Features Archive
City Council leads the way in eco-friendly driving
Chelmsford City Council is leading the way in promoting more eco-friendly driving by taking out a four-year lease on a new, more environmentally-friendly petrol/plug-in electric BMW 7-Series hybrid to replace the thirteen year old diesel Jaguar, which is used by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to attend official engagements.
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ESSEX AUTHOR KALEY OWEN RELEASES THREE NEW BOOKS IN 'ANIMAL ALPHABET' SERIES
Dash the Dolphin, Esme the Elephant, and Frank the Flamingo are the latest stories from the author to be published by Tiny Tree.
Writtle University College retains Ofsted 'good' rating!
The Ofsted report commented that WUC "continues to be good" and how students "receive very good support from teachers and assessors to help them be successful in their chosen subject".
Chelmsford Indian Association Diwali Celebrations 2017
The Chelmsford Indian Association hosted the annual Diwali celebrations on the 4th of November at the Hamptons Sports and Leisure Club (old Marconi Club) between 5 pm and 11 pm and it was a huge hit among the British Indian Community living in and around Chelmsford.
Winners of 2017 Essex Salon Awards revealed
The winners of the 2017 Essex Salon Awards were announced Sunday 5th November at Orsett Hall.
The ceremony welcomed 250 hair industry professionals to recognise the successes of a wide range of talented individuals, businesses and team accomplishments within the county of Essex.
Old Park Meadow Coffee Morning
Why not come along to Old Park Meadow at North End, Chelmsford for a walk and then join us for a coffee.
Fabulous Fundraiser Ruth Gilbey Raises Money forHelen Rollason Cancer Charity with Mastectomy Playlist
After receiving support from HRCC following her breast cancer diagnosis, Ruth Gilbey decided to raise money for the Essex-based charity with #RuthsPlaylist. The playlist is made up of songs suggested by the public in return for a donation, and it will be played to Ruth's surgeon during her mastectomy surgery next year.
Sustainability project launched at Writtle University College
Writtle University College has launched a sustainability project to enhance, develop and promote the 'green' credentials of its campus and operations.
As part of the wide-ranging project, which is being led by students and staff, the University College is aiming to have the largest Solar PV generating capacity of any education establishment in the UK.
EC Financial Services present their latest grant to Dementia Adventure
EC Financial Services are delighted to present their latest grant to Dementia Adventure, who specialise in designing and delivering supported short breaks and holidays for people living with dementia, as well as their family and carers.
Your support means a great deal to us
Springfield Youth Group is A Place To Belong.
We provide a safe space for 11-17 year olds to meet up with their friends and make new ones without fear of crime, bullying or violence.
Indian Food Festival is a big hit for local community
The tickets for the much-awaited Indian Food festival which was held on the 7th October at the Boreham Village Hall were sold out way before the deadline.
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Art of the Possible Festival
Are you involved in a not for profit organisation or community group? Then coming soon to an Essex town or village near you, for the good of the local community
Helping you take the first step on your journey back to work
Helping you take the first step on your journey back to work
The Art of the Possible Festival A showcase of the amazing things going on locally to you
Coming soon to a town near you - a pop up theatre, a multi-faith gathering and a living library are among events lined up to take place this October for the Art of the Possible Festival.
POSITIVE CHANGE IN CHELMSFORD AS THE COMMUNITY UNITES TO CHAMPION YOUNG PEOPLE
SPRINGFIELD YOUTH GROUP celebrated its official opening on Friday 1st September 2017 with members, their families, youth workers and invited guests at Springfield Parish Centre's Daffodil Room.
Chelmsford Law Clinic starting at Chelmsford Civic Centre
The Chelmsford Law Clinic is a free legal advice clinic based in the Chelmsford Civic centre, open on a fortnightly basis by appointment only. The Clinic has been in development for a while, many legal charities have collaborated to help launch the Clinic.
Breakfasts at the William B
On a Glorious Bank holiday Monday, Myself and 11 others visited the WIlliam B for their new weekend breakfast offering.
Run, hike or fly... there's an HRCC challenge for everyone
Did watching the London Marathon inspire you to join the runners on the start line next year?
Family Protection advice from Checkmate Investigations
We are writing on a topic that is very close to our hearts at Checkmate Investigations.
Figures published from organisations such as Action on Elder Abuse show that 500,000 older people are abused in the UK each year. This is a frightening and shocking statistic when it is quite apparent that too many perpetrators are not being caught or convicted.
