Active Essex

Grays Athletic Walking Football Boosts Mental Wellbeing in Thurrock

Grays Athletic Walking Football Club are supporting over 50’s to become more active by getting involved in a game of walking football. As part...
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Essex ActivAte

A summer of memories, fun and lasting impact with Essex ActivAte

As we begin a new school term, we are proud to look back on another successful summer programme with Essex ActivAte, a vital initiative...
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Move Maker

Ellie – August’s Move Maker

This month, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on Ellie, our Move With Us Move Maker for August, whose energy, kindness, and leadership have made a...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Team Reflects: Why raising active girls matters more than ever

This piece is the second in our team reflections blog series, exploring the experiences of women and girls in sport. My colleagues have shared...
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Active Essex

The conditions for Epping to thrive

Active Essex’s ethos is to build and sustain strong, trusted relationships across the 14 localities in Greater Essex, building upon their strengths to create...
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WGLU

Supporting Young Girls Through School Sports and Puberty

This month, as part of the Women and Girls Like Us campaign, we are highlighting the realities young girls face when it comes to...
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Jason's Reflections

Investing in the future

When I think about the future of the sport and physical activity sector in Greater Essex, I think about the young people who will...
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WGLU

How Edith, Aged 6, is Growing Through Movement

Physical activity plays a vital role in the health and development of young people and for girls especially, it can be a powerful tool...
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Active Essex

Bringing together generations through sport and physical activity

With an exciting summer of sport taking place, and Wimbledon an ever present in the July sporting calendar, we were thrilled to be involved...
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Active Essex Team's Reflections

Active Essex Team Reflects: Celebrating one year of the Move With Us Ambassador Programme

As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Move With Us campaign and its Ambassador Programme, I’m proud to reflect on the progress we’ve made...
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Move Maker

Charlie – July Move Maker

This July, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on and award our #MoveWithUs ‘Move Maker’ award to someone whose passion and dedication has truly...
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