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Good morning, Basildon!

It’s been Ms Bee from the Basildon Hive newsletter here, bringing you all the latest news, opportunities, and events happening in Bas Vegas this week.

Before we delve in, enjoy this photo with me of a sunny morning in Northlands park

What’s new in our area?

Bicycle recycling scheme comes to Basildon.

An initiative in Basildon is helping give bikes destined for landfill a new lease of life. Unused bikes can be dropped off at Barleylands Recycling Centre for refurbishment and redistribution. Learn more about this scheme here: Basildon initiative gives unused bikes a new lease of life | Echo

Turn Basildon Council into your personal trainer :-)

Basildon Council is offering a free 12-week fitness programme for 25 participants in 2025. Sessions run from 24 March – 13 June at Basildon Sporting Village, Feelgood Fitness, or Club Kingswood. Participants will also help inspire others by sharing their journey in short social media videos. Apply by 4 March: https://www.basildon.gov.uk/25-in-25

🚨 Parking Scam Alert – Essex 🚨

Fraudsters are placing fake QR codes on parking machines across Essex, leading to fraudulent payment sites that can steal your card details. DO NOT SCAN THEM. In Southend, Southend City Council is removing stickers and reviewing CCTV. Stay vigilant!

Weather in Basildon

This week’s Met Office weather forecast says expect some sunshine and double digit temperatures from Tuesday. Something to look forward to!

Job Opportunities in/around Basildon

• Vehicle Service Technician at Halfords, Basildon. £28,000 to £30,000 per annum + bonus. Must have Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, a full driver’s license, and experience with servicing & repairs. Apply: Jobs - Job Details - Vehicle Service Technician

• Part-time Supervisor at Halfords, Basildon. £12.24 per hour. Must have supervisory experience. Apply: Jobs - Job Details - Department Supervisor

• Freight Forwarding Apprenticeships – Festival Leisure, Basildon. Salary: £14,722.50 per year. Global Freight Connections offers two apprenticeships (16+). Learn road, air & sea freight, customs, and logistics. Duration: 1 year 9 months Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:30 Apply: Freight Forwarding Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

• Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer Wanted. Salary: £17,160. Unit 1, Russel Square, Hornsby Way, Laindon, Basildon, Essex. SS15 6TA Enrol in a Level 3 Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician qualification delivered by Banham Academy alongside fellow Johnson Controls apprentices Apply here: Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer by Johnson Controls in Basildon, GB Ref: 223090409

• Inside Sales Freight Executive – Basildon. Handle quotations, bookings, client calls, and sales follow-ups. Hybrid working available. Requirements: 2+ years experience in the freight sector Apply: Email CV to [email protected] or call 01245 210 329

• Housekeepers – BasMind, Basildon. Salary: £22,815 per year (pro rata). Maintain cleanliness at Crisis House, restock supplies, and report maintenance issues. Weekday Role: 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm) Weekend Role: 8 hours per week (Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm) Apply by 28 February 2025: Send completed forms to [email protected]. More info: Basildon Mind

• Recovery Support Worker – BasMind, Basildon. Salary: £17,047 per year + OLF Help young adults navigate mental health recovery by connecting them to local services. Hours: 22.5 per week, occasional evenings and weekends Contract: Fixed term until September 2025 Apply by 28 February 2025: More info & application: Basildon Mind

• Assistant Football Coaches – Football Fun Factory, Basildon. Seeking enthusiastic coaches to support local youth programs in Basildon. Apply: Email [email protected]

• Nursery Deputy Manager – Grays. Salary: £29,000 per year. Montessori nursery seeks a Level 3+ childcare professional for a full-time, permanent role. Hours: 40 per weekApply ASAP: Send CV to [email protected]

• Care Team Members - Beaumont Homecare

  Seeking 3-4 individuals

  Requirements: Kind, honest, committed, empathetic, reliable

  Apply by sending CV to: [email protected]

• Security Officer – Basildon (SS15 6GB) | £12.50/hr
  Full-time role with rotational day and night shifts. Extra pay for training and apprenticeship completion. SIA license or security experience preferred, but full training provided. Must have a full UK driving license and own transport. Benefits include pension, holiday pay, and employee discounts.
  Apply: Online here (Job ref: 1G4S / G131)

• Drainage Engineer, Basildon. Looking for a hands-on role where you can make an impact? We’re hiring a Drainage Engineer to tackle challenges and keep things running smoothly. Apply here

• Sales Administrator – Basildon. Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per year (DOE) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, stakeholder pension, discretionary profit bonus. Apply here: Sales Administrator - Noble Recruiting

• Tennis Coaches - JW Tennis

  3 positions available

  Part-time, flexible hours

  Locations: Leigh on Sea, Basildon, and Hornchurch

  Application deadline: February 21st

  Apply by sending CV to: [email protected]

Local charity news

Laindon Uniform Bank is open and accepting donations

Laindon uniform bank is now accepting uniform donations. Please take your used, clean, no-scuff uniforms in good consition and swap for Pop along and have a look around, we have LOTS in stock and REMEMBER every item is FREE to take... lets all save good uniform from landfill ♻️while also saving lots money💷 in the process !!😁😉 Our location is : Manor Mission Church, Manor Road SS15 6PA - by Lidl 🛒🛒🛒 See you soon 💙💙💙 www.laindonschooluniformbank.co.uk [email protected]

February Half-term Clubs/Activities

• Essex Activate (lot of different clubs, different times, different age groups, some free): February half term clubs with Essex ActivAte - Active Essex

