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Working Parent Funded Early Education Entitlement
1st October 2026
Eligible working parents of children from the term after a child is 9 months old to 4-years-old are able to access 30 hours of funded childcare per week for 38 weeks per year, or 1,140 hours if your provider stretches the offer. To check whether you are eligible in the first instance visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk...
Half-term adventures at Fairplay!
29th September 2026
Looking for a great way to keep the children active and entertained this October half term? Fairplay is offering two exciting days of outdoor fun and adventure. Children can enjoy time away from screens, get active in the fresh air, try new experiences, build confidence and make new friends in a fun,...
John Barrowman on My Life in Musicals
29th September 2026
John Barrowman returns to the stage this autumn with My Life in Musicals, a celebration of the West End and Broadway shows that have shaped his career. Spanning more than three decades on stage and screen, Barrowman’s musical theatre career has taken him from Sunset Boulevard and Anything Goes...
Thriftwood Scout Campsite and Outdoor Activity Centre
27th September 2026
Based within Brentwood, this great woodland venue provides the perfect opportunities for children to explore exhilarating activities, from archery to high ropes, kayaking to fishing and bushcraft and so much more! With Activity Days available during half term holidays and birthday parties each weekend,...
Making a Splash: California Sea Lions arrive at CZS!
22nd September 2026
Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) are incredibly excited to announce the arrival of an entirely new species – California Sea lions! After months of planning and preparation, CZS are delighted to welcome Sofia and her four-year-old daughter Cali, who have joined them from Welsh Mountain Zoo...