The National Rural Conference 2025

Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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Community bus scheme back up and running

The Epping Forest Guardian reports that, a community bus scheme for people living in rural areas of Epping and Harlow is back up and running after reduced service due to the pandemic

The charity, Epping Forest & Harlow Community Transport (EHCT), helps local people who are unable to use conventional public transport such as those who are rurally isolated.

With the help of the Essex Community Foundation and their fundholders, the charity was able to survive the challenges of lockdown and is now recruiting for new volunteers to help meet renewed demand of its bus services.

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The Epping Forest Guardian - Epping Forest & Harlow Community Transport volunteer appeal