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Happy New Year, Basildon!

Hope your 2026 is off to a great start! Let me start off by staying a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us by opening our emails, sharing with friends and giving us feedback! This publication would not have grown without you!! Thank you and we’re wishing you a fantastic 2026 in the hopes that this is your best year yet!

There isn’t much going on locally this weekend, but if you’re up for braving the cold here are some events you could attend.

P.S Please note that all events at the Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre, Billericay are cancelled until further notice

P.P.S If you’d rather stay in and get your 2026 goals all planned out, we’ve got you.

Here’s a free spreadsheet + plan that you can use to track your habits and hit your goals in 2026. (It’s pay-what-you-want, so to get it free, just type 0 in the payment field.)No monthly subscriptions on expensive apps that keep you glued to your phone.

You also get

• a video guide on how to use it

• ChatGPT prompt to help you turn your goals into 3 main habits that you can track

As you were…

Saturday 3rd January

🛍️ Wickford Market

Wrap up warm and support local traders at Wickford Market. It may be chilly, but you’ll find great stalls, friendly faces, and plenty of reasons to shop local.

🎯 Watch the World Darts Championship

Noak Bridge Pub
Watch with friends and enjoy free drinks, prizes, a live DJ, and fancy dress fun.
Address: 45 Wash Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex
Tickets: Get tickets here

🎯 World Darts Championship Live

White Swan, Wickford
Live from 8:00pm – Luke Littler vs Gian Van Veen
Address: 35 The Broadway, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AD

⚽ First Match of 2026 – Hashtag United FC

Where: New Lodge, CM12 9SA
Kick-off: 3:00pm
League: Pitching In Isthmian Premier Division
Tickets:

• Adult £13

• Concessions £8

• Ages 12–17 £5

• Under 12s £1

Extras: DJ in the clubhouse after the game, plus a special appearance from Billericay-based boxer George Liddard with his British & Commonwealth titles.
Tickets: Get tickets here

⚽ Watch Live Football – Bournemouth vs Arsenal

Kick-off: 5:30pm
Venue: Downham Arms Pub
Address: 132 London Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AR

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Sunday 4th January

☕ Menopause Café

• Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

• What: An informal, supportive space to talk all things menopause

• Hosted by: Liana Oldham, with a guest speaker

• Booking: Places are limited – visit Humankind (website shown on flyer)

• Also by: Flow & Glow with Liana

⛪ St Nicholas Church, Laindon – Holy Communion

• Service: Second Sunday of Christmas / Epiphany Sunday

• Time: 11:15am

• Extras: Refreshments after the service

🙏 Basildon United Reformed Church

• Time: 10:30am

• Where: The Hive, 6 Honeypot Lane, Basildon, SS14 2JZ

• Welcome: Open to everyone — whether you’re new, returning, or just curious. Come as you are for worship, fellowship, and friendship.

  Enjoy your day!