Active Essex

Fundraising underway for the Active Essex Foundation through the power of cycling!

Ford RideLondon Essex – 2024 is almost upon us and we’ve been catching up with the riders raising money for the Active Essex Foundation....
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Olympic Cycling Champion Katie Archibald inspires Woodville Primary!

Woodville Primary School in South Woodham were thrilled to welcome Katie Archibald to their school on St. George’s Day for an inspiring assembly in...
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Pedalling with Purpose: Meet Essex’s School Cycling Champions Taking on Ford RideLondon-Essex 2024!

Joined by around 25,000 other cyclists, four teachers from different schools across Essex are taking part in the Ford RideLondon-Essex 2024 100-mile challenge, in...
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Opening its doors to the community: How an Epping Forest School has used Opening Schools Facilities funding to benefit all

Utilising school grounds are vital to communities having safe spaces to be active. However, using school facilities after hours can often require school staff...
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Working in Partnership: How a Colchester based School and Leisure Provider are working together to get the community active

The Gilberd School in Colchester has a gym with a joint use agreement with Colchester City Council, who help manage the facility afterschool and...
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Swimming to Success: Shenfield High School’s reopen their pool thanks to Opening Schools Facilities Funding

Thanks to Opening Schools Facilities funding (OSF), Shenfield High School have been able to re-open their swimming pool for both school and community use....
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Opening Schools Facilities: How the funding has helped a school increase its SEND provision

The Opening School Facilities (OSF) funding has had a significant impact on Treetops Free School and the Thurrock community. Through OSF, Treetops have been...
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Let’s Focus on Movement this Mental Health Awareness Week!

Mental Health Awareness week this year is all about taking moments for movement. At Active Essex we want to encourage as many people as...
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E-Bike Pilot Scheme comes to Basildon!

50 E-Bikes are being utilised in a new workplace pilot project! Residents in Basildon Borough have been benefitting from a new 6 month period...
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Jason's Reflections

System change is not just a complicated concept – it is a reality in Essex

At the heart of Fit for the Future; our 10-year strategy for sport and physical activity in Essex, is a fundamental belief that we...
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Essex set to welcome back the best female cyclists in the world!

Essex is ready to welcome back a peloton full of amazing female cyclists from around the globe! The 2024 Ford RideLondon Classique, part of...
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