Thanks to the diversity and passion of partners across the County, The Essex Affordable Food movement is really gaining momentum and if you’d like to be part of the developing network that is being led by the providers themselves, there are three new opportunities to get involved.
The Affordable Food Network Coordinator will support and oversee the development of the Affordable Food Network (made up of social or community supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives in Essex), providing centralised support to social supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives. The coordinator will work as part of a countywide team to develop and embed a culture of peer support, peer learning, and network capability, ensuring the networkโs sustainability and impact.
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This is a strategic post that leads on delivery of the Essex Public Health ambitions for the Essex Affordable Food Network, (made up of social or community supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives in Essex). The role will maximise the opportunities for impact, sustainability and investment.
The Uttlesford Community Supermarket will increase the proportion of people able to live healthy lifestyles by giving convenient access to affordable, healthy food and ingredients close to where they live. Uttlesford is a large rural district with a low population density. We will therefore provide a Mobile Community Supermarket, delivered by a partnership of TAWS and UCAN, and including other local, public, voluntary and community sector stakeholders. https://lnkd.in/egeU8_D4
Our Charity Every Child Online & Everyone Digital CIC will be out in full force from 10amโ4pm on Rayleigh High Street, and you wonโt want to miss us โ look out for the bold orange and blue gazebo!
Weโre bringing our brand-new setup, our amazing team, and a mission to make a real difference in the community.
Here’s why you should pop by:
Donate Your Old Tech
Have a spare mobile phone, laptop, or tablet gathering dust? Bring it along! Our professional refurbishment team will securely wipe your data, install updated software, and breathe new life into your device before itโs donated to one of our digital inclusion projects. Your tech could change a life!
Weโre also raising awareness about online safety. Learn how to protect your children and loved ones from online predators, scammers, and cybercrime โ knowledge that could make all the difference.
Shop Our Upcycled Creations
Browse unique items made by our CRE8 team, who repurpose parts from donated tech into cool creations โ plus grab a limited-edition t-shirt while youโre at it!
This is just the beginningโฆ
This is our first community event of many โ come show your support, bring your questions, your old devices, and your friends!
Quick Tip Before You Donate:
Please sign out of your accounts and remove passwords from your devices โ we can handle it if not, but it makes our job a lot smoother!
See you at the orange and blue gazebo โ you canโt miss us!
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Join Braintree District Council for a day of giving back and making a difference in our community at Volunteer Day!
Welcome to Volunteer Day!
Come join us onย Wed Jun 04 2025ย atย 10:00 AMย atย Braintree Town Hallย for a day of giving back to our community. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Help out with local projects, meet like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact in our town. Together, we can make a difference!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and make a difference. See you there!
Join MIND Mid and North East Essex for an important and welcoming morning focused on menโs mental health at the upcoming Menโs Wellbeing Event, taking place on Tuesday 10th June 2025 at Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX.
๐ Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Time: 08:00am โ 10:30am
Location: Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX
Tickets: ยฃ5 per person
Includes: A breakfast bap and hot drink
Letโs Talk About Menโs Mental Health
This event provides a space for men to come together, share experiences, and start conversations around mental health in a supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to open up, listen, or simply connect with others, this is a valuable opportunity to prioritise wellbeing.
๐ Book Your Place
Tickets are just ยฃ5 and include breakfast. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot.
Healthwatch Essex are delighted to announce that the Expressions of Trauma exhibition, hosted by our Trauma Ambassador Group, will be running at The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from 20th โ 29th June 2025.
This instalment of the exhibition coincides with the Harwich Festival of the Arts โ 10 days of live music, theatre, art, comedy, workshops, dance and more. Find out more about the festivalย here.
A mixed media collection of works, Expressions of Trauma features artwork illustrating personal experiences of trauma by giving an insight into how people use creative outlets to express themselves during difficult times. People from across Essex with lived experience of trauma have come together to collaborate on this exhibition, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of trauma and its significant effects.
Allie Watson, from the Healthwatch Essex Trauma Ambassador Group, explains how important she finds using creative outlets:
โArt has been lifesaving on many occasions in helping me cope with my trauma. Art helps me to express things that I find very difficult to put into words. It is a fundamental part of my life now to keep myself well and is something I turn to in crisis.โ
Please be aware that this exhibition includes art covering sensitive themes including bereavement, abuse, chronic pain and forced adoption, among others. It may be triggering for some individuals. We advise that it may not be suitable for those under the age of 18, and that those below that age who do visit be accompanied by an adult.
The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm 20th-29th June 2025 at Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4AJ. It is closed on Sundays.
Sharon Westfield de Cortez Information & Guidance Manager Healthwatch Essex
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The Affordable Food Network Coordinator will support and oversee the development of the Affordable Food Network (made up of social or community supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives in Essex), providing centralised support to social supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives. The coordinator will work as part of a countywide team to develop and embed a culture of peer support, peer learning, and network capability, ensuring the networkโs sustainability and impact.
Our friends at Mid and North East Essex Mind are recruiting!
Theyโre looking for a passionate and experienced Service Manager to help lead their North East Essex Sanctuary โ a vital out-of-hours mental health support service.
In this role, youโll:
โ๏ธ Support and manage a dedicated frontline team โ๏ธ Oversee daily service operations โ๏ธ Work closely with local partners to ensure people in crisis get the right support
If youโve managed mental health or crisis services and care about making a real difference, this could be the role for you.
Creative You, Creative Client โ A Renew Workshop for Counsellors
Weโre excited to announce a new workshop designed to help counsellors explore the power of creativity in their practice.ย Creative You, Creative Clientย is a one-day introduction to how creativity can enhance therapeutic practice.
This workshop will give you a deeper understanding of your own creative potential and offer practical tools for encouraging creativity in clients. Weโll explore why creativity is essential in therapy, address common barriers to creative expression, and share simple techniques you can start using with clients right away.
Who is this for?ย Counsellors and trainee counsellors from all modalities interested in developing their own and their clientsโ creativity When?ย 10am โ 4pm, Saturday 7th June 2025 Where?ย Renew Counselling and Training, Sadlers House, 2 Legg Street, Chelmsford CM1 1AH Price:ย ยฃ125.00 (please note a ยฃ50 deposit is required to secure your place) Enquiries:ย michelleallen@renew.org.ukย | 01245 264348
Are you passionate about creating a society where every older person lives a happy, connected, and dignified life?
Age Well East is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as our next Chair of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact across one of the UKโs most populous and diverse counties.
As Chair, you will:
Provide strategic leadership to guide the next phase of our development.
Act as line manager to the CEO, supporting and challenging to drive excellence.
Champion good governance and help us grow our reach and impact.
Weโre looking for someone who shares our commitment to empowering people to age well, with the experience and insight to lead a passionate and dedicated Board.
The expected time commitment is aroundย 2โ3 days per month, aggregated across the month to support flexibility. Board meetings are held quarterly (mostly via video call), with additional engagement as needed.
To ensure a smooth handover, the successful candidate will be invited toย Co-Chair alongside our current Chair, Nick Avery. The length of this transition period is flexible and will be tailored to the new Chairโs preference, with full transition expected by early 2026 at the latest.
This instalment of the exhibition coincides with the Harwich Festival of the Arts โ 10 days of live music, theatre, art, comedy, workshops, dance and more. Find out more about the festivalย 
