One Million Lives

A Superhero Tri helps keep Essex inspired

During these unprecedented times it has been important for us to stay motivated. Billy Ray Mansell has used the last few months to inspire...
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One Million Lives

Stars amongst their community

Neville and Jean Jessop have been volunteering for the last 20 years for the Heart and Sole Walking Scheme in Chelmsford. This scheme has...
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Thurrock Healthy Walks

Davy Down, Thurrock Healthy Walks have been running for a year and have had over 500 people attend. The project was set up to...
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Box Smart to defer kids from knife and crime

Colchester Borough Homes set up Box Smart to make a difference, bringing together organisations and residents for the benefit of the community. The need...
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We are Undefeatable

Suzanne Warren

Suzanne is living with Addison’s Disease, Psychosis and a neurological movement disorder. Before she was diagnosed Suzanne was a gymnast and runner. Currently she...
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New Age Kurling

As a county we have been playing New Age Kurling since 2013 and it is rapidly growing within all of our schools – primary...
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Brentwood Tea Dance brings back great memories

One of the biggest issues facing the older population is loneliness and social isolation. 1 in 4 elderly people have indicated that they don’t...
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We are Undefeatable

Ian Law – We Are Undefeatable

64 year old Ian Law is living with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Ian didn’t want to control his conditions with medication and...
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LEAP – Diabetes Support Programme

The Life Enhancing Activity Programme (LEAP) based at Leisure World Colchester has a specific Diabetes Support Programme. The 12-week programme is aimed at those...
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Edward Budge

Edward is 67 and is living with Type 2 Diabetes and finds taking part in physical activity has helped him keep his Diabetes under...
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Albert Clarke

Albert, 71, has been living with Type 2 Diabetes and Scheuermann’s Disease for 10 years. 3 years ago, in a visit to his doctors...
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