Jason's Reflections

The golden thread of sport and movement in our communities

Over the summer, I had the privilege of spending time across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, visiting communities and partners who are helping to make...
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WGLU

Meet Arabella: The Six-Year-Old Finding Her Active Through Golf

At just six years old, Arabella Offen is already proving that age is no barrier when it comes to finding a passion and pursuing...
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Active Essex

A Decade of Changing Lives Through Sport: Celebrating 10 Years of Essex Coach Core

For the past 10 years, Active Essex and Coach Core have worked together with a shared ambition: to create life-changing opportunities for young people...
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Place Partnerships

Activating Families through Place across Greater Essex

This summer, community events, active travel challenges, family activities in parks and along the coastline, have helped thousands of Greater Essex residents move more,...
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Move Maker

August Move Maker – Henley

Congratulations to Henley Stevens, who has been named the Move With Us Move Maker for August in recognition of his outstanding commitment to volunteering,...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Team Reflects: Connecting Communities Through Essex Activate

The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, known as Essex Activate across Essex and Thurrock, provides eligible children and young people with free access...
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WGLU

Kate’s Journey: Finding Community Through Golf in Essex

For many people, golf is seen as a traditionally male-dominated sport. But across Essex, women are increasingly picking up their clubs, stepping onto the...
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Active Essex

More than a Run: How the Omnia RunFest Community is Activating Place

At Active Essex, we know that creating active communities starts with people, places and partners coming together around a shared goal. When local spaces...
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WGLU

How Sarah Is Helping Women Find Confidence Through Movement

As part of our Women and Girls Like Us campaign, we’re celebrating women who are breaking down barriers to being active. Last year, Sarah...
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Active Essex

Beat the Street Success for Our Walking Groups!

This spring, Beat the Street gave residents across Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary an extra reason to get moving, with our local walking groups...
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Place Partnership

Scaling Place-Based Working: From Southend to Canvey Island

Creating sustainable opportunities for people to be active requires more than delivering programmes. It requires understanding the unique strengths, challenges and aspirations of the...
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