EGCA

18/12/2025

12/11/2025

The VE Day tree finally got planted and donated by Michael Harris founder of the Doorstep Green ….. “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they will never sit”

09/11/2025

Firstly, thank you to all who supported the fundraiser last night.

I have been asked to relay the background story of how the EGCA and the large field and play area came about and why it is owned and maintained by the villagers and not Epping Forest District Council.

Some 30 odd years ago we (as in Villagers) leased the field from Copped Hall estate for somewhere safe for our children to play - the only area to play was on the little green on the main road.

Basically a young boy went door knocking with a petition asking for a safe area to play, so some villagers at the time, fundraised to get the area and managed to obtain a lease from Copped Hall.

The condition of the lease, amongst other things, is to keep the area maintained and used, otherwise it could be taken back by Copped Hall, (now Land Investments)

Land Investments have already approached the EGCA (Epping Green Community Association) to build houses on it - there was a meeting held in the school hall at the time.

The EGCA have a membership scheme, not only to help towards the upkeep, but also to promote a sense of village ownership for what is now one of the last community assets left in the village.

The £30 annual membership helps to pay the insurance for the area, the playground equipment checks/renewal and helps towards the upkeep of the running track and field. We need to show regular income and keen interest from the village otherwise there is a good chance it will become housing.

It is a misconception that Epping Council maintain it - we as villagers have the responsibility to keep the grass cut, the play equipment safe etc etc - the village has a number of kind hearted, generous people who work tirelessly to try and raise money to continuously cover costs. We are also fortunate in having kind generous people who voluntarily cut the grass, the hedges etc

If you use and appreciate this area, please consider a membership. If you would like regular updates please send us your mobile number for the EGCA WhatsApp Group.

If you remember these early days please share your memories or photos below.

Cheers
Ali Harris

08/11/2025

Morning Epping Green

🎆 It’s Fireworks Night! 🎆

A few things to remember -

Gates open at 5pm – bonfire first, then our amazing fireworks show! Please arrive early 🎇

🥾Bring a torch and wear sensible shoes.
🎟️ We are completely SOLD OUT! If you do not have a pre purchased ticket please do not try to buy on the gate as we will unfortunately have to turn you away, sorry 😔
💳 We take cash & card for drinks, hotdogs, burgers, and tasty treats.
🚗 No event parking – please be kind when parking nearby.

Please make sure you have your tickets ready and your whole group is present when arriving. We want you all in and enjoying your evening as quick as possible! 🎉

Can’t wait to see you all for a sparkling night! ✨🔥

05/11/2025

A couple of links incase you need them -

Membership support -

https://egca.org.uk

Please remember by paying a £30 membership, you are supporting and helping maintain your village open space and playground, you also obtain a 20% discount on any events arranged by the EGCA

Firework tickets -

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/94383

Please remember, we are unable to sell any tickets on the gate and we have nearly reached our maximum numbers.

Choose from below Please note: once complete, the page may go blank. Please check your email for success before trying again Basic Yearly Membership £30 Basic Yearly Membership £30 + £10 Donation Yearly Corporate Membership £100 Yearly Corporate Membership £100 + £50 Donation Choose from below...

02/11/2025

LAST FEW REMAINING TICKETS!!!!!
We are nearly completely sold out for our amazing fireworks event. If you haven’t already got yours please follow the link in this post before they are all gone.
We love holding our fundraising events, and this one is always a brilliant one. So come and join us Saturday 8th, opening from 5pm on the village Green, for fireworks, pub on the park, bonfire, and bbq and help us raise money which goes straight back into the place we all love and live.
Don’t miss out, once they are gone they are gone!!
There unfortunately will be no entry on the night with out a pre purchased ticket.
🎆 🌭 🥤 🍺 🔥

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/94383?fbclid=IwVERDUANz_aJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHraw_RnKBTDtt1dMpwBKrRM290uHJgo7gbrytcyheVWnsWm9OVwfwzrwZfCu_aem_uml8uXlATb9QZTHV2wJT6Q

21/10/2025

Just over 2 weeks till our annual fireworks and pub on the park event! 🎆
Come along and join in with a great local evening where not only can you enjoy time spent with your neighbours, friends, and family but you can help to raise money to look after our village Green. The village Green ( where the fireworks is held ) is maintained by us as a community. We can only continue to do this and make improvements if the money is available ( along with lovely volunteers ) to do so. The EGCA events held throughout the year along with yearly business and household memberships really help with achieving this.

So if you have a business you want advertised please get in touch!!
If as a household you would like to commit to a yearly one off payment ( and receive 20% off all ticketed events ) please join up for our membership!
If you haven’t already got tickets to our fireworks night please do so now!!
Or if you have some spare time and would like to help out please get in touch !

All will be very much appreciated and help towards looking after the place we live and love 🦌

10/10/2025

06/10/2025

Happy Monday Epping Green ☀️ 🦌
Just over a month until our amazing fireworks fundraiser!!
This is an advance ticket only event and we have completely sold out the last two years. Please don’t leave it too late to buy yours, we would hate any of our lovely neighbours to miss out ! If you are a member don’t forget to use your 20% discount! If you are not a member what better time to sign up and take advantage of the discount for your tickets 🙃

Link for membership and tickets are in our bio
Hope to see you all there ! 🎆🎇

29/09/2025

Fireworks 2025!!!! 🎆🌭🔥🍻
Who’s ready for another fantastic village event ! Saturday, November 8th we will be hosting our annual fireworks and pub on the park evening.
Tickets are now live and available to purchase, don’t forget to use your 20% discount if you are a member!!

Please dont delay in purchasing your tickets, as per previous years tickets are advance sale only and do sell out each year. We hope to see you all there!!!



https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FJQD