Epping Society Vice Chairman receiving his award from Epping Mayor Janet Whitehouse The Epping Society is pleased to share the news that our Vice Chairman, Roger Lowry, has been awarded Epping Town Council’s Townsperson of the Year. This honour recognises his longstanding commitment to the wellbeing of our town and its residents, and we are proud to see his contributions acknowledged so publicly. Roger’s service to Epping extends across many areas of community life. He is a d

(note that The Epping Society have only just become aware of this, so have not had time to organise any local event but please do go on to the CPA website for full details) Standing Up for Nature: Why Now Is the Moment for Epping to Get Active Across the country, communities are rediscovering something powerful: when people come together to celebrate, protect and enjoy their green spaces, real change becomes possible. This spring, a growing national movement is urging residen

Some members might know that the Society contributes a column to The Epping Forest Guardian roughly every six weeks, providing updates and insights into our ongoing activities and initiatives. This regular column serves as an important communication channel, allowing us to keep the community informed about our efforts and to engage with our members and the public at large. Dr Neil Hudson addresses our AGM The column in this week's edition covered our Annual General Meeting (A

**Epping Forest and the Need for Sustainable Housing Choices** The ancient woodland of Epping Forest and its surrounding semi-rural landscapes are irreplaceable assets that define the character of our district. The Epping Society believes strongly that new housing must be delivered in a truly sustainable way that respects these special qualities, rather than through blanket targets that risk permanent damage to the area’s environment and community life. A recent Sky News inve