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What's on in Waltham Abbey

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Waltham Abbey.

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Community

HCM Tots

Mother & Toddler Group SIGN UP https://forms.gle/QSZqw7Auaji2a3uG9

Wed 22 JulHarrow Central Mosque Backup(3.8mi)

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Community

Parish FoodHub

The Parish FoodHub is open to anyone who needs some help. We believe that no one should go without food, and this ministry is the Church's outworking of the love, care and hospitality of Jesus Christ. Christ Church is open at certain times which are detailed below, and you are welcome to come in and collect a bag of groceries and a bag of toiletries. You can have either or both. If you need specific items, or more of something please just ask us. We have a limit of one visit per week, but please do speak to us if you need further support.

Wed 22 Jul09:00Christ Church(2.2mi)

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Community

Epping Forest Foodbank

St Mary's Church hasn't given us the full script, but Epping Forest Foodbank has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(3.2mi)

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Community

Hertford & Ware Foodbank

Foodbank opens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 10 – 11 am at Hertford URC and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10.30 – 11.30 am at the Priory, Ware. Enquiries https://hertforddistrict.foodbank.org.uk/

Wed 22 Jul11:30United Reform Church Broxbourne(4.3mi)

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Community

Hope Central

Spotted Hope Central on St Mary's Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Wed 22 Jul19:30St Mary's Church(3.2mi)

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Welcome to Bubbles & Smiles (Anytime Childcare CIC ) England

Community

Around £14.99

Welcome to Bubbles & Smiles (Anytime Childcare CIC ) England

Whats-on in 2026 The Summer 2026 Holiday, Activities & Food (HAF) programme is currently accepting reservations. Registered individuals whose child(ren) are eligible for free school meals which is benefit related will be issued a letter or voucher from their respective schools, detailing the booking procedure, approximately four weeks prior to the commencement date. Should you not receive any of the aforementioned and be in receipt of Universal Credit, kindly click on this link to apply for childcare tax credit. https://bit.ly/4wdt36I Alternatively, if you receive student finance loan, you can apply for childcare grant by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4tiyVsl, for details on how to receive support with payments. Finally if you are not in receipt of any of the above, you can book and make payments directly to us or book and pay on the local councils centralised booking system that manages activitiy listings, bookings, payments and eligibilty checking namely Eequ. Please scroll down to make your reservation by selecting the location and the borough that your child attends school or the borough you live. For children who are not in receipt of any of the above there is a fee of £14.99 per day, and parents are required to provide own snacks and lunch. WEEK 1 (4 DATES): 20TH – 23RD JULY WEEK 2 (4 DATES): 27TH – 30TH JULY WEEK 3 (4 DATES): 3RD – 6TH AUGUST WEEK 4 (4 DATES): 10TH – 13TH AUG TIME STARTS: 11.00AM, TIME ENDS: 3:00PM.

Thu 23 JulAnytime Childcare(2.8mi)

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Community

Around £14.99

Whats-on in 2026

The Summer 2026 Holiday, Activities & Food (HAF) programme is currently accepting reservations. Registered individuals whose child(ren) are eligible for free school meals which is benefit related will be issued a letter or voucher from their respective schools, detailing the booking procedure, approximately four weeks prior to the commencement date. Should you not receive any of the aforementioned and be in receipt of Universal Credit, kindly click on this link to apply for childcare tax credit. https://bit.ly/4wdt36I Alternatively, if you receive student finance loan, you can apply for childcare grant by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4tiyVsl, for details on how to receive support with payments. Finally if you are not in receipt of any of the above, you can book and make payments directly to us or book and pay on the local councils centralised booking system that manages activitiy listings, bookings, payments and eligibilty checking namely Eequ. Please scroll down to make your reservation by selecting the location and the borough that your child attends school or the borough you live. For children who are not in receipt of any of the above there is a fee of £14.99 per day, and parents are required to provide own snacks and lunch. WEEK 1 (4 DATES): 20TH – 23RD JULY WEEK 2 (4 DATES): 27TH – 30TH JULY WEEK 3 (4 DATES): 3RD – 6TH AUGUST WEEK 4 (4 DATES): 10TH – 13TH AUG TIME STARTS: 11.00AM, TIME ENDS: 3:00PM.

