Come and join the Thaxted Fayre Trust on 9 December (7.30pm ’til late) for their Spirit of the Blitz Christmas Party - a 40’s themed festive night of fun that is guaranteed to be full of Christmas cheer to enjoy with friends and neighbours!

Bishop’s Stortford based choir, Amici Cantate, is delighted to be performing again in the beautiful setting of All Saints’ Church, Hockerill, for ‘A Concert Of Remembrance’ in support of The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Twelve members of the Saffron Walden Stroke Club took full advantage of the glorious Autumn blue skies and sunshine on their recent visit to the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Cambridge. Everything looked extremely beautiful and everyone had a lovely day!

Another month, another great concert in Thaxted Church! The ever-popular Haverhill Silver Band returns to Uttlesford on Saturday, October 28th (7.30pm) to warm the Autumn evening with their rousing programme of traditional and modern music!

Saturday, October 21st is the date for this year's running of the ever-popular Craft Fair at Thaxted Parish Church. With more of your favourite stalls and have-a-go opportunities, there's lots to browse, lots to do and lots to inspire those gift ideas with Christmas looming on the horizon!

Former Debden Royal British Legion Branch Chairman, Colonel (Retd) Roger Burgess OBE, has just been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Essex. The official announcement was made in last week’s edition of The London Gazette.