraiser on Saturday 6th June.

 

Please do go along to find out more and support them.

 

Coffee Morning Fundraiser (10:00am – 12:00 noon)

All proceeds will go towards supporting CDRC.

Refreshments will be prepared and served by Wesley’s Café, with a percentage of proceeds generously donated to CDRC. The café will remain open until 1:00pm as usual.

Enjoy a relaxed morning with:

• Cakes
• Plants
• Jewellery
• Bric-a-brac
• Refreshments

 

Run by Jan and her team at Epping Music School...please see flyers for more details.

lessons are all 1:1 (siblings are very welcome to share a session!) and are tailored to each swimmer’s individual needs

Jan, our wonderful music coach, from Epping Music School is starting a 'Learn to DJ' 6 week course at the Music School in Thornwood.  

 

Please see all the details attached.