Thu 23 JulAnytime Childcare(2.8mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Open House

A free Coffee/Tea Drop-in Morning. Meets every Thursday morning in the Church Vestibule from 10.00 – 12 noon. This friendly and sociable gathering is open to all and we welcome regular visitors and any passers-by who see our doors open and call in for a hot drink.

Thu 23 JulUnited Reform Church Broxbourne(4.3mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Coffee Time

A time to come and relax and have fellowship with others over tea or coffee and maybe even cake! All are welcome to join this group in the Church Lounge.

Thu 23 JulBush Hill Park United Reformed Church(4.6mi)

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Children & Family

Parent, Baby and Toddler group ...IS OPEN

For pre - school children and their parents and carers. No booking required, no fee (just a donation for refreshments) Refreshments served. Just drop in, stay as long as you like. All Welcome. 9.30am - 11.30 in the church, hall and garden

Thu 23 Jul09:00Christ Church(2.2mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Church Mice

Short act of worship, 20 minutes of prayer, songs, Bible story, prayer and songs, followed by time to chat and play for parents/carers and pre-school children

Thu 23 Jul10:00Epping: St John the Baptist(4.1mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Seasons Art Class

Seasons Art Class – Epping. Starting 20.04.23. Hall 3, Thursdays. Morning session – 10am – 1pm. Afternoon Session – 2pm – 5pm.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Waltham Abbey Community Centre(0.7mi)

via Waltham Abbey Community CentreLocal gem

Dance

Little Blessings Dance

Little Blessings Dance Street Dance Sessions Every Thursday 2 Sessions 5pm-6pm 6pm-7pm

Thu 23 Jul18:00Waltham Abbey Community Centre(0.7mi)

via Waltham Abbey Community CentreLocal gem

Community

3rd Harrow HCM Scouts

Helping young people to learn practical life skills, build resilience & grow in confidence Join today HCM, Station Road, Dome Hall ACTIVITIES 3RD HARROW HCM SCOUTS EVENTS Friday Evenings Beavers & Cubs (Ages 6-10) at 6pm Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts (age 10-14) at 7:30pm

Fri 24 JulHarrow Central Mosque Backup(3.8mi)

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Community

Sing Your Song The Story Of Harry Belafonte

Sing Your Song The Story Of Harry Belafonte. Museum of Enfield. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Fri 24 JulMuseum of Enfield(4.9mi)

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Community

Sing Your Song: The Story of Harry Belafonte (2011)

We've tracked down Sing Your Song: The Story of Harry Belafonte (2011) at Museum of Enfield. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Fri 24 JulMuseum of Enfield(4.9mi)

via Museum of EnfieldLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Friday Community Coffee morning

Every Friday we have a Community Coffee Morning for anyone who wishes to make new friends or catch up with old ones. We are registered on Enfield Council as a warm space. Sometimes we have a quiz and every week you can come and have hot drinks, food and snacks. In September one of our mornings is dedicated to the Macmillan Coffee morning to raise funds for that charity.

Fri 24 Jul09:00St Peter's Church(4.9mi)

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Venues with events near Waltham Abbey

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Waltham Abbey Community Centre0.7 miles away Christ Church2.2 miles away Anytime Childcare2.8 miles away

More about Waltham Abbey

Essex, England

Waltham Abbey sits snugly in Essex where the river meets the road, and there is plenty to do without leaving the village limits. The old abbey grounds have hosted markets for centuries while local pubs put on quiz nights that keep the whole street awake well past midnight. It is a place where history does not gather dust but stands ready for a good laugh. We find live music in the community halls and craft fairs at the market square if the weather permits. Family days happen regularly so parents can watch their children run free while they enjoy a pint nearby. Near Here gathers these scattered bits of local life into one tidy spot so you do not need to hunt for fun on a rainy Tuesday.

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