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Elsenham Parish Council are proud to announce that the long awaited upgrade to the playground at the recreation ground is happening very soon!

The whole park is getting a revamp, including new flooring connecting all pieces of equipment throughout, meaning you will no longer have to go onto grass/mud. There is also new equipment being installed, as well as retaining some of the existing equipment.

Unfortunately due to safety reasons, the playground will be closed throughout the refurbishment. Works at scheduled to start on Monday 7th November, with a provisional date for it to re-open on 21st December.

The whole park is getting a revamp, including new flooring connecting all pieces of equipment throughout, meaning you will no longer have to go onto grass/mud. There is also new equipment being installed, as well as retaining some of the existing equipment.

If your children need their playground fix, please use Isabell Drive in the meantime.

UDC is asking you what their spending priorities should be in 2023/24

Have your say and let Uttlesford District Council know what action they should prioritise in the year ahead

Have your say and let Uttlesford District Council know what action they should prioritise in the year ahead

There are three parts to this budget consultation:

• Tell us which of the Corporate Plan priorities are important or not so important (www.uttlesford.gov.uk/corporate-plan),

• Does Uttlesford District Council provide good value for money?

• Which of our services should we spend more on and which less?

The consultation runs until Monday, 31 October.

Have your say at: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2023-24

GriefLine… Because you’re missing them even more today.

It doesn’t matter if your loss was recently or in the past, trained bereavement volunteers are ready to listen

It doesn’t matter if your loss was recently or in the past, trained bereavement volunteers are ready to listen

St. Clare Hospice volunteer will give you a non-judgemental space to talk about how you are feeling and offer emotional support.

If you want to talk, the team are ready to listen.

📞01279 945089 – 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

https://griefline.co.uk/

Please share this post to help us reach more people who just need someone to talk to today.

Understanding Dementia Better

Dementia Adventure’s online Understanding Dementia Better sessions are completely free for family carers

Dementia Adventure’s online Understanding Dementia Better sessions are completely free for family carers

The next session is on Tues, 1st Nov at 10.30am.

After attending:

97% have an increased understanding of how to support someone with dementia.

95% have more knowledge of the information and support available.

92% have a more positive understanding of dementia.

80% feel better equipped to cope with their situation.

7 out of 10 carers feel less isolated.

Book your free ticket today: http://ow.ly/uIj750L6Vml

ECC launches new £100k fund for warm and welcoming spaces this winter

Essex County Council are urging organisations across Essex to apply for their new Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Spaces Fund

Essex County Council are urging organisations across Essex to apply for their new Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Spaces Fund

Launched today, the £100,000 fund offers grants of up to £1,000 so organisations can create new spaces or activities, or extend their existing services.

The fund is open to charities, clubs or associations, community interest companies and town and parish councils.

Grants can be used for things like equipment to run new activities, venue or catering costs, operational costs including utilities, and staff or volunteer expenditure.

Cllr Louise McKinlay, ECC Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community, Equality, Partnerships and Performance, said: “We know people across the country are struggling at the moment and helping tackle the cost of living crisis is a key priority for Essex County Council.

“Our new Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Spaces Fund will provide funding to organisations, so they can better support those in need in their communities.

“This might be by opening up somewhere warm for people to go this winter or offering activities for them to enjoy inside a safe and welcoming space.

“We hope this fund will provide support for those most in need, but also bring communities closer together and help people feel connected with others in their area. I would urge groups across Essex to apply.”

The fund will be administered by the Essex Association of Local Councils (EALC) on their behalf.

Find out more or apply to the Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Spaces Fund at the EALC website – https://ealc.gov.uk/winter-warmth-and-welcome-spaces-fund/

Wellbeing Over 40 for World Menopause Day

SWTC is delighted to be hosting an event to raise awareness and promote a positive message around the menopause. A relaxed evening to include information and discussion on nutrition, exercise, sleep and mental wellbeing presented by guest speaker, Professor Joyce Harper.

An evening of discussion in Saffron Walden on Tuesday 18th October 2022

An informal talk from Professor Joyce Harper, professor of Women’s Health at University College London, who will be joined by a selection of local wellbeing practitioners.

