Don’t forget that you can recycle your real Christmas tree after the holidays by taking it to one of the local recycling points provided by Uttlesford District Council. Other green waste can also be disposed of at the same time!

Cantate Youth Choir will be returning to the glorious setting of All Saints’ Church, Hockerill on Sunday 9 December for “Vivaldi Winter” for a magical concert with new friends - violinist David Le Page and his ensemble.

Get down to Flitch Green Community Centre on Saturday 15 December (7.30pm) for a fantastic night of live rock music from Den And Dave and support - and all in aid of Cancer Research and the Flitch Green Trust!

Bishop’s Stortford based choir, Amici Cantate, is delighted to be returning to the glorious setting of Thaxted Parish Church. On Saturday 8 December the choir will present 'Sleigh Ride' in aid of wonderful local charity, St. Clare Hospice.

The Poppy Appeal 2018 commenced in earnest at Carver Barracks, Wimbish, in Essex with a door-to-door collection around the camp married quarters and nearby Debden Barns by members of the 1st Carver Barracks Scout and Cub Groups.

The Thaxted WI, or the Guildhall Girls as they are better known, invite you all to a fund-raising fashion show at M&Co in Saffron Walden on Thursday, 1 November. Back by popular demand, this is the 2nd such event this year and promises a great evening for all you fashionistas out there!