Leisure Leagues
Firstly we have been around for a long time. Not only are we the longest established small sided leagues operator in the UK, we are also the largest and the one that, if we may modestly say so, all our competitors look up to and follow.
Of course, there are other things that make us different too.
Essex Army Cadet Corp Of Drums
On Monday nights Cadets from the Essex Army Cadet Corp Of Drums meet in Chelmsford Army Reserve Centre to practise music and drill. This week the talented young musicians became the teachers as they were joined by youngsters from the Witham Royal British legion.
ECFS Present quarterly grant to Circle Adult Bereavement
EC Financial Services' quarterly grant was recently awarded to Circle Adult Bereavement, part of Farleigh Hospice.
Their donation of £250 will fund creative sessions using flatbed scanners.
Rivenhall Airfield - help us to revive the history and memories
Rivenhall Airfield was first known as USAAF Rivenhall (formally as USAAF Station AAF-168. The airfield had the Station Code 'RL' and it was first inhabited by the USAAF 363rd Fighter Group of the US 9th Air Force, and it was later occupied by the 397th Bombardment Group. The 9th Air Force moved to the airfield in January 1944, and fully left in October 1944.
An interview with talented local author Fiona Collins
Your Community Hub are delighted to bring you an interview with talented local author Fiona Collins.
Welcome to the Community Hub Fiona! Before we find out about your writing background and new novel, tell us a little about yourself?
I live in Little Waltham with my husband, three kids and a split personality cat (part wildlife-killer, part lap-snuggler).
Introducing Mimosa Beauty
The Community Hub were delighted to accept an invitation to the opening of a new beauty salon in Chelmsford, Essex.
Award-winning Mimosa Beauty has moved from its original location in Broomfield, to a lovely three-storey townhouse on New London Road, a stone's throw from the town centre.
At Barnardo's we believe in children
At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. We will ensure their needs are met and their voices are heard.
Record numbers saddle up for Ride For Helen
Record numbers saddle up for yesterday's Ride For Helen. Cyclists from around the region flocked to The Crix, in Hatfield Peverel yesterday to participate in Ride for Helen, raising £41,442 for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, with more sponsorship still to come in. The event, which has become a flagship fundraiser for HRCC, saw record numbers registering with over 1,400 taking part.
The New London ~ Review
On one of our City's most iconic thoroughfares, sits an inconspicuous building, for many years a traditional pub, before that a working mans Inn.
Now at 147 New London Road, we can proudly recommend the New London. Up until recently and better known for a long time as the Red Lion, the New London trades as one of Chelmsford's fine dining establishments.
Young Lives Vs Cancer - Dean Lloyd - Update 12th June
Dean Lloyd from Stansted Airport Fire & Rescue Service and his friend Richard are taking part in the CLIC Sargent London to Paris Cycle Challenge.
The Challenge Starting in London the route heads through glorious English countryside, to the ferry from Dover to Calais. This 300 mile, Four day French adventure is an incredible experience of a lifetime!
Eloi?se Durrant Local Patisserie chef currently starring in Extreme Cake Makers C4
Feature by Steve Gansbuehler: My only real experience of baking is largely limited to combining rice krispies and melted chocolate, sometimes cornflakes if I feel like mixing things up a bit. So when I saw a picture of Eloise Durrant holding a guitar as though she was about to perform and then learnt that it was in fact a cake I was pretty amazed.
Tom McGinley Professional Boxer - Chelmsford, Essex
My boxing career started back in 2011, I was a late starter as spent my teens and early 20's playing football for a local club. However after rupturing the ACL in my right knee twice it was time to call it a day!
It all started for me by phoning a local gym that I knew was offering boxing classes. I booked my first session in with the trainer, the next thing I knew I was sparring week in week out and I remember how happy it made me to hear him say "you have got a bit about you, do you fancy having a bout?".
William B - Caribbean themed menu
William B's team of talented chefs will once more be putting together a 3 course Caribbean themed menu for you to enjoy.
Ever wanted to learn to fly RC?
The Chelmsford Model Flying Association is an enthusiastic group of like minded people of all ages who enjoy building, flying and occasionally crashing all forms of rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
Live Dosa - Vishnu, Keralan New Year and the Harvest Season
We were welcomed like old friends by Fazila and Aji, to an opulently decorated Live Dosa on Good Friday, which also coincides with Vishnu, Keralan New Year and the Harvest Season.
