Exploring strategic partnerships and leveraging the skills and experience of as wide an audience as possible is critical for the future success of a charity like Epping Forest. Indeed, ‘Connect to Proper’ is The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of…
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Epping Town Council – Annual Civic Reception
This week, I was honoured to attend the Mayor of Epping’s Civic Reception at Epping Hall. The purpose of the event is to draw together key community stakeholders and build community cohesion and collaboration. It is also an opportunity to…
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Epping Forest Welcomes Muslim Hikers
This weekend, I was delighted to welcome around 200 Muslim Hikers to Epping Forest, many of whom live in the area, but have never taken the opportunity to visit “the Green Lungs of London” before. Muslim Hikers was set up…
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Wanstead Parklands Visit
Today, I’ve had the pleasure of getting out in the sunshine and making the most of the natural beauty that is Wanstead Park, in Epping Forest. It was a joy to stop and chat with visitors at the Tea Hut,…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – April 2024
On Thursday 2 May, you will be asked to cast your votes for the Mayor of London and GLA Assembly Members, for the Essex Police and Crime Commissioner and for Essex County and Epping Forest District Councillors. Epping Forest is…
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RAF Kenley Celebrates Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial
1 April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a distinct military element. To mark the occasion, the City of London Corporation planted a red maple tree, donated by the family of former Wing…
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Burnham Beeches: Easter Egg Hunt
Are you looking for something fun to do in the great outdoors this Easter holidays which isn’t going to break the bank? If so, why not head down to Burnham Beeches for the Woodland Explorers: Easter Egg Hunt! Friday 29th…
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Epping Forest: Visitors urged to help protect native bluebells
Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked not to pick or trample on native English bluebells in order to protect and preserve these precious wildflowers for future generations to enjoy. For just a few brief weeks each spring, Chalet Wood…
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Epping Forest ‘Lend a Hand’ Day
As Chairman of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee at the City of London Corporation, I was delighted to host the Forest’s very first ‘Lend a Hand Day’ on Saturday 23rd March. The event drew together long-standing volunteers who have…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – March 2024
This time last year, we were reflecting on how little rainfall Epping Forest had experienced during the winter months. This year, we may have experienced the wettest winter for 130 years and as a result, the Forest is very muddy…
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