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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.
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.
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.
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.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy when you interact with them and use their services and venues.
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 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.
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".
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dash the Dolphin, Esme the Elephant, and Frank the Flamingo are the latest stories from the author to be published by Tiny Tree.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Helping you take the first step on your journey back to work
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.

JUST WILLIAM'S CHRISTMAS CAPERS at Hylands Estate
William Brown, the cheeky schoolboy from Richmal Crompton's books has grown up and is returning home for a Christmas party.

Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service, Chelmsford

For Chelmsford, this year's Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 12th November at the Duke Street War Memorial. The parade and service will start at 10.55am.

Step into Christmas with Chelmsford's Yuletide Stride

Yuletide Stride is back on Thursday 7th December 2023! The Yuletide Stride takes you through an evening stroll around Chelmsford city centre to take in the Christmas lights.

Father Christmas at 'The Snug'

We are delighted to have a special visitor to the museum this year – Father Christmas will be in residence for this weekend only - 2nd & 3rd December 2023!

Water supply issues in Hackmans Lane, Chelmsford

Earlier this evening Essex & Suffolk Water issued a warning that water supplies are affected in Hackmans Lane, Chelmsford.

Festive Wreath Making at Chelmsford Museum

Join local willow artist Deb Hart – creator of the VE Day tanks and Queen’s Platinum Jubilee crown - and Jo Sylvester as they take you through a three-hour wreath making workshop using the very best materials.

A Firewalk is the most inspirational journey
This World Mental Health Day, we invite you to join us for a life- changing experience and take part in our Firewalk!

Enlightened returns to Hylands Estate for 2022!
Following the hugely successful event last winter, Enlightened returns to Hylands Estate with a new, longer route and even more magical lighting installations for 2022.

Weather Warning Storm Ciarán

Storm Ciarán is forecast to arrive this evening (Wednesday 1 November) with winds reaching a peak 60 plus mph in some parts of Essex by Thursday evening.

Recycle your Christmas tree with Farleigh Hospice

For a donation you can have your Christmas tree picked up and recycled by Farleigh Hospice as part of their Farleigh Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling campaign.

Calling all runners.....

Calling all runners.....Fancy a self narrative trail run in September whilst raising money for Farleigh Hospice? All abilities welcome.... this is a fun and friendly event with lots of cake at the finish!

Will you take part in Rocket O'Clock?

Chelmsford City Council is asking residents to take part in the annual Rocket O'Clock scheme. The scheme asks people to be considerate of others when holding their own firework displays.

Chelmsford - what if my bin hasn't been collected?

You can only report a missed collection within 24 hours of your collection day. If your collection is on a Friday, you can report a missed collection on the following Monday.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Do you like the sound of flying, gliding, camping, adventure training, shooting, first aid, music or sports?

Free Filmmaking Workshops for teenagers
Starting this Friday and running in September and October. Young people script and learn the art of filmmaking from different shot types to editing to make up and costume!

Chelmsfords Local Plan approved by Inspector

The final Inspector's Report on the examination of the Chelmsford Local Plan was received by Chelmsford City Council on Tuesday 25 February.

Judith Hood - When Phoebe Dances

For anyone who has a love of the Paranormal this book is for you. After reading about the ghosts in the pub you might never look at it in the same way again.

Chelmsford flies a flag for the Commonwealth

Chelmsford City Council, along with other local authorities and civic dignitaries, community groups and charities throughout the British Isles and beyond will be flying a flag to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday 9 March.

Water supply issues in Cherwell Drive, Chelmsford

Earlier this evening Essex & Suffolk Water issued a warning that water supplies are affected in Cherwell Drive, Chelmsford.

Outdoor Cinema - Maldon

The cinema weekend takes place on 23-25th September and will feature 6 films.

A Vintage Day Out returns to Cressing Temple Barns!
Shoppers and classic vehicle enthusiasts, start your engines as Helen Rollason Cancer Charity invites vintage and retro lovers to roll back the years and dress to impress for their annual Vintage Day Out on Sunday 10th July 2022!

Everyone sleeping rough in Chelmsford should have a place to stay
Image Credit: James Ward https://unsplash.com/@ericjamesward
Chelmsford City Council is working with other agencies in Essex to make sure that all those confirmed as currently sleeping rough have an offer of accommodation during the second lockdown period.

Chelmsford Civic Society
Chelmsford Civic Society are pleased to announce that Professor Danielle George will be giving a lecture on Marconi and the Invisible Universe at the Anglia Ruskin University on Tuesday 31st March 2020.

