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Local students’ designs used to ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Central Park

Chelmsford City Council has been working with girls and gender diverse young people to make our green spaces more appealing to them.

Residents invited to help improve Women’s Safety in Our City by becoming Active Bystanders

Free training shows residents how to safety step in if they see women in uncomfortable, threatening, dehumanising or distressing situations.

Chelmsford Theatre’s Discover programme nurtures youngsters’ creative potential

Over the summer holidays, young theatre enthusiasts aged 6–18 enjoyed a series of thrilling creative arts workshops at Chelmsford Theatre.

Know Your Numbers with a free health check

2-8 September is Know Your Numbers! Week 2024, a national blood pressure testing and awareness event.

Baby loss remembrance service

A special service of remembrance for parents and families who have lost a baby will take place on 21 September at Chelmsford Crematorium.

Hundreds of free meals provided at Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park provided free entertainment and over 270 nutritious lunches to children entitled to free school meals.

Chelmsford Theatre joins Mercury Creatives Partnership

Chelmsford Theatre has become a partner in the Mercury Creatives programme.

Picnic in Melbourne Park with us this summer

Picnic in the Park is a week of free activity sessions in Melbourne Park, providing free lunches to children entitled to free school meals.

Volunteers help keep Chelmsford's rivers clean

On Saturday 8 June, residents and community groups volunteered their time to help clean up Chelmsford's rivers and the surrounding areas.

Play in the Park this summer

The school holidays are fast approaching, which means the return of Play in the Park! Bookings for the free activity sessions are now open.

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