Very much a family occasion, we were joined by local residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area, along with local dignitaries, namely the Lady Mayor, Patricia Hughes.
Jessica Richardson - a very talented singer
Jessica Richardson is a talented singer aged just 13. She has had singing lessons for the last couple of years and has been singing in public on the odd occasion since she was 3 where she sang on stage at The Towngate Theatre with a drama group.
Community Transport For All
If you need transport because you can't access the bus or it'll take too many buses to get where you need to go - we're here for you! Whether you're a yummy mummy, a dashing dad or a gorgeous grandparent there's a transport option for you.
Friday night is steak night at the William B
We have a great offer for all you steak lovers, the place to be, is The William B.
Served every Friday, get that "Friday Feeling" and treat yourself after all it is the weekend.
Independent Support Essex are looking for volunteers
Independent Support Essex are looking for volunteers, and offering life changing opportunities in return.
iSEssex is a partnership of local charities, working together to deliver Independent Support to families and young people with special needs as they prepare for and navigate the path towards an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Coconut Sambol - Sri Lankan take away and more...
Recently in Chelmsford there has been an influx of different restaurants offering a multitude of different cuisines, however takeaways have been mainly limited to kebabs, pizza, chinese and indian. When I heard that Mudith Mathanga had started up a business offering Sri Lankan cuisine I was intrigued to try it.
Galvin Green Man: Jamie McGuire playing live!
This St Patrick's Day we've got the amazing Jamie McGuire playing live! Join us for an evening of great music washed down with some great cask ales - or of course, Guinness!
Live Dosa - Review
We at the community hub we were asked to enjoy the culinary delights of Live Dosa, located opposite the bus station in the centre of Chelmsford city.
As soon as you arrive you are greeted by friendly and enthusiastic staff, who, whether you have dined here before, you are treated like a regular.
It is a family run restaurant and their passion for the food and the whole dining experience they want to create for you, is obvious from the beginning.
Southern Skirmish Association
Hello, my name is Robert and I am part of the Southern Skirmish Association, a group of about 150 people who have an avid interest in the American Civil war.
A war which not only had American fighters but lots of foreign fighters like the English, Irish and Germans.
Chelmsford Buddhist community group
You are all more than welcome to come along to Chelmsford's first Triratna Buddhist Community group.
It started in November 2016 and like many other groups with this Buddhist movement because of the enthusiasm of Friends from and near Chelmsford who had attended other Triratna Centres and Groups.
Chelmsford Star Co-operative
Our award winning fundraising scheme was set up in 1999, and is our way of helping over 350 local charities and community organisations to raise some additional money. It's free for groups to register.
Essex Youthbuild Trade School in Chelmsford
Trade School provides young people with a fantastic opportunity to work with skilled trades people, trying out different trades and gaining some basic construction skills in bricklaying, carpentry, painting, plumbing and tiling whilst working in a fun, friendly and safe environment. It's a great way of getting to try out different trades before making decisions about apprenticeships or college.
Bottle Bureau - Chelmsford
Once again we at the Community Hub, steeled ourselves against the cold November night and ventured out to the city's newest drinking establishment, all in the name of bringing you the best in City life of course!!
Yo-Yo - Bereavement Support for Children and Young People
Yo-Yo, helping with the ups and downs of lossThe Yo-Yo Project is a Farleigh Hospice service which supports children and young people who are facing a loss or have been bereaved. The service has been open since 2006 and is part funded by BBC Children in Need.
Galvin Green Man At Howe Street
We at the community Hub were invited to a preview night at the newly refurbished Green Man at Howe Street.
The Brainchild and labour of love of the Michelin Starred Galvin Brothers. They have aspired to bring a touch of top London dining, sumptuous surroundings and excellent customer service to rural Essex and have achieved this and more.
The Blue Falcons - Gymnastic Display Team
The Blue Falcons Gymnastic Display Team was founded in 1974 by retired Team Manager Mick Ford, (now run by retired senior gymnast Gary 'Bouncing Bomb' Steggall) and consists of students from Year 6 up to adults.
Based at Chelmer Valley High School the team train two evenings a week.
The Chelmsford Film Club
The Chelmsford Film Club was founded in 1987 and aims to show some of the best in Independent, Arthouse and World Cinema. Unlike most private Cinema Clubs, which normally meet in libraries and church halls, our films are shown at the Cramphorn Theatre in Fairfield Road (near the Bus Station), with a modern, fully digital projection system and cinema style raked seating.
