Love Local

04/09/2026

We can't wait to see you all on Sunday at The Copford and Easthorpe Scarecrow festival.

We have a day packed with things for you all to enjoy...

Starting at 11.30am at the Copford Village Hall
We have stalls for you to browse from
Hannah’s happily ever chapters
Bobbin Along
Rose & Rambler Resin
Ivory Dusk
3dFidglets
Crystal Dreams.
Teddy Tombola
and more...

Stalls are inside and out so be sure to browse them all.

Delicious treats from
Essex Bakery Brownies and Karachi Kitchen plus a visit from an Ice Cream van.

Copford Alma will have a bar for refreshments on the day.

We welcome 1st Copford Brownies with games, sweets and more.

Meet Author Kes Gray who will be signing copies of his book The Mice in the churchyard with copies to purchase on the day.

Pitts Woods Stick man trail is back, explore through Pitts woods with a treasure hunt.

Dog show, free to enter and no experience necessary, just bring along your pooch and enter.

Parking is available in the field next to the village hall.

And of course, The crowning of the winning scarecrow!!

We look forward to seeing you all there.

02/09/2026

Just a reminder we are closed this Wednesday 2nd September whilst we settle our families back into school.

But we are back open as normal on Thursday 3rd 9.30am-5pm.

Thanks for your understanding

Rhianna & Lorna
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01/09/2026

The 'BER Months Craft Club is here!

Get ready to cosy up and get creative with us at Love Local!
Each month features a themed "Craft Bar" with a choice of projects to make. We supply all the tools and materials—you just pick your favourite and create!

Details:
Price: £25 per session (Includes drink & treat!)
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Love Local, 17 School Road, Copford, Essex CO6 1BU

Upcoming Sessions:

Hoop Crafts
When: Friday, 18th September
What: Buttons, beads, yarn, and fabrics to design your own custom textile art.

Autumn Crafts
When: Friday, 23rd October
What: Decorate pumpkins, decoupage, painting, and spooky seasonal crafts.

Xmas Crafts (Part 1)
When: Friday, 20th November
What: Velvet paper chains, bauble decorating, and festive cheer.

Xmas Crafts (Part 2)
When: Thursday, 10th December
What: Custom table favours, gift tags, stamps, and tools to get Christmas-ready.

We can’t wait to get creative with you.
Spaces are limited! Book now at www.lovelocalshop.co.uk
Adults only.

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27/08/2026

Support Our Young Makers...

We’re so excited to welcome Orlee and Marissa from Beads & Besties to Love Local!

These two brilliant best friends have joined forces to host a fun, hands-on pop-up workshop where you can get creative and design your very own custom bracelets and keyrings.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 28th August
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Love Local, 17 School Road, CO6 1BU

Drop in anytime—no need to book ahead!
Come along, show your support for our local young makers, and take home a handmade accessory!

25/08/2026

21/08/2026

Pick and Press bar pop up today at Love Local
4pm-7pm
Tons of iron on designs available to choose from.
Purchase a tote bag or pencil case from us or bring your own T-shirt or hoody and make something unique to take away.
We press here for you to take straight home
Prices start from 50p a letter!
No need to book just pop in between 4pm-7pm
17 school Road Copford CO61BU

21/08/2026

Do you have any soft toys looking for a new home?

We are collecting for our upcoming teddy tombola stall at the Copford & Easthorpe Scarecrow festival on Sunday 6th September.

If you have any soft toys in good clean condition we would love to find them a new home.

You can drop them off Wednesday-Saturday at Love Local CIC 17 School Road Copford CO61BU

We can’t wait to see you all there.

Love Local