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Weather in Basildon this week

According to the Met Office weather forecast, we shouldn’t get any rain this week (harrah!). Mornings and nights will feel cold (around 5 - 6°), so keep a light jacket handy. Thursday will be the warmest day.

What’s New?

Don’t miss The Crunch 2026 – Free Bulky Waste Drop-Off this week

The Crunch is BACK! Help smash last year’s incredible 260-tonne record by clearing out your unwanted household items for FREE. A simple way to keep Basildon clean, green and clutter-free.

🗓 Saturday 7 March 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 12:30pm

📍 Drop-off points:
• Wickford – Crays Hill Recreation Ground
• Billericay – Little Burstead Car Park
• Basildon – George Hurd Centre
• Laindon – Hoover Drive (off Durham Road)
• Pitsea – Malyons, Felmores
• Westley Heights – Nightingales Car Park

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New pound shop coming to Eastgate
One Beyond will be setting up in Eastgate - back by unpopular demand.

New Vietnamese restaurant open in Billericay
No need to travel to London for your Viet fix. Viet Kitchens, Billericay is ppen and ready to serve up authentic Vietnamese cuisine, freshly prepared and full of flavour. Opening hours: Monday-Sunday, 12pm – 2:30pm. Then 5pm – 11pm (11.30pm Sat & Sun)
To reserve a place, call: 01277 715313 or email: [email protected]

Women’s Safety Conference this week

Basildon Council is hosting a dedicated Women’s Safety Conference for women and girls across the borough:

• When? Friday 6 March, 9.30am – 1.00pm

• Where? Towngate Theatre, Basildon

• Book your place: https://orlo.uk/Vb6iG

Regeneration work starts at Northlands Park
The council has been opening up pathways, clearing ditches and serious vegetation work to get the park in top shape. They are also blitzing the walkways and paths to give the park a real lift in time for spring and bring a bit of pride back to this amazing space.

Last Chance at Tyefields – Shared Ownership Homes
Only two-bedroom shared ownership homes remain at Tyefields, with priority given to Basildon residents. These modern, energy-efficient homes feature spacious layouts, PV panels to lower energy bills, EV charging, allocated parking, and private turfed gardens. Well located near shops, leisure facilities, and Pitsea railway station. Apply here: https://orlo.uk/PDmpB

Meet Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Officers will be at Vue Cinema, East Square (SS14 1HS) on Wednesday 4 March, 3pm–4pm. Come along to discuss local policing, raise concerns, and get advice on protecting yourself and your property. Patrols will also take place to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.

Darts lovers, listen up.
A new darts stall is coming to Basildon market - Number 28 Basildon Market. Opens 9am, Saturday March 7th.

Things to do in Basildon this week

Community Open Day – Billericay 💚

A friendly event focused on health, wellbeing and local support services. Meet organisations, get advice, and discover volunteering opportunities.

🗓 Friday 6th March 2026. 10am – 2pm
📍 Chantry Centre, Billericay. Free refreshments available. A great way to connect with your community.

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.

Where to make friends in Basildon this week - Adults

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Monday

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]

Wednesday

Basildon Meet Ups

A relaxed afternoon of conversation, connection and community. Join us to share life stories, listen to others, or simply enjoy a cup of tea in good company. There’s no pressure to speak. You’re just as welcome to sit back and listen. This is not a support group or therapy session, just people connecting over a cuppa.

👥 Open to all adults
 🍪 Tea, coffee & biscuits provided
 🤝 Come as you are or bring a friend

📅 Wednesday 4 March 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm
 📍 Basildon Library, St. Martin’s Square, Basildon. A simple, welcoming space to slow down and enjoy good company.

10am The Hive Gardening Club – Basildon

🌱 Wednesdays | 10 AM–12 PM
Weeding, soil rotation, painting, building veg patches & more!
📍 6 Honeypot Lane, Basildon SS14 2JZ

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

Woodlands School, Basildon (Sporting Village)

⚽ 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

Mini Athletics 🏃

Indoor sports sessions for children.

• Tuesday & Wednesday: Ages 2–4
• Saturday: Ages 2–8

Fun running, jumping & throwing games.
Locations: Billericay, Basildon, Wickford, Grays, Brentwood.

Wednesday

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

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

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!