Play in the Park
These wonderful, free play sessions are back!
Come along for a fun filled morning.
Bumble Green Playground – Thursday 30th July 2026 – 10am-12pm
Elizabeth Close Play Area – Tuesday 11th August 2026 – 10am-12pm
For kids of all ages.
See poster for details.
Spaces available for children’s musical
Book your kids onto our fun-filled 2 day summer holiday course based on the much-loved musical Annie!
In this special version created just for kids, young performers will sing, dance and act their way through the heart-warming story of brave little Annie and her exciting adventures. It is perfect for children who love to perform or want to build their confidence.
This 2 day course is packed with catchy songs, energetic choreography and plenty of chances to shine on stage. The finale is a fantastic mini-performance for family and friends!
- Children’s Musical in 2 Days – Annie
- On Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August 2026
- From 10am to 3.30pm
- At North Weald Village Hall, 40 High Road, North Weald Bassett CM16 6BU
- For ages 6 to 13 years
- Cost is £59 for both days
Book a space on Children’s Musical in 2 Days – Annie here
Upgrade your heating with a heat pump grant
From 21 July, the government is offering grants to households, to help cover the cost of installing a heat pump in your home.
Off-grid households that rely on domestic heating oil or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) can get grants of up to £9,000 to upgrade to a heat pump. Grants up to £7,500 for other eligible households.
Heat pumps are 3x more energy efficient than traditional boilers. It heats your home using electricity. They are increasingly popular in the UK with over 80,000 of them sold in 2024, a record year and up 51% on the year before. To see if a heat pump could be a good option for you try the government’s heat pump checker tool. You can also visit a heat pump near you by connecting with local heat pump owners with Nesta and hear about people’s experiences direct.
You will need to meet the following criteria for the £9,000 grant:
- You own the property – whether it’s your main home or a second property
- You’re replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system – such as gas, oil, electric, or LPG
- Your property must be located in England or Wales
You will need a quote from a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) installer and if you decide to go ahead, the installer will apply for the grant on your behalf.
You can find all the details and how to apply on the GOV.UK Clean Energy webpage