Active Essex

Thurrock thrives this summer thanks to Essex ActivAte

During the recent summer holidays, Essex ActivAte ran their Holiday Activity and Food Programme over in Thurrock, a beautiful historic town offering countless green...
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Jason's Reflections

Listening, Learning, Connecting

Summer offered me a welcome opportunity to pause and reflect, which is time that I really valued. I also spent time visiting our important work...
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The Angling Initiative

Hooking Juniors into Fishing Whether you are you new to angling, or perhaps used to be involved in the sport and are looking for...
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A summer of Essex ActivAte

What an incredible summer Essex ActivAte had this year! With 170 clubs and 100,000 sessions over just the summer alone, Active Essex worked with...
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Spotlight Saturday – Shawn

Our Spotlight Saturday this week features Shawn Leek, or who is also known as ‘The Mental Health Runner’. A long-time runner of various distances...
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Active Essex’s Women in Football

The legacy of the Lionesses has inspired many women and young girls across the country and particularly at Active Essex.  We have Hollie, Hayley...
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Commonwealth Games Activity Pack

For this year’s Essex Activate HAF summer booklet, the Children and Young People team at Active Essex teamed up with the Multi School Council...
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The Birmingham Commonwealth Games Legacy

This year’s Commonwealth Games hosted in Birmingham, truly shone the light on England’s resilience, dedication, and commitment to inclusivity. It was our most successful...
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Active Essex, Ambassadors

The impact on the women’s game

The power of football can bring a nation together. Even more powerful, is the England women’s team turning the tides and making history. In...
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Active Essex, Essex Local Delivery Pilot

New cycle parking places for Essex Pedal Power cyclists in Clacton and Jaywick

You asked, we listened! After several requests from Essex Pedal Power (EPP) cyclists, 11 brand new cycle parking spaces have been installed across Clacton...
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Jason's Reflections

London 2012 legacy

This is an important month for major multi-sport events – marking the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and 10 years since the...
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