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Donate to Food Banks
As temperatures drop and energy prices increate making cost of living higher, please consider donating to the Brentwood Foodbank- Trussell Trust - you can drop your donations off at the local Budgens. Please find the list of relevant items below:
Dementia Support Groups in Ingatestone
Fundangles Musical Bingo takes place in the Seymour pavilion on the 1st Thursday of the month; Side by Side support group for families of those living with dementia is held at the same venue every 4th Thursday. A Dementia/Memory Cafe THINGAMAJIGS has been recently...
Visit the Ingatestone Fire Station on 9 January
Ingatestone Fire Station are recruiting on-call firefighters - come in for a chat on 9 January from 7.30-9.30 PM.
An Update on A12 from Alex Burghart
IFPC received an update from Alex Burghart's office (following his meeting with IFPC, Essex County Council Cllr Lesley Wagland, and National Highways in December) about the impact of the ongoing A12 roadworks on Ingatestone High Street: "...I raised the suggestion...
Dementia Carer Support Survey
Essex County Council are working in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society to research and evaluate the carer support available to families living with, or caring for, people with dementia across Essex. Complete the survey by 16 February to help them establish what...
Civic Awards: Nominate a Local Hero
Do you know someone making a difference in our community? The annual Civic Awards are back, and are waiting for your nominations! Celebrate the unsung heroes and dedicated organisations in Brentwood Borough. Nominate those who go the extra mile to make our community a...
Volunteering Options in Essex
Embrace the spirit of giving in 2024! Explore volunteer opportunities in Essex to make a difference in the lives of others.
Christmas Refuse Collection
Click here to find out when your bins will be collected during the Christmas period. Normal collection days restart from Monday 15th January 2024
Free Firework Spectacular
Free Firework Spectacular is back! New Year's Eve, 7.15 - 7.30 Fairfield, Ingatestone Although Free Display the team needs to raise the money and the cash bucket collection will be held on the night - please remember to bring change. Happy Christmas!
Christmas Services
Christmas Day Lunch in Blackmore
If you or someone you know find yourself alone this Christmas, come along to the free Christmas Day Lunch (1-5 PM) at the Blackmore Village Hall. For more details please contact Emma Clare on 07771 848102 or email christmaslunch@yahoo.com
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Recycle your tree in aid of Helen Rollanson cancer charity! Scan the QR-code for more details and to register for the collection by 1 January
Christmas Opening Hours for IFPC and BBC
Brentwood Borough Council phone lines will continue to be available on the days they’re open over this period, from 08:30-17:00 Mon-Thurs and 08:30-16:30 Fri. If you need to contact us about an emergency when BBC offices are closed, please call the following: • For...
£380k Grant Scheme for Culture and Sports in Brentwood
A new grant programme has launched to support two of Brentwood Borough Council's chosen UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) interventions: E6 – Support for local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities E10 – Funding for local sports facilities, tournaments,...
Circles Art Ed Works in Bell Meads Garden
The Circled Alt Ed have been continuing works on the Bell Mead garden - you may have seen the membrane covering parts of it to prevent the weeds from growing. The area has been cleared of stinging nettles and cow-parsley, and later on will be planted with mixed ferns...