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A round-up of this week's top stories and events in Chelmsford.
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Essex PFCC election result declared
Voters went to the polls on Thursday 2 May to elect a *Police**, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for the Essex police area*. The votes have now been counted and the result is in. *Roger Hirst, the Conservative Party Candidate, *has been elected to serve as the PFCC for Essex.
You can view both the overall result for Essex and the breakdown for the Chelmsford district on our website.
PFCC Election result
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Chelmsford Museum Gallery Wall callout for artists
Chelmsford Museum is inviting* local artists* to submit their artwork for display on the museum’s Gallery Wall. The museum has teamed up with the city’s creative network, Ignite Chelmsford, in a *new rotating **programme* that will make space to showcase local artists.
Museum gallery wall
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New owner for Chelmsford Market's cheese stall
This week, *Chelmsford Market *said farewell to Mark and Sharon of *The Cheese Stall*, who have provided delicious cheese to residents and visitors for the last *40 years!* If you love their cheeses, don’t despair – *new owner Ed* will be picking up where they have left off. Find out what's on offer at our Indoor and High Street markets.
Chelmsford Market's new cheese stall owner
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Get on your bike with us
To celebrate the return of RideLondon, the council’s Community Sport and Wellbeing team will host a family cycling taster day at Central Park on *Sunday **26 May**.* Join us for learn-to-ride sessions (for children and adults), bike maintenance workshops, and a family bike ride to Writtle, where you’ll watch and cheer on RideLondon participants!
cycle for summer
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National Flower Show returns to Hylands
The National Flower Show returns to Hylands Estate *17*–19 May **to celebrate the very best of horticulture. This year’s show includes the outdoor plant village, a home and country pavilion, and a refreshments pavilion. Plus, incredible flower displays inside the house under the theme of ‘Hollywood at Hylands’!
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Free Marconi Ponds open day
Marconi Ponds Nature Reserve will be holding its annual open day on *Saturday** 18 May **1*–***4pm.* It's* free* to attend and there'll be plenty on for both kids and adults, including face painting, bird box building and pond dipping. Find out more about the Friends of Marconi Ponds on their website.
Marconi ponds
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South Woodham Ferrers’ street food festival
Looking for something all the family can enjoy over the bank holiday weekend? South Woodham Ferrers' street food festival has you covered! Swing by Market Square (CM3 5XF) this *Sunday 5 **May *from *12**–**6pm *for tasty food from around the world, delicious drinks and face painting. Plus, there'll be live music from *7pm**!** *
Cocktails
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Essex Young Farmers Show 2024
*Tickets are available* for the Essex Young Farmers Show, which returns to Boyton Hall in Roxwell on *Sunday 19 May**. *This annual event has everything from food stalls and bars, to vintage tractors and livestock showings. Book now for an* early bird discount!*
young farmers
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Ignite Chelmsford Social: Embodiment
*This month,* Ignite Chelmsford celebrates different forms of movement and dance at their *monthly social.* Speakers include Tia Coker, manager of The Art Place in Chelmsford, fitness coach and Afrobeats Dance teacher; and Orit Sutton, artistic director and producer of professional ballet company Let’s All Dance.
Ignite Social
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Nordic Walking with ARU Writtle
*This month* is National Walking Month and ARU Writtle has teamed up with British Nordic Walking to offer exciting walking sessions from *Wednesday 8 May.* Nordic Walking is an enhanced walking technique that uses poles to work both your upper and lower body. Up to *20 free spaces* are available for their first session. Poles are provided.
ARU walks
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Rebecca Smith’s Rural at the Essex Book Festival
*Author Rebecca Smith* comes to Chelmsford Cathedral this *June* for an in-conversation event with *Essex Book Festival Director, Ros Green*. They’ll discuss Rebecca’s book, *Rural*, which explores the lives of the countryside working class. The event includes an audience Q&A and a book signing.
Essex Book Festival - Rebecca Smith
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Vaisakhi at Half Moon Square
Sikhs of Chelmsford will be in Half Moon Square in the High Street on *Saturday 11 May* to celebrate the festival of Vaisakhi. There’ll be cultural festivities, delicious food, lively music, and traditional performances to mark the occasion. Drop by any time between *11.30am *and* 3.30pm*.
Sikh festival poster
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City Camps provide half term entertainment
Wondering how to keep the family occupied over half term? Our leisure centres are offering kids' courses from *Tuesday 28 May *to* Friday 31 May.* With everything from swimming, ice skating and athletics, to parkour, pool inflatables and scuba diving, there's something for everyone. *Book before 14 May* to enjoy early bird pricing.
City Camps
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