When: Tuesday 18th October 2022 starting at 6.30 p.m.

Where: The Garden Room, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EH

Price: £5 each. Includes glass of bubbles on arrival

Tickets can be purchased from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre

For further details of this special event please visit: https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/news/swtc-menopause-awareness-evening/

Volunteer Opportunity: St Clare Hospice Shop Saffron Walden

St Clare in Saffron Walden now need extra help in their busy shop. Can you volunteer on a regular basis?

The St. Clare Hospice Shop in Saffron Walden is one of the town’s best-kept secrets, offering an eclectic mix of clothing, homeware and some furniture

The shop is known locally for stocking unusual jewellery, watches and other trinkets, and is a treasure-trove of goodies, all sold in support of the hospice.

St Clare in Saffron Walden now need extra help in their busy shop. If you are able to volunteer either for a few hours or a day or two a week, please contact UCAN Volunteer Coordinator Susan Dennison on 01799 510525 for further details, or email volunteer@ucan.org.uk with details of your availability and we will be in touch.

Please contact UCAN in the first instance, as we are helping to fill these volunteer opportunities.

Thank you for your interest.

The Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, part of Essex County Council, are running another Men4MentalHealth course starting in November

The Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, part of Essex County Council, are running another Men4MentalHealth course starting in November

It is for any man feeling low, experiencing a lack of motivation, loss of direction, struggling in their relationships or struggling in any other way with their mental health

The course is open to any man living in Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock) aged between 18 and 65.

The course will be running on Tuesdays, between 5pm-7pm, held over 6 consecutive weeks. Start date yet to be confirmed.

Men can either attend in person or virtually. If wanting to join virtually, they can attend the session using their mobile/laptop/computer/tablet from the comfort of their own home and join with members at the in person session.

The location for the face to face sessions will be in Chelmsford near the train station.

We’ve already had some fantastic feedback from previous cohorts:

“the course gave me useful strategies for coping with mental health”

“it helped hearing other people’s stories and how even though we had different circumstances, we still helped and supported each other and had similar issues”

“I thought it was facilitated extremely well”

“I liked the fact that the group was online, because I was in the safety of my own environment, it was less anxiety provoking”

“it made me feel that I wasn’t alone. I now know that there are other people in the same boat”

“I was really in a bad place and now I’m out of that place, I’ve made friends and learnt a lot of things about my mental health, and learnt about other people’s mental health”

“I really can’t stress what a difference to my life you and Lucy have made… I can’t thank you enough.”

If you know of men who would like to attend, all we ask is for them to contact the team as soon as possible. The number is 0333 032 2958 and email is MH.wellbeingteam@essex.gov.uk.

If you have any questions please feel free in get in contact with them.

Essex Police Uttlesford drop in sessions in Great Dunmow

PCSO Natalie Smith will be at the Uttlesford Community Hub in Great Dunmow on 24th October 2022 between 6pm-8pm

PCSO Natalie Smith will be at the Uttlesford Community Hub in Great Dunmow on 24th October 2022 between 6pm-8pm

These drop-in sessions are an opportunity for the community to speak with the local community policing team about any concerns they may have.

Future dates:
17th November 2022- 10am-12pm
16th December 2022- 6pm-8pm

Uttlesford Community Hub, 45 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow. CM6 1DQ. We are an accessible venue and have disabled parking at the front of the building.

For more information visit:

https://www.facebook.com/events/808794600453712/808794613787044/

Little Easton Coffee Morning

You are invited to the first Little Easton Coffee Morning on 11th October 2022

You are invited to the first Little Easton Coffee Morning on 11th October 2022

What: Coffee Morning in Little Easton

When: Tuesday 11th October 2022 starting at 10.30 a.m.

Where: Little Easton Memorial Hall, Manor Rd, Little Easton. CM6 2JR

Everyone is welcome at the first Little Easton Coffee Morning being held on Tuesday 11th October. Do come along for coffee, snack and chat.

We hope you can make it!