Be part of it

Team Hadleigh Heritage Project

‘Team Hadleigh’ is an ambitious project delivered by Essex Council's Arts Development team which will engage a wide range of communities with their local heritage through several interlinked projects.  People will have the opportunity to create textile decorations that will be used to enliven Hadleigh during the 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike Event plus other opportunities that will be advertised soon.  Team Hadleigh is supported by National Lottery's Heritage Lottery Fund and has been awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark.  Read more>>

Mud, Sweat Gears Mountain Bike Series

If you are inspired by the international champions who'll be in Hadleigh riding the course at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Mud Sweat and Gears offers you the chance to participate in mountain bike racing. Mountain Bike riders of all abilities can test their fitness, nerve and bike handling skills at six great courses throughout Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk in 2012.  The series features established venues such as Langdon Hills in South Essex alongside an exciting new course at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, the county town of Essex. Visit our events pages or mudsweatgears.co.uk to find out more.

Hadleigh Old Fire Station, community venue

In March 2011 Essex County Council in conjunction with Castle Point Regeneration Partnership with funding from the Homes and Communities Agency refurbished this disused fire station into a vibrant cultural and community hub that's the focal point for the celebration of and legacy from the Games.  The venue is the base for the Hadleigh Voices choir, Castle Point Joggers running club, Bright Sparks Drama School, as well as temporary hire space and permanent artists' studios .  Find out more>>

The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will be making its journey to Stratford through 17 communities in Essex.  The flame will pass through Hadleigh and South East Essex on 6 July.  Read more>>