• Join the Essex Pedal Power team for a fun cycling event this half-term! 🚴‍♂️

  📅 Friday 21st Feb

  ⏰ 2pm - 3pm

  📍 Gloucester Park (town centre side, near the lake & skatepark)

  Bring your bikes & helmets for a safe, enjoyable ride! Under 16s must be with an adult. Need a bike check? Contact us the Essex Pedal Power team on Facebook

If you’re planning to take your kids to Adventure Island over the half-term, get tickets from Basildon Mind (£20) and save 33% (compared to buying tickets at the door - £30)

Kids Eat for £1 this Half Term until 28th February at Toby Carvery, Festival Lesiure. and they will give you a kid’s main meal or breakfast for £1 with every adult main you order. Head onto the Toby app to claim this offer! 📱

Support for Adults

• Private counselling service with Basildon Mind. Call 01268 284130 to make an appointment.

• Career Support with Employ-Ability Looking for work while managing mental health or disability challenges? Employ-Ability offers free, one-on-one support to help job seekers find meaningful employment. Just drop in.

  📅 Date: Tuesday, 25 February ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Pathways, The Basildon Centre, SS14 1DL More info: www.basildon.gov.uk/pathways

• SEND Support Roadshow – Essex Local Offer. Parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can access expert guidance and local resources at a free support roadshow.

  📅 Date: Tuesday, 11 March 📍 Location: Holiday Inn, Basildon, SS14 3DG. More info: Search for support, groups and activities | Essex Local Offer

Networking for Adults

• Creative’s Coffee Morning

  Join local artists for coffee, pastries, and creative conversation at Towngate Theatre. Meet fellow creatives, share your work, and explore opportunities with the Participation Officer.

  📅 Monday, 10 March | ⏰ 10:00 AM
  📍 Upper Foyer, Towngate Theatre
  🎟 Free to attend

  More info: towngatetheatre.co.uk/creative-coffee-morning

• Learn to knit, crochet or sew on Thursday mornings (10am - 12noon). Venue: The pavilion, Great Berry. £4 per class. Further information, call Ann 07802161021

• Coffee Morning Mondays, 10am - 12pm. Manor Mission Church, ​Manor Mission Church Manor Road Laindon Essex SS15 6PA

• Beechwood community garden meet-up! Visit for a cuppa and to chat about what we are doing or see the new garden!  No experience required just pop along any Thursday in February 1:30-3:30pm.

• Hope Explored is a 3-Week Journey on Purpose.

  WHAT: A laid-back course exploring hope, peace & purpose - perfect for spiritual seekers and the faith-curious! No Bible knowledge needed, no pressure to participate.

  WHEN & WHERE: Tuesdays @ 7:30pm St John's Church, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, SS16 6RX

  THE VIBE: • Casual hangouts with refreshments • Watch some videos • Chat if you want, or just listen • Zero pressure - try one session and decide! • Totally FREE!

  Ready to explore? Contact Nikki: 📧 [email protected] 📱 07720 089260

Other Opportunities

• South Essex College is looking for a company that is willing to take an apprentice for the LGV 1 and LGV 2 apprenticeships, reach out to [email protected] or 07455 73774 1 as they have funding for this

• Basildon Mind is looking for help liners to provide invaluable first-hand support to local people in need of our support. Please visit our webpage on www.basmind.org or call us on 01268-284130 for all/full details.

• Project 58.7, Feeding the Homeless with Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Basildon – Project 58.7 provides hot meals throughout the year to any adults in need and to the homeless. They are currently looking for volunteers to help during the evenings between 6pm and 7pm. For more details, please contact Jill on 07860 784287.

• Keepfit4Christ Sports Club are non-religious, non-profit, and non-governmental club helping people's wellness and well-being. They are looking for any volunteers that are interested in table tennis who can be available as a stand-in. Sign up here: https://bbwvolunteernetwork.co.uk/.../cover-staff-14938 If you take up this volunteering opportunity you could work towards the Volunteer Activity Portal achievement Sport Coach, in the Health, Wellbeing and Sport category.

Business Opportunities

• A wellness event in Wickford wellness has one place available for promoters in the foyer and one place in main hall for sellers. Places cost £18 and table supplied. If you’re interested, email [email protected]. Here’s the event flyer

• Who wants to start a coffee van business? £3,300 for a fully kitted out coffee van. Check out the full post

• BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Buy an established first aid training business in Basildon & Castlepoint area. Perfect for someone seeking flexible, family-friendly work or additional income.

  CONTACT: 📧 [email protected]

• A 2-seater barbershop in town is available for sale due to retirement. Perfect for someone launching their career. Price: £20,500.

• A fully equipped engineering facility is available for sale. Includes a Linisher, Grinder, Surface Grinder, Lathe Machine, and Saw Machine, among others. Additionally, the workshop comes with a host of other equipment, monitors, desks, and printers, providing a comprehensive setup for the right entrepreneur or company.

  The property, housed in a compact workshop unit, includes a car park and is currently closed. The annual rental rate is £8,800, excluding electricity and other bills, which breaks down to £880 per month. This competitive rate allows for flexibility in budgeting while taking advantage of the available resources.

  The entire machinery and equipment inventory is valued around £25,000, and all stock is included in the sale price. We are welcoming reasonable offers and encourage interested parties to contact us for further details. Price: £25,000

That’s all folks, till next time!