The Loughton Festival

About

The Loughton Festival

May - June 2019

The Loughton Festival is an annual event, organised entirely by volunteers and most of our events will raise money for local charities and good causes. This year we will be highlighting the work of Accuro, a charity that supports people with disabilities and their families. We will also be supporting VAEF, Haven House Hospice and Neighbourhood Watch. One of our Quiz Nights will support a local wildlife group in the Epping Forest District. 

Of course, we cannot raise any money unless you attend our events, so please do come along and buy some tickets. The Loughton Festival is a whole community affair, where local organisers work together to put on a month of events.  

Programme

*Medieval Fortified Manor Houses. - Friday 24 May, 8pm 

Talk by David Stevenson. £2.50 Organised by HEARS   Contact: hears12@aol.com

St Michael's Church, Roding Road, Loughton IG10 3EJ

 

Family Fun Day at New City College, Epping Forest Campus - Saturday 25 May, 11am - 2pm

This will be the College’s second Family Fun Day and they cannot wait to welcome everyone back again this year. The event will be even bigger than last year with bouncy castles, face painting, LOTS of children’s activities and craft stalls. You will also be able to learn how to build a wall or fix a leaky tap!  FREE  

Borders Lane, Loughton IG10 3SA

 

*FSC Family Fun Day - Tuesday 28 May, 11am – 3pm

Join FSC in Epping Forest for our Family Fun Day.  Drop by any time to enjoy pond dipping, minibeast hunting, trails and more!   Donations to Loughton Festival charity. FREE

Meet Staples Road Pond (Loughton Brook Storage Pond), IG10 1HN

 

'Tea Time Treats' - strawberry tea with live harp and flute. - Sunday 2 June, 3pm - 4.30pm  

 £5 a ticket, book by calling 07833226713 or online here.

Oakwood Hill Community Centre, Loughton, IG10 3NB.

 

*Ploughed Land and Gravel Diggings: a walk led by Georgina Green. - Thursday 6 June,10.30am – 12.30pm
Explore what so nearly happened to the Forest around the Strawberry Hill area before it was saved for us all by the 1878 Epping Forest Act. Donations welcome. Organised by the Epping Forest Heritage Trust. 020 8508 9061

Meet at the Stubbles Car Park, Nursery Road, Loughton

 

Scam Awareness Workshop - Saturday 8 June, 2pm - 4pm 

Scam Awareness Workshop focusing on how to avoid being scammed and what you should do if you fall victim. Expert speakers include Simon, an ATM technical manager from a major IT company and Wendy, a Personal Banker at NatWest Loughton. No booking required, but please arrive early. FREE EVENT                              

The Jazz Archive, Loughton Library Traps Hill, Loughton IG10 1HD

 

*Music for a Summer's Evening - Saturday 8 June, 7pm

The Songbirds return with a new programme following their sell-out performance last year. Tickets £15 to include light buffet from Jane.begley@irwinmitchell.com or 07572 111387 or on the door.

The Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach, IG10 4BF

 

*Epping Forest Awareness Day. - Sunday 9 June, 10.45am - 5pm

Information stalls about the forest, about an organic garden, nature, art, photography, costumes etc. Free Entry. More details: 079132366673

King's Oak Garden, Paul's Nursery Road, High Beach, IG10 4AE

 

*Charity Quiz, raising funds for local wildlife projects - Sunday 9 June, 7pm

£7.50, Tickets from:  Louisehelen22@icloud.com or on the door. 

The Woodbine, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 3QT

 

'Positive Money' - Tuesday 11 June, 10am - 1pm. 

*Financial Awareness Session called 'Positive Money', organised as part of My Money Week. Organised by Citizen's Advice. 

Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton IG10 1HD

 

Handbagged by Moira Buffini - 13, 14, 15 June, 8pm                                                 

*Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society present Handbagged by Moira Buffini; directed by Cathy Naylor.  

Tickets: All seats are £10   www.ticketsource.co.uk/lads or 07552 736 110

Lopping Hall, Loughton High Road, IG10 4LF

 

*Sensory Walk for people with special needs and their carers - Friday 14 June, 10.30am - 12.30pm 

An easy access path. Bring your camera and learn how to take photos of the forest from a professional photographer. You will also be able to find out about the forest at the Visitor Centre. All children must be accompanied by adults.  Please bring suitable clothing, footwear and some water too. Phone 079132366673 for more information. Donations invited. 

Meeting Place: King's Oak Car Park, High Beach IG10 4AE

 

*Photography Walk High Beach to Loughton Camp - Friday 14 June, 2pm – 4.30pm 

Possibly muddy with some rough terrain. Bring your own camera, a bottle of water and wear suitable clothing. For more details please phone 079132366673. Donations invited. 

Meeting Place: Kings Oak Car Park, High Beach IG10 4AE

 

Mysteries of Old Loughton by Maurice Day - Saturday 15 June, 10.30am – 11.30am

Interactive talk, no need to book. FREE

The Jazz Archive Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton IG10 1HD. 

