Helen Verrier, Co-Founder of Ghana Union in Harlow

I wouldn’t say I am a “Sporty person,” but before the pandemic, I wanted to find an initiative that would bring the community together,...
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Natalie Gurney

“I have always been into exercise and nutrition but for one reason or another I’ve never been consistent with it and have dipped in...
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Macey Brown

Macey is just 13 years old, and lives in Harlow. She has joined the Find Your Active family, in hope that she can inspire...
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Dave Chase

I’m Dave, living in Chelmsford, trying to show our communities how beneficial sport and physical activity is for our mental health. Mental ill health...
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Dan Doherty

Dan Doherty is an NHS Director in the Mid and South Essex region, living in Maldon.  I’ve always been a very active and sporty...
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Dr Ronan Fenton

Dr Ronan Fenton is an Integrated Care Systems (ICS) Medical Director living in Maldon Although I have never been athletic, I enjoy running and...
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Daniel Adams

Daniel Adams is the Learning Disability Representative for Disability Bowls England, living in Harlow. When I was younger, my social and communication skills were...
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Sandra Amey-Martin

I’m Sandra from Castle Point. I currently lead group exercise classes under the brands Move it or Lose it, Healthy Living & Lifestyle and...
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Roberta Meskell

My name is Roberta and moved to Tendring 18 years ago. When I did, I searched for group family glasses that we could do...
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Jo Bryant

I’m Jo and I have a passion for motivating people to get active! Over the years I’ve experienced the emotional and physical ups and...
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Harry Mayhead

I’m 21-year-old Harry Mayhead. When I was younger, I was diagnosed with Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, and Hypermobility and found it hard to fit in....
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Freya Levy

I’m Freya and am from Rochford. Now more than ever it’s important to take care of our mental and physical health and sport and...
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