On Saturday we visited Great Notley parkrun UK to present our March #MoveWithUs 'Move Maker' award to Acacia.

The award was presented to her infront of around 200 fellow parkrun attendees. Without committed volunteers like Acacia, events like this wouldn't be able to take place!

We had a great time yesterday at our FA Girls Football session in South Woodham Ferrers.

We had 120 girls take part from 12 schools in the area in a range of Disney inspired footballing activities.

This partnership is working hard to increase participation in girls football!

Did you know you don't have to take part in Ford RideLondon-Essex to get involved?

Your school can take on the 100-mile challenge virtually, travelling the same distance as the 100-mile route, learning fun facts as you move around the interactive course map.

ridelondon.co.uk/schools/100-mi…

Great news for women's sport in the county this morning as our friends Essex Cricket announced a successful bid to become one of eight teams from 2025, in partnership with University of Essex
& Essex Rebels Basketball.

Cycling, as we know, is a great way to get outdoors & be active.

Epping based #HighBeechYouthCycleClub , received #FindYourActive funding & helps young people to get into mountain biking & meet like-minded individuals. 🚴🏽‍♀️

Advertise your local club here: ow.ly/Es8M50JQlir

Today marks 100 days to go until the start of Paris 2024 Olympic games!

We have a very special message to bring you from past & present athletes, including some hoping to make the Team GB squad.

Get involved with the #MoveWithUs campaign now activeessex.org/move-with-us/

There are only 100 days until a HUGE summer of sport greets us.

We have a very special video being released at 2pm today to mark 100 days to to go until Paris 2024 with some very special guests!

See you then...

#MoveWithUs

🌟 Dive into our Careers Hub! 🌟

Turn your passion into a fulfilling career by exploring our hub & video library.

Discover pathways to various careers in our sector, from coaches & occupational therapists to marketing & volunteer roles.

Read more 👉 activeessex.org/careers-hub/

We visited Basildon Hospital this morning to learn how Essex Pedal Power Basildon is creating positive change in a hospital setting.

We heard from speakers from Health Anchors Learning Network, The Active Wellbeing Society 🌍 & Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust about the current progress to date, as well as discuss next steps.

Over 230 #Easter holiday clubs welcomed thousands of children across #Essex and #Thurrock with Essex ActivAte! 🐣 Fantastic club providers offered a wide range of engaging & fun activities to support young people's skills & wellbeing! #HAF2024

Read more: activeessex.org/children-young…

Spring is a great time for women & girls to adopt new habits!🏃‍♀️ From walks with friends over a catch-up, to solo strolls or family bike rides, it's the perfect season to reap the benefits of moving your body whilst enjoying the outdoors.

Discover more: activeessex.org/essex-parks-an…

We helped celebrate the third birthday of ParkPlay this weekend at Vange ParkPlay.

It was great to see so many people come together to celebrate the occasion and take part in free activity!

Head to their website to find a ParkPlay near you: park-play.com

Getting outdoors with others & experiencing nature can help decrease your anxiety levels, as well as reduce stress. In the lead up to school exams this is more important than ever.

#MoveWithUs continues to showcase the importance of this to young people.

activeessex.org/move-with-us/

Exciting news! 🌟 Since March 2023, Cornelius Vermuyden teamed up with us to enhance extracurricular activities & community involvement using sports facilities.

Thanks to Department for Education OSF investment, they're empowering young people with diverse activities.

activeessex.org/news-events/bl…

Over the next few weeks we're highlighting our new career pages on our website, & accompanying videos, that showcase the pathways into our sector.

For anyone new to the sport & physical activity world, or fancying a change, explore a new challenge now: activeessex.org/careers-hub/

Park Play is building happier and healthier communities through the power of #MeetMovePlay !

Across Essex there are various locations for families to engage in 2 hours of free community play that is inclusive and fun!

Find a ParkPlay near you: park-play.com/parks/east-of-…

How can we support our employees?

Toolkits are available online to help organisations in the sport sector to support their workplaces mental wellbeing, these small changes can be big important steps!

Take a look at the Mental Health at work toolkits: mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/toolkit/mental…

How are you putting a spring in your step?🌼

This spring explore different ways to get outside and move your feet whether that's yoga, walking, football or whatever makes you feel good!

Let us know what you're doing this spring to get moving!

Do you follow the Active Essex Foundation ?

With workshops, news pieces and events in the coming months there's lots to explore and learn about as work carries on to engage young people in sport and physical activity alongside other skills.

Find out more here: activeessexfoundation.org

Head down to Vange #ParkPlay this Saturday to celebrate ParkPlay 's 3 year anniversary!

It's a great way to meet others in your community and get active.

If you are interested in finding a ParkPlay near you or know someone who would benefit, find more here:…