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Harvest Celebration & Eco Church Silver Award

What a wonderful service we shared on Sunday 4th October 2026, celebrating Harvest and giving thanks for the beauty of God's creation!

We were delighted to be joined by some of our lovely Buzz and Bloom children, who sang Sleeping Bunnies, a very talented young lady from one of our community groups, beautifully sang What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.

We were also honoured to receive our Eco Church Silver Award, presented by Jeremy Flack, The Green Apostle for the Eastern Synod.

Alongside our celebrations, we collected food donations for Basildon Food Bank, sharing the spirit of Harvest by supporting those in our local community.

A truly special service filled with joy, gratitude, music and togetherness.

One whole year

Buzz and Bloom Turns one!

On Thursday 3rd September Buzz and Bloom parent and toddler group celebrated its first birthday!

The children celebrated with a giant ball pit, soft play and lots of yummy food and of course ice cream!

From a tiny group that started out with 4/5 children each week, has now grown so much we've had to open a second session!

One whole year of play, laughter and building connections.

Buzz and Bloom has truly gone from strength to strength and its amazing to look back at how much our little group has grown.

And this is just the beginning... watch this space for how Buzz and Bloom will grow over the next year!

Here's to another year of fun, play, friendship and growing together!

Bring on year two!

A place to grow

The Hive Garden Open Day

Saturday 4th July 2026

On Saturday 4th July we celebrated the opening of the Hive garden.

This was a special occasion filled with laughter, conversation and community. A massive thank you to everyone who came along, supported us, volunteered, donated, and helped make the day such a success. We couldn't have done it without you.

It was amazing to see so people enjoying the garden we've worked so hard to create together. We hope it continues to be a place where people can find peace, make new friendships, and connect with nature and one another.

Here's a look back at some of the highlights from the day.

By Nub News Reporter · Basildon and Billericay News Nub

Buzzing and Blooming.

ON Thursday, 11 June Buzz and Bloom Toddler Group at The Hive on Honeypot Lane, Basildon, took part in The Great Big Green Week, celebrating nature and encouraging even the youngest members of the community to care for the environment.

The toddlers spent the morning helping to look after nature in the group's garden, taking part in a variety of fun and educational activities. One of the highlights was a mini bug hunt, where the children explored the garden and discovered the many insects and creatures living among the plants and greenery. The youngsters also enjoyed leaf printing, creating colourful nature-inspired artwork using leaves collected from around the garden.

To round off the day's activities, the children enjoyed a teddy bears' picnic, bringing together outdoor play, friendship, and a love of nature in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

The celebrations were also supported by the Wednesday Volunteer Garden Club, who marked The Great Big Green Week by continuing their valuable work in the Hive Garden. Volunteers spent time maintaining and improving the garden, helping to create a welcoming green space for wildlife and the local community.

Their ongoing efforts play an important role in protecting and nurturing nature for future generations.

A spokesperson said: “The Great Big Green Week provided a wonderful opportunity for both children and volunteers to connect with nature, learn about the environment, and celebrate the importance of caring for the world around us. If you would like to get involved with the work, we are doing at Basildon URC, please get in touch by emailing outreachGB@urceastern.org.uk.”