Jason's Reflections

Creating Change – Black History Month

October is Black History Month, and this year we are being encouraged to find out more about the exceptional achievements of black women, to...
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Active Essex

TenPin Bowling Tournament with Panathlon Challenge

Last week, charity organisation Panathlon hosted a Ten Pin bowling event for schools in Essex, inviting children with a variety of additional needs to...
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Active Essex

Over 50’s Black Men Forum – Table Tennis League

The Over 50’s Black Men Forum are taking a lead on addressing issues of concern to their community, issues such as a lack of...
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Essex ActivAte

October half term activities and days out across Essex and Thurrock

With October half term just around the corner, there are plenty of fantastic activities to keep the whole family entertained across the county this...
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Essex Local Delivery Pilot

Gaining Ground through Gamification

Gamification is the use of technology to turn walking, running, or cycling around a local community, into a game. The Essex LDP been working...
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Active Essex

World Mental Health Day 2023

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, and this year’s theme is ‘Mental Health is a universal human...
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Essex Local Delivery Pilot

Free Family Fun at ParkPlay

ParkPlay is all about building happier, healthier communities, through the life-changing power of play. It’s a free two-hour session of active and inclusive games...
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Essex ActivAte

Jamie Oliver’s Ministry Of Food supports Essex ActivAte summer programme through food education

With food being at the forefront of the holiday activity and food programme (HAF), this summer, Essex ActivAte encouraged clubs to focus on food...
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Active Essex

Over 50’s Paddle Sports Sessions at Writtle University College

From Active Thames Grants, Writtle University College have been able to offer sessions on their on-site reservoir to local residents to come experience activities...
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Jason's Reflections

An Active Summer in Essex

I love the summer, because even if the sun isn’t shining, I get away from my desk and commit to visiting as many of...
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Active Essex

How to get active while working

Keeping active and healthy whilst having a busy work life can be achieved and will not only enhance your performance at work, but help...
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