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Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

Hope you’re having a great start to the week! We have a lot of events for the children and family.

Before delving in, this week we’re loving this lovely photo from the Basildon Miniature railway.

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Weather in Basildon this week

According to the Met Office weather forecast, there's your weather strip for the week. Sunshine building through mid-week peaking at 21° on Wednesday, then a cloudier but still mild end to the week. Perfect timing for all those outdoor Easter events!

What’s New?

Bank Holiday Waste Collections: Basildon Borough

Please note that all waste collections will run one day later than usual this week, returning to the normal schedule on Monday 13th April. To ensure your bins are emptied, please have them out by 7:00 AM. For full schedule details and real-time updates, visit orlo.uk/1IeRJ or download the ‘Our Streets Basildon’ app.

Noak Hil Padel court opens over the Easter weekend

A brand new padel court launched over the Easter holiday weekend at Noak Hill Golf Course, 187 Noak Hill Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9UL. You can book a court on the PadelMates app.

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Things to do in Basildon this week

Kids Eat for £1 – Easter Family Deal 🐣🍽️ Running all through the Easter holidays – bring the whole family and make the most of the break!

📅 Monday–Friday, 30th March–17th April 2026 📍 Festival Way, Basildon SS14 3WB 💷 Kids eat for £1 T&Cs apply

Pottery Painting – Peacock Pottery Barn 🖌️🐣
Easter-themed pottery painting for all ages. £6 deposit covers session fee, paints, glazing & firing. 📍 The Village at Barleylands, Billericay CM11 2UD
🎟 Book: peacockpotterybarn.co.uk/book-pottery-painting

Free Online Courses – Essex Libraries 📚

Access LinkedIn Learning, language courses, Driving Theory, Life in the UK and more. All FREE with your library card. 🔗 https://libraries.essex.gov.uk.

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Where to make friends in Basildon this week - Adults

Monday 6th April

 Easter Holiday Events at Langdon – Essex Wildlife Trust 🌿 A series of nature-based activities including Nature Tots, Easter Family Forest Fun, Wilder Holiday Club and Woodland Fairies. Perfect for families who want to explore the outdoors together.

📍 Langdon Nature Reserve 🎟 Book: essexwt.org.uk/events or email [email protected] 

• Wed 8th: Nature Tots (10am–12pm) | Easter Family Forest Fun (1:30–3:30pm)

• Thu 9th: Wilder Holiday Club 5+ (9am–3pm)

• Fri 10th: Woodland Fairies (10am–12pm)

Gymophobics Pitsea – Women’s Gym Sessions 

A fun, supportive gym space just for women; no judgement, no pressure, just fitness, friendship and feeling good. Scarves flying, smiles wide, and lots of laughs.
Build stronger bodies and real friendships in a safe environment.

📍 Gymophobics, Pitsea
🎟️ Free consultation available.  Inbox to book your free consultation.

Daily Group exercise classes at the Fit Lab, Essex (First class free)
Wrexham rd, Laindon. SS15 6PX
📅 Book here: https://thefitlab.as.me/schedule/4867abca

Sing Club Billericay (first session free)
Join singing sessions – all ages and abilities welcome, no experience needed! Sessions are £6 pay-as-you-go, run by professional musicians, and no auditions, uniforms, or dancing required. Sessions run on

• Mondays (1.30–2.30pm, Queens Park Community Church) and

• Fridays (1.30–2.30pm, Mayflower Hall). For more info, email [email protected]

Community football Woodlands School

⚽ 6:30 PM
Weekly friendly football for local lads — all abilities welcome (16-18yrs).
Balls, bibs & ref provided. Great for fitness, stress relief & fun.
📍 Woodlands School, Basildon
£10 per player | 1-hour game on 3G pitch
📲 WhatsApp: 07723 615546
🔗 Join online: https://footyaddicts.com/football-venues/1489-woodlands-school-basildon-essex

Tuesday

Kids Supper club at Humankind Cafe, 111 High street, Billericay

Kids Supper Club 3.30pm-5pm Tuesday - Friday - Join us for a complimentary community meal for all children and their families. Book here: https://buytickets.at/behumankindlimited/2134157

Community gardening @ St James rd, SS16 4XS

Join us every Tuesday 9am–1pm. Interested in joining us? Email [email protected] 

Wednesday

Langdon Nature Tots Special & Easter Family Forest Fun 🌿 Nature-based fun for little ones and families.

📅 Wednesday 8th April. Nature Tots 10am–12pm | Family Forest Fun 1:30–3:30pm 📍 Langdon Nature Reserve. Book: essexwt.org.uk/events or email [email protected] 

Women’s Cycle Ride 

Beginner-friendly cycle around Gloucester Park, followed by refreshments and a chat.

🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Basildon Sporting Village, SS14 3GR

• Open to all women
• Safe and supportive environment
• Learn local routes & build confidence

Need a bike? Limited bikes available to borrow.
📧 [email protected]
📞 07749 491638

Seated Yoga – Basildon Library

An hour of gentle chair-based exercise at seated yoga class. The friendly classes are suitable for adults of all ages and abilities

13.30am - 14:30am | Basildon Library, town centre | No booking required - find out more here

Social Community Football – Friendly Men’s Games (Woodlands school)

⚽ 7:00 PM
Keep fit, meet mates & enjoy friendly competitive football.
📍 Basildon Sporting Village
£7 per player
📲 WhatsApp: 07723 615546
🔗 Join online: https://footyaddicts.com/football-venues/289-basildon-sporting-village-essex-basildon

Ladies Netball – Social League
🏐 7–10pm
Fun, friendly and open to all abilities.
📍 St Clere’s School
🔗 Basildon Wednesday - Play Netball

Thursday

Traditional Shotokan Karate at Phoenix Karate club

Classes for all ages, abilities and levels

5pm | Laindon Community Centre. Text 07884028969 to get started

Fitness Class – Bounce Billericay (BOUNCE)

Trampoline workouts, boxing, circuits and drumming-based exercise. Suitable for all abilities.

📍 HK Dance Studio, Summerhill Farm, Hardings Elm Rd, Billericay CM11 2UJ
🎟️£6.95 per session. Book now: www.bookwhen.com/bouncebillericay

Sewing Group
🧵 10am–12pm
Learn knitting, crochet or sewing. £4
📍 The Pavilion, Great Berry
📞 Ann: 07802 161021

Friday

Men’d Model Making – Happy Hub
12pm. Enjoy a relaxed creative atmosphere with good company.
📍 Unit 11, Eastgate SS14 1AE

Knit, Natter & New Friends – Happy Chatters
10:30 to 11:30am. Bring your yarn & join the fun.
📍 Happy Hub, Eastgate (by Asda)

Yoga for Mental Health – FREE
🧘 11:15am
📍 King Edward Centre, Laindon SS15 6GY
✉️ [email protected]

Free Coffee Morning – Noak Bridge Christian Centre
☕ 10am–2pm
Friendly drop-in for a warm drink & chat.
📍 Wash Road SS15 4BE

Where to make friends this week - young people

Monday 6th April

Funded Basildon Easter Camp 🥊 Boxing, multisports, mindset coaching and confidence building – and it's fully funded! Open to young people aged 10–16.

📅 6th & 10th April | 11am – 2pm 📍 Frypa Hall, The Fryth, Basildon SS14 2RP 💷 Free 📲 07534 611600. 

Tuesday 7th April

Parry's Goal Getters Easter Football Camp ⚽ FA-coached football for boys and girls of all abilities. Fun games, skills and confidence building – indoors or outdoors depending on the weather!

📅 7th & 8th April | Cherry Tree School, Basildon 💷 £20 full day | £10 half day | £5 deposit to book (Remaining balance due 48 hours before. £5 extra for on-the-day bookings) 🔗 Book: form.jotform.com/parry.../football-camp-booking-form 

BOOM! Easter Multisport Camp 🏅 Football, basketball tournaments, Easter egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and an Easter bonnet competition – a brilliant week of fun for boys and girls aged 5–12!

📅 Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April | 9am – 4pm 📍 Lee Chapel Primary School, The Knares, Basildon SS16 5RU 💷 Full week £80 | Day rate £22 | Sibling discounts available ☎️ 07958 126 569 ✉️ [email protected] 🔗 Book: forms.office.com/r/1dx5VC1nif 

Wat Tyler Country Park – Soft Archery 🏹 A safe, fun introduction to archery. All equipment provided – no experience required. Great for kids and families wanting to try something new together.

⏰ 12:30pm daily (half-hour sessions) 📍 Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon 💷 £5.60 per child | Recommended ages 4+ 📞 01268 205267 | wattylercountrypark.org.uk or email: [email protected] 

Wednesday 8th April

Easter Fun Day – The Billericay Theatre 🐣🎨 A day packed with Easter crafts, baking, games, karaoke and a disco party – plus a special visitor at the end! Bring a packed lunch.

📅 8th April | 10am – 2pm 📍 The Billericay Theatre 💷 £30 per child 🎟 Book: thebillericaytheatre.co.uk/show/easter-fun-day 

Parry's Goal Getters Easter Football Camp ⚽ (See Tuesday 7th April for full details)

📅 7th & 8th April | Cherry Tree School, Basildon

Bowers in the Community – Easter Football Camp ⚽ An action-packed 2-day football camp for ages 5–13. Fun, skill-building sessions and a great place for kids to make new friends.

📍 Basildon 📅 8th–9th April 💷 Contact for pricing 📲 Nick: 07780 605322 or vist https://www.thecraftshedessex.com/workshops for more information.

BTFC Easter Half Term Camp ⚽🏓🎯 Football, pool, table tennis and darts – loads to keep kids busy and making friends all day. Prizes to be won!

📅 8th, 9th & 10th April | 10am – 3pm 📍 Billericay Town FC, CM12 9SA 💷 £30 per day ✉️ [email protected] 🔗 Book: portal.sportskey.com/.../billericay.../events/R6TDVZ

Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time – Basildon Library

Songs, stories and rhymes for babies and toddlers.

