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Hope you’re having a great start to the week!

Before delving in, this week we’re loving this lovely photo of the Easter egg trail at Langdon Nature and Discovery park

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Weather in Basildon this week

According to the Met Office weather forecast, a mild spring week ahead with crisp mornings and pleasant afternoons. Perfect for planning your Easter activities! Layer up in the mornings and evenings, but enjoy the mild daytime for walks, outdoor events, and Easter activities!

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Free parking starts this weekend
From this weekend, car parking in all council-owned car parks will be free for 4 hours between 10am - 2pm to help you support local businesses.

The scheme applies to: Basildon Westgate, Wickford Main and Ladygate, Billericay High Street, Lake Meadows. Radford Crescent

Times: 10am – 2pm (Saturday & Sunday) at most locations. Lake Meadows: 8am – 12pm (Saturday & Sunday)

HMV is back at Eastgate

The brand new HMV store officially reopened today at Eastgate, and it’s looking so good

Kids eat for £1 at Toby Carvery, Basildon

Offer is on at Toby Carvery, Festival Leisure Park

Win a cinema trip for the whole family

If you’re heading to Heroes & Villains Day at Festival Leisure Park on Easter Sunday, make sure you take part in our Easter Trail while you’re here! Complete the trail around the Park and you’ll be in with the chance to WIN 4x Cineworld tickets, perfect for a family movie night!

One lucky winner will be randomly selected from all completed trails on Sunday 5th April. 11am–4pm. FREE family event. More details here

Easter weekend C2C disruptions.

This Easter weekend, please note:

• Fenchurch St will be closed, trains will run to and from Liverpool St.

• Shuttle trains will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockendon.

• Barking is expected to be busy and a one-way system will be in place.

Things to do in Basildon this week

Essex Wildlife Trust – Langdon Easter Events
Family-friendly activities including forest fun, pond dipping, and nature tots sessions.

• Monday 30th March

  • Langdon Lake Explorers: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

  • Langdon Wild Evening Out: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

• Wednesday 1st April

  • Langdon Nature Tots Special: 10:00am – 12:00pm

• Thursday 2nd April

  • Langdon Wilder Holiday Club: 9:00am – 3:00pm

• Friday 3rd April

  • Langdon Woodland Storytime: 10:00am – 12:00pm

  • Langdon Easter Family Forest Fun: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

• Saturday 4th April

  • Langdon Easter Crafts: 10:00am – 4:00pm (sessions every hour)

• Sunday 5th April

  • Easter Sunday Fun at Festival Leisure Park: 11:00am – 4:00pm
    Meet favourite characters, spot the Easter Bunny, and complete the Easter Trail! Details here

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

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Where to make friends in Basildon this week - Adults

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]

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

Wednesday

Easter Fun Day – Billericay Theatre 🐣🎨
Join a day of crafts, baking, games, karaoke, and a special visitor! Bring a packed lunch.

🗓 1st April 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
💷 £30 per child
🎟 Book: thebillericaytheatre.co.uk/show/easter-fun-day

Easter Fun at The Hive – Basildon
Children eat for £1! Crafts, activities, colouring competition, and “Guess the Bunny” game.

🗓 Wednesday 1st April 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 12:00pm
📍 The Hive, 6 Honeypot Lane, Basildon SS14 2JZ

The Craft Shed – Easter Workshops & Daily Fun
Crafts for all ages, including pottery painting, foam clay, Craft-a-Bear, and seasonal workshops.

• 1st April – Needlefelt Eggs (Basildon)

• 2nd April – Adults Evening Workshop (Basildon)

• 3rd April – Meet & Craft with Stitch (Fobbing)

📍 Basildon & Fobbing
🎟 Details: thecraftshedessex.com/workshops

MiniChefs Easter Workshops – Online
Baking fun for kids aged 6+. All ingredients, aprons, and take-home boxes included.

• Wednesday 1st April – Easter Nest Biscuits

• Thursday 2nd April – Easter Cake Pops
  ⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
  🎟 Book: minichefsclub.co.uk

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

Barnhall Social Club – Coffee & Connection
A safe, welcoming space for chats, connection, and good company. Free parking.

🗓 Thursday 2nd April 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Alderney Gardens, SS11 7JP

Coffee & Crafts – Adult Creative Sessions
Relaxed, creative Thursday morning sessions for adults.

🗓 Thursday 2nd April 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📧 Contact: [email protected]

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

Saturday

FREE Women’s Self Defence – Basildon
Practical self-defence techniques for women in a safe, supportive environment.

🗓 Saturday 4th April 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Unity Centre, 1st Floor (opposite Food Court)
🎟 Book here: Eventbrite

Sunday

Easter Sunday Fun – Festival Leisure Park 🐣🎬
Meet favourite characters, snap photos with movie cars, and complete the Easter Trail to win treats!

🗓 Sunday 5th April 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
🎟 Details: bit.ly/3OdSWBN

Where to make friends this week - young people

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!