Celebrating Nature Together: A Community Walk for Great Big Green Week.
Last night, on Tuesday 10th June, over 100 residents from Hawkwell, Hockley, and Rochford came together to take part in a special community walk in celebration of The Great Big Green Week—the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.
Local residents enjoy the openness of green space
The walk was a powerful reminder of what we value most: our green and open spaces, the sense of community, and the shared commitment to protect and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us.Families, friends, local running groups, dog walkers and nature enthusiasts gathered in a display of unity, walking side by side through our beautiful countryside, taking time to pause, connect, and appreciate the simple joy of being outdoors.
The uninterrupted views from the Saffron Trail, bordering the proposed development: Mount Bovers
The route, chosen to highlight some of our most treasured green spaces, sparked conversations not just about wellbeing and wildlife—but about why preserving these areas for future generations matters more than ever.
This event led by Judith Clark, was not just about enjoying a pleasant evening stroll—it was a celebration of our shared values, and a powerful symbol of what can happen when communities come together for a common purpose.
Mount Bovers: The site of the proposed development of 350 homes
Thank you to everyone who took part, and to all those who continue to champion our environment at a local level.
As part of The Great Big Green Week, events like these show that every step counts—especially when we walk them together.