Let's Keep Covid in Check
Explore Essex safely this summer. If you're visiting Great Notley, Hadleigh or Thorndon on these selected dates, visit a pop-up stand to collect your free self-test kits.
We’re here to help you escape the crowds. But if you find yourself in a busy area, don’t forget to:
– put on your face covering
– keep your distance
– wash your hands or use sanitiser
The rules have relaxed, but Covid-19 hasn’t. Taking twice-weekly self-tests will help you and others to stay safe.
Regular testing is the only way to know if you’ve caught Covid-19. Self-test with your family during the summer holidays and make sure you’re all safe to socialise.
Let’s look out for each other and Keep Covid in Check. You can get FREE self-test kits from one of our pop-up stands at the following Explore Essex Country Parks.
Great Notley Country Park:
25 August - All day
01 September - All day
08 September - All day
Thorndon North Country Park:
01 September - Morning
08 September - Morning
Hadleigh Country Park:
25 August - Afternoon
01 September - Afternoon
08 September - Afternoon
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Essex Record Office Presents...
ERO Presents is back! Explore the history of Essex at a series of talks held at the Essex Record Office this autumn.
- Dates: September 7 - November 2, 2021
- Venue: Essex Record Office
- Times: 10:30am - 12:00pm
- For adults
- Price: £5
Woodland Play at Danbury Country Park
Join us for woodland play sessions, aimed at the under 5's. Activities include forest crafts and building dens.
- Dates:
- September 27, 2021
- October 4, 2021
- October 11, 2021
- October 18, 2021
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- For under 5s
- Price: Block of six sessions £48.00 for first child, £30.00 for siblings (under 18 months free if accompanied by a paying child, adults free).
Home education sessions at Danbury Country Park
Aimed at home educated children, this series of six sessions at Danbury Country Park includes nature activities, forest crafts, imagination, physical play and building things.
- Dates:
- September 27, 2021
- October 4, 2021
- October 11, 2021
- October 18, 2021
- Venue: Danbury Country Park
- Times: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Block of six sessions: £48.00 for first child, £30.00 for siblings (under 18 months free if accompanied by a paying child, adults free)