Active Essex

From Lockdown to Community Champion – Cheryl’s Fitness Journey

Cheryl’s journey with RWL (Results Wellness Lifestyle) began five years ago during the COVID 19 lockdown. Like many, she was stuck at home, searching...
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Active Essex

From the sofa to the streets of London: Inspiring Women and Girls in Essex to start their running journey

Did you watch the London Marathon on Sunday and feel inspired to take on a running challenge of your own? The London Marathon is...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Reflects: How EssexActivAte has bridged gaps and helped build communities

This week marks the launch of the Easter Essex ActivAte programme (HAF), now in its fifth year and firmly established across Essex and Thurrock....
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Move Maker

Maddison – March Move Maker

Maddison Verillo has been selected as our #MoveWithUs ‘Move Maker’ for March, a well-deserved recognition of her dedication to encouraging physical activity and creating...
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Jason's Reflections

Our next chapter

Active Essex has journeyed through many chapters since its inception, born from the legacy of London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Over the years, I...
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Active Essex

Unlocking the Superpower of Neurodiversity in Sport

1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, however that number is likely to be greater due to a lack of diagnoses. Neurodiversity...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Reflects: Addressing the decline in women’s coaches with Danielle Warnes, Active Essex Relationship Manager – International Women’s Day 2025 Special

International Women’s Day is a powerful celebration of the incredible achievements and progress of women across various sectors. In sports, last year was particularly...
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Move Maker

Jaiden – February Move Maker

Jaiden Smith, a vibrant 13-year-old, is a member of the Essex Professional Coaching Holiday Club at Whitehall Academy in Clacton. Although he might not...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Reflections: The importance of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning with Rowena Hawkins, Active Essex Evaluation Researcher

You’ve probably heard of Monitoring and Evaluation. You might even have groaned when you’ve heard the phrase ‘M&E’. Monitoring and Evaluation is – understandably...
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Move Maker

Isabella – January Move Maker

We are thrilled to announce Isabella Marchant as our Move Maker winner for February! Isabella has shown incredible commitment and enthusiasm by joining the...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Reflects: The Active Lives Survey 2024 Results by Lee Monk, Active Essex Relationship Manager

For many, December is an opportunity for reflection, looking back, looking forward and I am no different. Every early December, I really look forward...
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