Upcoming DADRA Activities 2026
Friday Socials. Come and join us every other Friday 2pm – 4pm in the Scout Hall, top of Hawkwood Crescent for good company, conversation, tea/coffee and biscuits as well as games, crafts and book swaps. Forthcoming dates in March 2026 are: 13th & 27th March. All are welcome !!
Wednesday Walks
We normally meet at the top of Epping Way at 11am but sometimes elsewhere
(and the meet time may vary a little) – this allows us to walk different routes.
Forthcoming dates: 18th March; 1st, 15th, 29th April; 13th, 27th May; 10th, 24th June; 8th, 22nd July 2026
Pleasant walks into the forest and around the area. Come and join in. Walks last around one and a half hours.
Send your email address to dadrawalk@gmail.com to receive updates.
DADRA Litter Pick, please come and join us to help pick up litter around the streets and forest edge. Bags and litter pickers provided. Sunday 12th April. Meet at Drysdale Park entrance in Drysdale Avenue at 10am or outside Scout Hall, top of Hawkwood Crescent at 2pm. All are welcome, for one or both sessions.
Early morning sunshine near Pole Hill
Please check DADRA newsletters which Include details of local news and events. Please see the Publications page.
Local Events in Chingford
Chingford Historical Society Discover more about Chingford and the wider area. Check the CHS website for details of forthcoming talks and events. Click here for Chingford Historical Society Autumn 2023 newsletter which includes article ‘Hawkwood – then and now’
Chingford Residents Association – Sunday Social Club at North Chingford Library Community Room, The Green E4 7EN. 1.30pm – 3.30pm, 15th and 29th March. Different activities each week, admission free, refreshments available. Please come along, all welcome. See programme for details.
Organiclea Open Days. Each one is a great chance to explore the nursery’s beautiful grounds, go on a guided tour, and pick up some handy tips about gardening and food growing. The dates in 2026 are: Sunday 26 April, 31 May, 27 September
You can enjoy coffee, cake, and a tasty lunch made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, plus the Farm Stall selling Organiclea’s own produce such as salad, jams, pickles, vinegars, and herbal teas. Check website for details: https://www.organiclea.org.uk
Ian Duncan Smith MP’s Older Person’s Fair at St Mary’s Primary School, Station Road, E4 7BJ. Friday 20th March 10am – 11.45am. Information stalls including Citizens Advice and DWP. Free admission and refreshments.
Organiclea Open Day
Epping Forest Brambly Hedge Trail
The Epping Forest Brambly Hedge Trail is now officially open. The Trail starts at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre and follows the path leading to, and all around Connaught Water.
Along the Trail you will find 17 carved oak sculptures of characters from the Brambly Hedge books by Jill Barklem. Jill lived locally to Epping Forest and drew inspiration for the enchanting world of Brambly Hedge from the trees and hedgerows in this area. More information is available in the Visitor Centre.
Past DADRA Events
