Half Term fun for everyone!
Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids active (and off their screens) this February half term? Our Mini Camps, City Camps, and kids’ courses are the perfect solution. Packed with sports, games, and creative activities, they’re designed to help children learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy every moment of their school break. Whether […]
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Local schoolchildren first to view Britain’s largest Iron Age gold coin hoard
Children view the Great Baddow Hoard at the Museum of Chelmsford.
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RotaKids Clubs plant Crocuses by the Orchard
RotaKids from Elmwood and Trinity St Mary’s C of E primary schools met up by the Orchard in South Woodham Ferrers, to plant Crocus corms.
Pumpkins and pantry supplies – Primary school collects essential donations for Wickford Foodbank
Recently, pupils at Rettendon Primary School, in Chelmsford, hosted their annual harvest festival event to support Wickford Foodbank. In addition to collecting essential goods for the foodbank.
Come & Join the Girls Brigade
Girls brigade has been an active uniformed organisation in South Woodham for over 50years and have, in all that time, had loads of fun, taught many new skills, created a safe place and seen friendships develop.
What’s on at your local library this Half Term?
Check out what’s on in our libraries this October Half Term, from autumnal crafts to spooky science, author workshops to seasonal stories, and more!
Explore magic, wonder and science through new events this October half term
Three years after the huge, ethereal Gaia came to Chelmsford Cathedral in 2022, another magnificent planetary art installation by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram is set to be displayed in the cathedral’s nave this month.
Chelmsford Science Festival
The wait is over! The full programme for the Chelmsford Science Festival 2025 is now available – packed with events and hands-on activities spanning science and engineering, health, technology, the environment, business, law, and the arts.
New children’s exhibition to explore the imagination of Oi Frog! author Kes Gray
A new family-friendly exhibition opening at the Museum of Chelmsford this autumn will explore the works of bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray, who comes from Chelmsford.
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance’s First Ever Bubble Rush is a Huge Success
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is celebrating the huge success of its first-ever Bubble Rush, held on Sunday 17th August at Chelmsford City Racecourse, proudly sponsored by Utilize Plc.
Chelmsford Theatre launches children’s competition to record panto welcome lines
Chelmsford Theatre’s Voice of Panto competition has returned for 2025. The competition gives children aged five to eleven the opportunity to write and record their very own pre-show welcome messages to be played throughout the theatre’s foyer and bars over the panto season. It’s the perfect activity to engage their minds as the summer holidays go on.
30 Chelmsford activities for the family this summer
The school holidays have landed and if you’re wondering how to keep the family entertained throughout the long, hot summer, check out our roundup of 30 things to do in Chelmsford – that’s almost enough to do something different every day of the holidays!
Volunteer with Girlguiding in South Woodham Ferrers!
Volunteer with Girlguiding In South Woodham Ferrers, join the fun and inspire the next generation.
Performing Arts Course in Musical Theatre
Chelmsford Theatre have partnered with leading drama school Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts to offer a performing arts course in musical theatre, starting in September.
Musical in a Week: Matilda – Ages 9 to 15
This workshop takes place every day between 10am and 4pm from Monday 4 to Friday 8 August with a 6pm performance on the Friday.