Latest News
Updated bookings system and go live date for bookings
13 February 2023
We have been working hard to improve the booking system that families use to book short breaks caravan or beach hut breaks. The new system will go live at 10am on Thursday 16 February 2023.
Find out moreShort Breaks Registration Guidance
07 February 2023
We have updated our booking and registration systems to make them easier to navigate and give families better oversight of their registrations and bookings.
Find out moreThe new Short Breaks Community Clubs and Activities Offer
29 December 2022
Over the coming three months, we will be working closely with the current and new providers to finalise contracts and ensure the new offer is well promoted and families are prepared for the new offer starting in.
Find out moreWin tickets to see Beauty and the Beast at Colchester's Mercury Theatre
18 November 2022
This competition has now closed.
Find out moreWin tickets to Circus Starr
13 September 2022
This competition has now closed.
Find out moreUpdates to booking and registration systems
25 August 2022
Updates to booking and registration systems
Find out moreFree Autism and Nature books now available
30 May 2022
Designed to help parents, carers and teachers to engage children with autism and related disabilities with the countryside, natural world and our rural heritage. And they are free of charge, available in print and to download from Autism and Nature.
Find out moreOur new strategy for 2021 to 2026
21 February 2022
After listening to your needs, we are proud to present our new strategy for Short Breaks that will improve our service for you and your children.
Find out moreTell us what you think of our new strategy
22 July 2021
We have developed a new Short Breaks Commissioning Strategy and we would like to hear what you think.
Find out moreSharing the insights from our research on how we can improve
11 May 2021
We have recently held two Zoom meetings to feedback the findings and share information and we would now like to publish this information to make sure that all families who were not able to attend have the chance to look through the report and also watch the video we have had commissioned to support these findings.
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