In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week
There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week.
Here at InYourArea, we love local and aim to bring you as many community news stories as we can each week.
This weekly round-up features a selection of some of the news stories from Essex we've told about your community that you may have missed between March 28 and April 2.
Braintree council plants trees to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee
As part of The Queen's Green Canopy (QGC) initiative, Braintree District Council has been planting trees in Weavers Park, Witham Town Park and Halstead Public Gardens.
A number of schools in the district have also been involved in the commemorative project.
To read the story in full, click here.
Cancer charity's Rural Ramble returns to Gardens of Easton Lodge
The popular Rural Ramble on behalf of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity is back next month.
Participants can choose to walk 10-miles, four-miles or take on the one-mile family trail at the Forgotten Gardens of Easton Lodge on Saturday, April 30.
To read the story in full, click here.
Doddinghurst Junior School shows support for Ukraine
Pupils at Doddinghurst Junior School wore yellow and blue to raise money for those affected by the war in Ukraine.
The children also brought in donations of essential items that were delivered to the war-torn country by the team at Bonnets Garden Centre in Nags Head Lane.
To read the story in full, click here.
Dunmow Flitch Trials return after two-year wait
It's an exciting time for Great Dunmow as its historic Flitch Trials return after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted its tradition of occurring every leap year.
The trials, famous enough to be mentioned in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, are an ancient ritual which celebrates happy marriages.
To read the story in full, click here.
Clacton care home celebrates Mother’s Day with a Princess Party
When Edensor Care Home residents Shirley, Jean and Ruth asked to be princesses for the day, the team in Clacton chose to grant their wish in time for mother's day.
They were joined by Lucy's Princess Parties and served a traditional afternoon tea with princess-themed cakes.
To read the story in full, click here.
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