Ford End, Essex

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What’s happening at Ford End Village Hall?

***** FORD END VILLAGE HALL AGM ***** The AGM was held by Zoom on MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2020 at 7.30pm If you want a copy of the minutes or annual … Continue reading

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Petition for the Relocation of Planned Picnic Tables at Ford End Recreation Ground

Local resident, Jenny Davis, has asked us to publish a link to her petition to Great Waltham Parish Council for the relocation of the planned picnic tables at Ford End … Continue reading

June 18, 2021 · Leave a comment

Ford End from the Heavens

Some amazing aerial shots around Church Lane, courtesy and copyright of Chris Whittle. The spire bears the statues of the Four Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John (to whom the … Continue reading

January 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

Autumn Scenes around Ford End

This video was shot by local resident, Jonny Lang, shortly before COVID Lockdown 2.0, around the byways of Ford End. It reminds us all that despite all the negativity in … Continue reading

November 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

Ford End Recreation Ground

Consultation with Ford End residents on the Ford End Recreation Ground (reproduced from the parish council noticeboard)  On the 15th March 2020, Great Waltham Parish Council held a consultation session at … Continue reading

October 27, 2020 · 2 Comments

Ford End Traffic Issues

Ford End has a long history of campaigns to improve the safety and well-being of road users, pedestrians and residents in the village, with particular regard to the speed, volume … Continue reading

September 15, 2020 · Leave a comment

Ford End Primary School …. Then and Now

Essex Records Office have posted an informative blog comparing Ford End Primary School of today with its former self of yesteryear! http://www.essexrecordofficeblog.co.uk/school-then-and-now-change-and-continuity/

October 6, 2018 · Leave a comment

Ford End in the Winter

Looking up Sandon Hill from Brook House A friendly welcome to all careful winter drivers as they come into the village. A not so careful driver slid off the road….. … Continue reading

January 7, 2018 · Leave a comment

Senior Tea Afternoons

Would you like to join a group of friendly seniors from the Ford End area for a monthly chat? Sheila Bearman hosts a tea afternoon each month at her home … Continue reading

February 7, 2017 · Leave a comment

World War II history around Ford End

Did you know one of the local footpaths highlights some interesting WWII history? The first sign for the path can be found in the car park opposite the church. Even … Continue reading

January 28, 2017 · 2 Comments