10am - 10:30am | Basildon Library, town centre | No booking required - find out more here

SEND sensory stay and play – Basildon Library

Come and enjoy our safe SEND area, meet other parents and make friends!

15:30 - 16:30am | Basildon Library, town centre | No booking required - find out more here

Rhythm Time – Babies & Toddlers

🎵 Music • Movement • Instruments • Bonding
Confidence-building sensory play for babies & toddlers in a calm, friendly setting.
📍 Meadow Croft Garden Centre
🍼 Wednesdays
Limited spaces… Message Zoe on 07778213315

FREE Kids Chess Trial Classes

• 🕓 4:30pm

• 📍 George Hurd Activity Centre, Audley Way, SS14 2FL

• Perfect for beginners wanting to learn strategy & make new friends!

FREE Fun & Teatime at Briscoe

• 🕓 4:30–5:30pm

• 📍 Briscoe Primary School, Felmores End, SS13 1PN

• Football, crafts, board games & a warm snack. Families welcome! 📞 Kelly: 07701 365822

Thursday 9th April

Bowers in the Community – Easter Football Camp ⚽ (See Wednesday 8th April for full details)

📅 8th & 9th April | Basildon

BTFC Easter Half Term Camp ⚽🏓🎯 (See Wednesday 8th April for full details)

📅 8th, 9th & 10th April | Billericay Town FC

Langdon Wilder Holiday Club 🌿 A full day of nature adventures for children aged 5+.

📅 Thursday 9th April | 9am – 3pm 📍 Langdon Nature Reserve 🎟 Book: essexwt.org.uk/events or email [email protected] 

Buzz & Bloom – Parent & Toddler Group 

Warm, friendly stay-and-play group.

🕤 9:30am – 11:00am
📍 The Hive, 6 Honeypot Lane, Basildon SS14 2JZ

Fun, play and connection for parents and toddlers. Note: No additional childminders currently.

Sports & Activities at James Hornsby (Ages 12–24)

• 🕔 5–7pm Football, basketball, archery, cricket, dance & fitness + snacks.

• 📞 Jay: 07794 329833

Leapsprogs for Toddlers (18 months–5 yrs)

• 🕥 10:30–11:30am

• 📍 Langdon Hills Methodist Church, SS16 6EX

• Fun, active sessions for early learners

Free Yoga for Children. Ages 6 - 12

• 🕓 4 to 4:45pm

• 📍 Northlands Park Family Centre

• FREE 🔗 Book: https://www.yoga4all.co

Messy Madness at Monkey Madness

• Messy play & crafts… without the clean-up!

• 💷 £7 per session (soft play included)

• £40 per term 📞 01268 288211 to book

Junior Badminton 🏸

Sports School Badminton Course. Ages 7–11

🕓 4:45pm – 5:45pm
📍 Basildon Sporting Village
Book via everoneactive website

Friday 10th April

Funded Basildon Easter Camp 🥊 (See Monday 6th April for full details)

📅 6th & 10th April | 11am – 2pm | Frypa Hall, Basildon

BTFC Easter Half Term Camp ⚽🏓🎯 (See Wednesday 8th April for full details)

📅 8th, 9th & 10th April | Billericay Town FC

Langdon Woodland Fairies 🌿 A magical woodland activity session for little ones.

📅 Friday 10th April | 10am – 12pm 📍 Langdon Nature Reserve 🎟 Book: essexwt.org.uk/events or email [email protected] 

The Barnhall Under 5’s Club 🧸

Stay-and-play toddler group.

🕤 9:30am – 11:00am
📍 Barnhall Social Club, Wickford SS11 7JP
🎟️ £2.50 per child | Under 1s £1

Runs term time only. Fully insured & DBS checked.

Well Youth Club – Wickford 

Supportive weekly youth community.

🕕 6pm – 8pm
📍 Downtowner Centre, Wickford
👥 Ages 11–18
🎟️ £6 per person

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.motivated-minds.co.uk

King Edward Teen Teatime Club 🍕🎮

A welcoming space for teens to relax, socialise and have fun.

🕔 5pm – 7pm
📍 King Edward Community Centre, Laindon SS15 6GY

Activities include:
• Multi-sports
• Crafts
• Dance & karaoke
• Snacks provided

✨ Completely FREE

📞 07701 365822
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.atfcommunity.com

FreeStreet Cricket at James Hornsby 🏏

FreeStreet Cricket sessions for young people aged 8–16.

🕔 5pm – 6pm
📍 James Hornsby School

Delivered by qualified ATF coaches in partnership with Essex Cricket in the Community, providing a safe, inclusive and fun experience.

✨ Completely FREE
✨ All abilities welcome

🔗 Register here:
https://chancetoshine.my.site.com/s/street-registration-form?language=en_GB&qrc=0018e00000IcqWOAAZ

That’s all folks! Enjoy your week ahead!