Easter egg-citement, fun, fitness and more

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Easter fun at Wat Tyler Country Park

Wat Tyler easter activities

Check out our Easter events from today at Wat Tyler Country Park.

Kids can try their hands at pond dipping and take part in the Wats Weird and Wonderful Egg Trail over the school holiday period, including Easter Sunday. Pond Dipping is £3.55 per person and the Egg Trail is £4 per person.

Like evening events? Then book our Spacewalk night walk, which takes place from 7.30pm to 10pm on Wednesday 17 April. £6.20 per person.

To book and pay call 01268 205267 Monday to Friday between 10.30am and 3.30pm.

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Join us this Easter for family fun and fitness

Family Fun and Fitness

Sliver like a snake. Pounce like a tiger. Hop like a bunny. Walk like a monkey. Animal inspired moves to keep the whole family active whilst having fun at The Place, Northlands Pavement, Pitsea.

Sessions run on Friday 12 April from 11am to 12 noon and Monday 15 April from 10.30am to 11.30am.

Suitable for children of any age or ability with their parents or carers. No need to book. £4.50 for one adult and one child and £1 for each additional child.

Get crime prevention advice in Pitsea

Crime prevention advice

A Safer Basildon Crime Prevention Roadshow is taking place at Pitsea Market on Wednesday 17 April from 10am to 3pm.

Pop along for the most up-to-date advice about burglary and pick up some free crime prevention materials. It's also an opportunity to have a chat to representatives from Essex Police, Safer Basildon, Neighbourhood Watch and Active Citizens.

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Basildon at 70 vintage tea dance

Vintage tea dance

Basildon Council and Woodlands School are delighted to invite residents who are aged 70 and over to join us for a Vintage Birthday Tea Dance to celebrate Basildon New Town's 70th Birthday.

It will take place on Saturday 4 May between 3pm and 5pm at Woodlands School, Woodlands Approach, off Nether Mayne, Basildon.

Put on your best frock or dapper suit and join us for a scrumptious afternoon tea and a jig on the dance floor.

Featuring live music from the 1950s and 60s, provided by Woodlands Music Department.

You'll also have the opportunity to find out about local services such as transport and community centres.

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Winifred Road open space reopening

Winifred pic

A morning of activities for Basildon residents to celebrate the launch of the newly re-equipped Winifred Road Open Space is being held on Thursday 11 April from 10am to 12pm.

The Essex Local Delivery Pilot (ELDP) and Basildon at 70 have joined up to support The Heart of Pitsea on the launch of the Winifred Road Open Space in Pitsea.

Come along and join in with the fun packed quiz - winners get a prize! Also, find out the benefits of how to use the new outdoor gym facilities from a qualified trainer.

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Step up to the"Active 10" challenge

Active 10

We don’t need an expensive gym membership to see the benefits of an active lifestyle. Just 10 minutes’ brisk walking a day could increase our fitness levels, boost our memory and improve our health.

Realistic and achievable for most, the challenge is to make just 10 minutes’ walking a part of our day, either on the commute to work, on the school run, or during other daily activities. Public Health England’s Active 10 app is ready to download from the One You website, to help us track our progress, and reward us for each step we take off the gas, and on to the pavement.

ForwardMotion, who promote walking, cycling and the use of public transport across south Essex, are working with employers to enable staff to fit 10 minutes’ brisk walking into their day. Having active and healthy employees stepping in to the office can reduce absence by 27% and boost morale. For more information on the Active 10 challenge, please email hello@forwardmotionsouthessex.co.uk or call 01702 212727.