Write Said Fred is a fun and informal group for writers
Write Said Fred is a fun and informal group for writers of all experience levels, from those with many books published either in paper form or electronic to others just starting out.
Chelmsford Hockey Club
Chelmsford Hockey Club is a large and friendly club that welcomes and caters for hockey players of all standards from an elite standard through to complete beginners.
Thameside Wheelchair Dancing
My name is Jane, I am 26 years old and I have cerebral palsy. About a year ago I joined a wheelchair dancing group in Southend called Thameside Wheelchair dancing. I absolutely love it, it has helped me make new friends and built my confidence, normally I am a very shy person. And I recently competed in my first dance competition which I loved.
The 7th Chelmsford Boys Brigade Company
The 7th Chelmsford Boys Brigade Company are based at All Saints' Church, Springfield in Chelmsford, Essex and we run the The Boys' Brigade UK & RoI programme for boys aged from 5 years to 18 years across four sections.
The Thirsty Strummers Ukulele Band - Ideas Hub
Saturday 18th June - 2.30pm to 3.30pm - performing at the Ideas Hub
Exam Time Again
Just as the sun begins to warm our skin exam time looms for thousands of students. Hours are to be spent huddled over books and computers and acres of notes are created. Inevitably some students just seem to work through this process but for others it is a time of stress, torment and crushing self-doubt, all of this bleeding into the life of the family.
Hatfield Peverel Football Club
This week is national girls football week encouraging girls into football. Hatfield Peverel FC have successfully launched our first all girls team this season playing at under 10s in the Essex girls league and we are now looking for more girls from school.
Namas Yoga Workshops
Hope you are well. Some of you may have read on Facebook that I'm hosting 3 Yoga Workshops this Spring! Workshops give you the opportunity to delve deeper in to specific postures and parts of your practice.
Don't Worry Be Happy
As human beings from time to time we all find ourselves worrying over something. You maybe the sort of person who wakes up at 5.00am ruminating over some perceived difficulty you are facing, or just get constantly distracted during the day by some worry that just keeps churning round in your mind. One of the most discussed difficulties with clients in my clinic is rumination, that inability to just let unhelpful thoughts go.
Empty Nest Syndrome
Empty Nest Syndrome is the term (non- clinical) used to describe the complex mix of emotions surrounding the departure of your last child from home. September in particular can be a heavily emotional month; not only are the heady days of summer and family time drawing to a close but for some parents it is time to say 'bon voyage' to those children leaving the nest and facing a new stage in their lives,
Finding the right Therapist for you
Choosing the right therapist to work with can be difficult and in some cases definitely a process of trial and error. It is perhaps important to remember that this choice is a very personal one; you are looking for someone with whom you may be sharing very difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions and so this someone needs to be someone you trust and makes you feel safe.
Looking forward to a dose of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?
So how does that poem go?
'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom friend of the maturing sun' (Keats)
I learned this poem for 'o' level English and whilst it is undoubtedly a beautiful evocation of Autumn the reality of the changing seasons for some people brings a sense of dread rather than joy.
PROFILE - Michelle Krethlow Shaw
I have been working as a Psychotherapist/Counsellor and Hypnotherapist in my own private Broomfield based practice for a number of years now and thoroughly enjoy not only working with the local community but with clients from Essex and the London area.
H.E.L.P for lone and single parents
H.E.L.P has been running for nearly 9 years and we will be celebrating our birthday in July.
This charity was founded on the principle to help and give encouragement to lone and single parents
Stella's Voice UK
Moldova is the poorest country in Europe and following the fall of communism in 1991, the shocking conditions of the state orphanages came to light. It has been all too common for the children to be abused, both physically and mentally.
JoJo Dog Walking
I've recently moved to the area and I'm looking to build up a customer base around Hatfield Peverel, Nounsley and surrounding areas. I keep my customers updated on their dogs activities by adding videos and pictures, to give you peace of mind that your dog is having fun.
The BIG Sing Community Choir
The BIG Sing Community Choir have smashed the first challenge of 2016 - and raised £3,100 for 'Cherished' a charity that gives hope to vulnerable women suffering from abuse, domestic violence, addiction and prostitution.
Chelmsford Community Transport
Chelmsford Community Transport has merged with Community360, bringing Colchester, Maldon and Chelmsford Transport Services together to address inaccessibility to services, activities and facilities.
