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King George’s Playing Fields, with its new pavilion, splash park, children’s playground, rugby and football facilities, skatepark and woods is a popular place for people of all ages to visit throughout the year.
The Brentwood Buzz has been to meet Keeley Heasman, who is the General Manager for King George’s Playing Fields for Everyone Active, to hear more about what’s on offer for outside fun and entertainment.
https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/king-georges-playing-fields/
Brentwood is very proud to be the home of SNAP Charity, an organisation which has been helping children with additional needs and their families for more than 30 years.
SNAP has grown and developed in those years to be the source of information, support and guidance for thousands of families through some of the most difficult of times.
The Brentwood Buzz joined the SNAP team, parents and some very sticky and excited small children for a morning of Festive Fun, with Father Christmas, presents and a couple of elves.
Do find SNAP’s Christmas Survival Guide on its website at snapcharity.org
The excitement of Christmas, with presents, festive food and even the chance of some snow, on many people’s minds in Brentwood.
But although Brentwood is a relatively well-off Borough, there are some families who struggle, and some vulnerable children who are less likely to get Christmas gifts.
But this is where Essex Police’s Neighbourhood Policing Team has stepped in for the last few years, by identifying children who could do with some cheer in their lives and getting an Amazon wish list together if anyone wants to buy some extra presents for those in need.
The Brentwood Buzz has been finding out how we can all help spread some Christmas joy.
And here’s more information about what the Essex Police Neighbourhood Policing Team in Brentwood is doing this Christmas, with the all important link to the Amazon wish list:
“This festive season, we are running our Christmas Present Appeal again!
We are teaming up with local partners to bring a little extra cheer to families in need. We’re calling on our amazing community to donate new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children and young people of all ages.
Drop-off location: Brentwood NPT, Brentwood Town Hall, Ingrave Road, CM15 8AY
Deadline for donations: 12th December 2025
Every gift makes a difference and helps ensure no child goes without a present this Christmas. Whether it’s toys, books, games, or treats – your generosity can light up someone’s holiday. 
Let’s come together and make this season magical for everyone.”
With Christmas and the New Year holiday season looming every closer, the Borough of Brentwood is getting ready to light up, have fun and welcome Father Christmas, many elves and plenty of parties.
The Brentwood Lighting Up Ceremony takes place this weekend – 22nd November – with a focus on bringing the magic of Christmas to the children of the town. Father Christmas will be joining the Rotary Elves on the High Street, Mrs Claus will be in her grotto at the Chicken and Frog Bookshop on Crown Street, and the North Pole Postmistress will be outside the Figo restaurant if anyone wants to send a letter to Santa.
The Brentwood Buzz has been to Figo to meet its Events Manager, Debbie Butcher, who combines events coordination with driving a cab, so is a cracking person to chat with for this latest episode of Brentwood’s most celebratory podcast.
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