Could you help our young people develop #SkillsForLife?
Could you help our young people develop #SkillsForLife, creating the next generation of life-changers? We need people just like you to help bring Scouting to the youth of Chelmsford.

Farleigh's Festive 5K
This December you're invited to take on Farleigh's Festive 5K and help support the hospice's Yo-Yo Project, our bereavement service for children and young people.

An open letter to EU citizens living in the Chelmsford area
Chelmsford is a diverse community. The skills and strengths that everyone who lives here brings to the area makes this a lively, forward-thinking and pleasant place to live.

THE BLUE FALCONS GYMNASTIC DISPLAY TEAM
The Blue Falcons Gymnastic Display Team is a youth affiliated gymnastics team who train weekly to learn routines and new exciting vaults

Chelmsford Museum displays Grayson Perry loans
Chelmsford Museum is giving visitors the chance to see two works by Grayson Perry with a special connection to the county. 'Mad Kid's Bedroom Wall Pot' and a 'Julie Tile' have been loaned to the museum over the coming months, and together they give a fascinating insight into the development of the Turner Prize winner's style.

Essex 2020: Funding available - express your interest now!
Essex 2020 is a county wide, year-long celebration of creativity, featuring science, engineering, the arts, cultural events, festivals and community projects and will conclude at the British Science Festival, which excitingly for the first time, comes to Essex at Anglia Ruskin University in 2020.

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Winter Raffle Winner Announced!
We are very pleased to announce that the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Winter Raffle has raised an incredible £4,000 for the charity!

Chelmsford's bins get the message across
Bins in Chelmsford have been decorated with new stickers which take the 'don't litter' message back to basics.
Chelmsford City Council has installed 45 magnetic stickers on bins throughout the city centre's busiest areas. Designed to look like an instant messaging app, the eye-catching stickers use emojis to ask passers-by to 'Be a cool guy, not a clown - bin your litter and love your Chelmsford'

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Older People's Information Day 2020
Chelmsford City Council is inviting the city's residents, aged 65 and over, to attend its free Older People's Information Day to be held at Chelmsford Cathedral on Tuesday 21 April from 10am – 2pm.

Love Essex asks you to make a difference and take the plastic pledge
Local authorities have come together to do their bit for our planet and are encouraging residents to join them and 'Love Essex, Not Plastic'.

Her and 'The Change' in Me (16+)
Why is there a shortage of HRT in the UK? Debbie Baisden talks about this, the menopause and the arrival of her alter ego Dolly Slatemen.

Chelmsford City Museum - Changes to the Treasure Act
Chelmsford City Museum says today's changes to the Treasure Act will help them to save more important finds for the public.

Revealed: Chelmsford's plan of action to tackle climate emergency
Chelmsford now has a plan of action to address the climate and ecological emergency that it declared last summer. This was adopted at the City Council Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 28 January.







(CVA) Chelmsford Volleyball Academy
Angel Pavilion is a new community hub in Broomfield, located at Angel Meadow - the park behind the Angel Pub on Main Road. Home to Cheerful Chai cafe and a large hall open for lots of weekly events such as Pilates, Tai Chi, Angel Tots Playgroup, Chai Rhyme Time children's music and story time
Baddow Osteopathic & Sports Injury clinic serves the people of Baddow and surrounding areas by providing effective treatment for common musculoskeletal problems such as:
Pixie Lott's Italia Conti Associate School Chelmsford has been open since January 2015. We offer all performing arts classes in ISTD Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz & Street Dance, Acting, Musical Theatre, Singing & Acro.
Live Dosa has been a revelation, bringing amazingly distinctive flavours to Chelmsford's ever growing - and some might even say over saturated - culinary scene.
Welcome to my world. We all need a little romance in our lives and I hope that I can bring that to you with my selection of romantic suspense books.

Having begun writing over 5 years ago, it has become a grand passion that I simply cannot seem to stop.
Youngsters who love performing are benefiting from a new Performing Arts school in Springfield. Headed up by pop star Pixie Lott with the help of her sister, Charlie-Ann, the 'Pixie Lott's Italia Conti Associate School Chelmsford' opened its doors in January and has already been inundated with students.

Abbie Gansbuehler, age 10, from Springfield signed up to the Drama class. She says, "It was amazing to meet Pixie Lott at the open day. I enjoy acting and the class is brilliant."
The Tulip is a very popular local community pub, which boasts all the benefits of three different pubs in one!!

A giant sports bar, with numerous large televisions showing all manner of sports events from football right through to boxing.

It is also ideal for large birthday and family functions, with regular bookings being taken for such events as well as live music and regular discos.
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