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Remembrance Sunday in Chelmsford can be a lot to take in with children in tow. Here is a calm, practical guide to where to stand, what to bring, how to explain the two-minute silence, and how to answer the questions that arrive afterwards.
First Christmas concert? Not sure whether to bring cash, a tea towel or a grandparent? Here is a warm, practical guide to Chelmsford primary school festive events in December 2026 — from carol concerts and cake sales to the eternal mystery of school-hall ticketing.
Lamp gone? Kettle tripping the fuse? Before you bin it, there's probably a hall in Chelmsford where someone with a soldering iron and a flask of tea would love to have a look. Here's our plain-English guide to repair cafés and community fix-it sessions this winter.
Chelmsford's festive season gets its official start on Saturday 21 November 2026, and High Street will be the place to be. Here is a neighbourly guide to the choirs, stalls, road closures, accessible viewing spots and late-opening independents, plus how to share your photos and give a local good deed a shout-out.