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 January 31 and February 6.
Witham students step back in time for Year 7 history trip
Year 7 students from New Rickstones Academy in Witham enjoyed a whole-year school trip to Mountfitchet Castle.
This was the first time in many years that a whole year group has been on a school trip together.
To read the story in full, click here.
Southend-on-Sea school awarded £8k grant to help inspire reading
Temple Sutton Primary School in Southend-on-Sea has received a £8k grant to support children in developing a love for reading.
The school will be able to purchase a wide range of new literary texts and make updates to their library.
To read the story in full, click here.
Recycled Christmas trees raise more than £16k for Saint Francis Hospice
For the first time, residents in Brentwood were included in Saint Francis Hospice's Christmas tree collection and helped contribute to a donation total of £16,762.
The money raised makes a real difference to people who are seriously unwell and need experienced palliative and end of life care.
To read the story in full, click here.
Great Baddow races are back for 2022
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Great Baddow races.
The previous two races have been staged virtually due to coronavirus restrictions and organisers are looking forward to seeing runners come together again.
To read the story in full, click here.
Billericay mum wins Carer of the Year award
A mum of two from Billericay has been awarded a Carer of the Year award for her devotion to her son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Shelley Simmonds was presented with the award by sporting icon Gabby Logan in a surprise virtual ceremony.
To read the story in full, click here.
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