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In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week

There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week

Nicola Lloyd

Nicola Lloyd, InYourArea Community

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In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week

GOOD CAUSE: Takashi was inspired to raise money for the charity following the loss of his mother.

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 August 15 and 20.

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity hosts Enchanted Afternoon Tea at Hatfield Place

TEA AND CAKE: each table will have its own characteristics and unique theme. (Image: Joan Ransley/GETTY)

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity it inviting supporters for afternoon tea at Hatfield Place.

The charity's Enchanted Afternoon Tea will take place on Sunday, October 16.

To read the story in full, click here.

Priti Patel pulls pints in refurbished Kelvedon pub

TIME FOR A PINT: Priti met with management partners Laura Smith and Rogan Wickham during her tour of the pub

Witham MP Priti Patel recently visited the newly refurbished Angel Pub in Kelvedon village.

Management partners Laura Smith and Rogan Wickham were on hand to give a guided tour to show off the extensive improvements.

To read the story in full, click here.

Get Set, Go! Brentwood care home enjoys a summer of sport

GOING FOR GOLD: Winning players proudly displayed their medals while enjoying a celebratory cocktail

Residents at The Beeches in Brentwood have enjoyed an action-packed summer celebrating the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Competitors took part in penny plunking and an egg and spoon race which was made up of walking, wheelchair, scooter and even zimmer frame contestants.

To read the story in full, click here.

Chelmsford cyclist completes 448-mile ride for charity

GOOD CAUSE: Takashi was inspired to raise money for the charity following the loss of his mother

Takashi Ikeda, from Chelmsford, has completed an incredible challenge for the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity and raised £1,000 in the process.

The 30-year-old cycled solo for eight days from Chelmsford to Edinburgh, covering 448 miles.

To read the story in full, click here.

Maldon mum-of-six all set to skydive for The Sick Children’s Trust

HOME FROM HOME: Mum Tegan and daughter Violet were able to stay in accommodation close to the hospital where Herbert was being looked after

Tegan Scrivener, a mum-of-six from Purleigh, near Maldon, will be taking on a tandem skydive for The Sick Children's Trust.

The charity provided her and her family with a place to stay while her baby son Herbert was in hospital.

To read the story in full, click here.

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