 

St John’s Bellringers: Bell Tower tours - Saturday 15 June, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

*Visit the Tower of St John’s Church, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD and learn a little about the art of bell ringing and climb up the tower for very good views of Loughton. There may be the chance to try ringing a bell, depending on numbers. Adults and children aged 8 and over only please. Ability to climb the 37 stone spiral steps to the bell tower is required.  Tours will take circa 30 minutes. 

 

Professor David Stevenson (LSE) presents 1919: The World After the War. - Saturday 15 June, 1pm - 4pm 

- The Peace Conference, the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.

- Left and Right in Europe; Russian Civil War, Fascism in Italy and the Weimar Republic. 

- Nationalism and Independence:  Ireland, Turkey and China.  

Advance tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/after-the-first-world-war-tickets-58921135703

You may also buy tickets from 12.30 on the door. Please be aware there is limited seating in the room, so arrive early.  £10 or £5 for students (proof will be required). Tea will be provided.  

The Jazz Archive, Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton IG10 1HD. 

 

Loughton Festival Quiz night with The Hairy Quizzers - Saturday 15 June, 7.30 for 8pm 

Join Zach and George for a fantastic interactive quiz night with great prizes and a raffle for Accuro, a charity supporting people with disabilities and their families. 

Tickets: £5. Sold via the facebook event 'Quiz night with The Hairy Quizzers' or through Eventbrite  or on the door. For more information, email thehairyquizzers@gmail.com 

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton IG10 4NX

 

*Loughton Folk Club presents Na-Mara  - Thursday 20 June, 7.30pm  

"Na-Mara brings together talented English singer songwriter and guitarist Paul McNamara and wonderful mandolin player Rob Garcia” (Folk World #58). http://www.na-mara.com/   Pay on the door. 

Loughton Club 8 Station Road, Loughton IG10 4NX  

 

*Creative Expressions Day. - Friday 21 June, 1pm to 3.30pm

Organised by the Epping Forest Sunflower Group, working with people with special needs and their carers. Music, interviews and games. Everyone is welcome. Free entrance, donations welcome. For more details phone 079132366673

The Wesley Hall, at the rear of the Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB

 

Science Blast Show for children, aged 5 or older. - Saturday 22 June 1.30pm - 2.30pm

The 1-hour SCIENCE BLAST SHOW is a high paced, extremely visual and interactive science show! It will spark your children's imagination and curiosity! Wherever possible we will use volunteers to assist with experiments. Please note: All children must be accompanied by an responsible adult, who will stay with them at all times. 

We can only accommodate 40 children plus any number of accompanying adults so advance booking for children is highly recommended, or phone 020 8508 2512 to enquire about availability. 

Tickets: Booking for children only  Adults pay on the door. All tickets £5.

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton

 

Music from the 1960s and 1970s, with Tina T & Guests - Saturday 22 June, 7.30pm    

Tina is one of the judges in BBC's All Together Now.  Now it is Tina's time to perform and you will be delighted you bought a ticket! 
The bar will be open and there will be a raffle. Profits to VAEF and Epping Forest Neighbourhood Watch.

Tickets: £10 either sold on the door or via eventbrite    A booking fee will apply. 

Lopping Hall, Loughton High Road.

 

*Relationships 101: How to relate better as a family - Saturday 29 June, 11am - 2pm 

Organised by Cedarcube. 

Registration link is: https://www.cedarcube.com/event-info/relationships-101-how-to-relate-better-as-a-family or phone tel:0800 861 1976; email: info@cedarcube.com

Davenant School, Chester Road, Loughton IG10 2LD

 

Music 4 You - Saturday 29 June, 2.30pm  

ROY HAMILTON sings Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Fats Domino and Nat King Cole. An afternoon show, with tea at 3.15pm.  No need to book, just turn up. £5 including tea and cake.

Loughton Baptist Church, 92 High Rd, Loughton IG10 4QU     

 

*Jessel Green Community Litter Pick - Saturday 29 June, 2pm  

Meet opposite the Cottage Loaf Pub, Jessel Drive, Loughton IG10 2EQ

 

*Jessel Green Community Day - Sunday 30 June, 12am – 4pm

Inflatables, penalty shoot-out, soft play, fairground rides, live music and lots more for all the family. All day wrist bands available or pay per activity, from 50p.

Jessel Drive, Loughton IG10 2EQ. 

 

Events marked with * are organised by associated groups. If you have a question, please contact the phone number or email address listed alongside the event. Please note that the Loughton Festival cannot accept any responsibility for the organisation or running of any associated event. 

 

ART EXHIBITIONS

Epping Forest Through the Eyes of a Lens. Photography by Lesley Midda 1 June to 15 June, 

Loughton Library Traps Hill, Loughton IG10 1HD for Haven House Children’s Hospice.

 

Art Exhibition and Creative Work by Special Needs Artists. Running throughout June, Thursday to Sunday, 10:30am-4pm, at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre, High Beach, 1G10 1E4 (behind the Kings Oak car park).