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More youth hubs coming to Basildon | Jobs | Win £100 from Wingstop
Also: Volunteers needed - Basildon miniature railway, £20 if you've eaten a McDonald's burger
Ada Powers
July 25, 2025
Good morning, Basildon
Hope you’ve had a great week.
Before we get into this week’s news/opportunities, enjoy this photo of the latest addition to the Langdon nature discovery park as gifted by local company Brown and Caroll…just in time for the summer holidays.
P.S: If you have any recommendations for this newsletter, please email them to [email protected]. Every single email is read by a real person :-)
Weather in Basildon next week
Next week’s Met Office weather forecast. promise clouds and warm weather ahead :-)
If you’re looking for a luxury cruise on a budget leaving from Tilbury, check out deal on the Ambassador Cruise Line
What's new?
🧒 Youth Hubs Expanding Across Basildon
Unused spaces are being turned into vibrant youth hubs! New sessions include after-school clubs, mental health support, and a Friday night youth club at Basildon Sporting Village.
🅿️ Free Evening Parking Stays!
Enjoy free evening parking across the borough — plus weekend perks at Billericay Lake Meadows and Wickford Main Car Park. A win for residents and local businesses! Find out more
📺 Channel 4 Casting Essex Locals for Virgin Island
Still a virgin and over 21? Channel 4 wants you for Season 2 of Virgin Island, a retreat-based reality show tackling intimacy. Apply by Aug 10: channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/virgin-island
🍗 Wingstop Giveaway Alert!
To celebrate Wingstop opening at Festival Leisure Park on Mon 28 July, you could win a £100 voucher! 😍 Just comment your fave Wingstop flavour on the Festival Leisure Park giveaway post by 11:59pm Sun 27 July. Winner announced Mon 28 July (only trust comments from the official Festival Leisure Park page)
Struggling and need access to cheaper food supplies? Visit the Hope Community supermarket at Laindon Community Centre (each Friday) and Trinity Methodist Church, Vange ( each Tuesday), Basildon, United Kingdom |
Jobs
P.S: If you know someone who’s looking for an apprenticeship or a job, feel free to forward this newsletter to help them in their job search
Training/Apprenticeships
Leisure Team Member Apprentice (Basildon Sporting Village, SS14 3WB)
Everyone Active are looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves Fitness Instructing, Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, and leading group activity sessions!
40 hours/week
£18,678
Start date: 26th August 2025
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Training: Leisure team member (level 2)