Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Team Reflects: Beyond the Numbers

As an Analyst, I believe that data is truly one of the most fascinating lenses to view the world. The truth is, it’s not...
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Jason's Reflections

Turning commitment into change

Leadership for Racial Equity At the beginning of the month, the Active Partnership Network hosted a powerful trilogy of webinars on anti-racism and race...
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WGLU

Inclusivity in Sport, a Paralympians’ Perspective

Ellie Challis, from Tendring in Essex, is a swimmer currently at the top of her game with 12 World Championship medals in the past...
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Essex Local Delivery Pilot

How an Essex school has transformed its green space to support students.

The garden space of a school in Clacton-on-Sea has recently been repurposed to help teach useful life skills. Lift Clacton, formerly known as Clacton...
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Active Essex

Sam King’s Journey Through 74 Ultramarathons

Sometimes, the most powerful changes in our lives start with a single step, or in this case, 74 ultra-marathons. For Sam King, movement became...
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Move Maker

Daniel – October Move Maker

We’re pleased to announce that the #MoveWithUs ‘Move Maker’ for October is Daniel Gale. Daniel is an active member of the Yellow Door Young...
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Active Essex Foundation

13-year-old boy from Colchester takes on mammoth 14-hour challenge for charity

On a cold and gloomy Saturday morning, I headed into Colchester City Centre to meet with Harry Jeffery and his family to cover a...
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Jason's Reflections

The Leadership Puzzle

I have recognised that leadership has become much more prominent as a theme in our sector over recent years and is a trend that...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Team Reflects: Movements Impact on our Mind

As we reflect on World Mental Health Day that took place this October, it’s a timely moment to pause and reflect on the deep...
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Active Essex

Why Movement Matters: Tackling Burnout This World Mental Health Day

Burnout is everywhere, it’s becoming more of a reality for many of us. According to ‘The Burnout Report’ published by Mental Health UK, 9...
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WGLU

Sparkle Ladies Gym: One Woman’s Journey to Empower Others

In Frinton on Sea, a member of the local community has used her own negative experiences to help have a positive impact on her...
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