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Essex: News - January 2026
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Thriftwood Scout Campsite and Outdoor Activity Centre
25th January 2026
Based within Brentwood, this great woodland venue provides the perfect opportunities for children to explore exhilarating activities, from archery to high ropes, kayaking to fishing and bushcraft and so much more! With Activity Days available during half term holidays and birthday parties each weekend,...
Exciting things to celebrate this spring at Audley End!
23rd January 2026
A new name, an updated look, new play village & Mother’s Day Fun For the past few months, we’ve been busy sprinkling a little magic behind the scenes. We have evolved our name to Audley End Enchanted Railway with a new look to match! For more than 60 years, families have known and...
Working Parent Funded Early Education Entitlement
21st January 2026
Eligible working parents of children from the term after a child is 9 months old to 4-years-old are able to access 30 hours of funded childcare per week for 38 weeks per year. To check whether you are eligible in the first instance visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk as this will help you to understand...
Meet The Pawfessionals in the Essex Winter Reading Challenge
13th January 2026
Embark on an exciting journey with The Pawfessionals as they explore the amazing careers waiting for them across the fantastic and diverse county of Essex Participants are invited to complete six fun challenges from a choice of twelve and collect stickers of each of The Pawfessionals to add to their...