The Army Cadet Force (ACF)
The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is one of the UK's oldest, largest and most successful youth organisations. It has a long and proud history since 1860 of preparing youngsters for all walks of life and encouraging an active involvement in local communities.
The Springfield Camera Club
We are a small bunch of enthusiastic amateur Photographers both male and female that all belong to Springfield Camera Club, we hold a monthly Portrait Club on the first Thursday of every month and invite anybody that wants fun portrait photographs to come along to have pictures taken.
Connect Chelmsford's Waterways
The "Chelmsford Cut" is a proposed 165 metre new canal linking the city centre rivers above the weir near the Essex Record Office to the Chelmer & Blackwater and
Navigation for the nearly 400 boats in the area.
NORTH SPRINGFIELD WI
Fancy a new hobby? New to the area? Then why not join the friendly ladies of North Springfield WI. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Springfield Green WI Hall, Springfield from 7.45 pm - 10.00 pm.
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity
"A good quality of life while coping with cancer is the most important gift a sick person can receive. It should be available to everyone." That was the vision of the BBC sports presenter Helen Rollason, MBE, and led to the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity being founded in 1999, the legacy of Helen who died of cancer aged 43.
Chelmsford First Aid
We are a local First Aid Training company in Chelmsford. The trainers have many years experience working for the NHS and believe all large company's should have access to a defibrillator to safeguard their employees.
The Thatched Tea Rooms
Our Photos of the past feature has exceeded our expectations as today we have had a interesting photo sent to us today by a past member of the village.
Leech and Son Gunsmiths, since 1795
The Gunsmith has always been a solid part of the village, it came to boreham in 1980 untilzing the old GPO building. Whilst still at school Mr Frank Poole worked at Leech & Sons evenings & weekends. From then on he worked there full time as a trainee.
Graham Ekins
I normally take wildlife images and so to take an image of the moon proved quite a challenge. I took this photograph early on Thursday morning the 11th December in Church Road, Boreham.
Boreham Main Road
We are fortunate enough to have been sent some photos from Boreham resident Karen Hurrell. They show Boreham Main Road before the A12 and the newer houses were built.
Boon's of Boreham
In 1939 Robert Boon moved to Boreham to take over the local bakery, however, in 1944 the bakery business was sold to the Co-op and Robert started a taxi service.
Chelmsford Rambling Club
Chelmsford Rambling Club are a local rambling club, first established in 1934, with a comprehensive walk programme, throughout Essex for many abilities. These include: All day walks on Wednesdays and Sundays (8 to 12 miles), Half day walks on Wednesday mornings (2 walks at differing distances and speed) and Saturday afternoons (4 to 6 Miles)
The Barclay's of Boreham
The Barclay's were a well known established family who have lived in the village many years before most our current residents lived here.
Boreham and the London Blitz, 1940
My grandfather William, his wife Hilda and several children were housed somewhere in Boreham, with a family, when their house was bombed some time in 1940. They lived in New Cross Sth London.
The Beast of Boreham?
Older readers may remember the publicity surrounding the reported sightings of a big cat on Bodmin Moor some years ago. As well as the sightings there were several half eaten animals found whose deaths couldn't be attributed to a native animal
Official Boreham Footpaths Leaflet
Official Launch of Boreham Footpaths Leaflet. 3pm Sunday 10th May 2015. Goodwin Room - Boreham Village Hall.
Brierley, Main Road, Boreham in September 1934
Ann Mortimer has been kind enough to share a photograph featuring Boreham and it's history: The photograph shows my grandmother, Elsie Church outside Brierley, Main Road in September 1934.It belongs to my father, John Church who is now 94.
Boreham Racetrack
The Boreham Story was a promise of fame for the youngest of British Motor Racing circuits in 1952. Here once grew an orchard. A big Orchard. Only the slow serenity of good farm life encompassed it.
Essex Air Ambulance
With the colder weather approaching and the icy conditions affecting our roads and our health, we want to focus on the unsung heroes from Essex Air Ambulance. These workers and volunteers work tirelessly around the clock attending to accidents and situations from road accidents to illnesses at home. They are the quickest means of getting to hospital when every second counts in a dire situation.
Essex Wine School Review
An independent business that runs wine and spirit courses for everyone - from the casual taster through to fully accredited qualifications for sommeliers.