Hi, my name is Mirka Marri, and I am the Find Your Active Place Navigator for West Essex (Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford) I have had the pleasure to do this role for two and a half years and in that time have been passionate about promoting the Active Essex fantastic campaign #find your active.

I help people of all ages, abilities and communities to find an activity they are interested in but understand that they are times when we can be nervous in taking that first step, so will meet them at the session and introduce them to the instructor. I also help to organise community days whereby the public can experience free taster sessions which are always very successful.

My own personal journey as been one to improve my overall health and wellbeing and in trying out the sessions allows me to recommend and suggest an activity to you in your area.

I have recently started the Couch to 5K running journey which is very new to me and have a WhatsApp group where we encourage each other. If you are interested, please text my work number and I will send you an invite. The group is one which encourages and supports each other at whatever stage of running you are at.

So, if I can help you to just begin to move a little more, please call, text or email me. Also contact through my social media details below.