Colchester

Time to Talk….

About Men’s Mental Health

Tuesday 10th June 2025

8am – 10:30am

Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar) C04 5YX

Ticket price: £5pp includes a hot breakfast bap and hot drink

Join us for our Time to Talk About Men’s Mental Health Event at Colchester Rugby Club to raise awareness of men’s mental health, with guest speakers, local support services, and resources for men’s mental wellbeing. This event is in collaboration with The Colte Partnership.

To book please visit www.mnessexmind.org/mens-health

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The OutHouse 45th Birthday Garden Party

Date and time: Saturday, June 14 · 12 – 8pm

Location: 74 High Street Colchester CO1 1UE

Join the OutHouse on Saturday, 14th June, for a joyous celebration of Pride Month as we mark the 45th birthday of The OutHouse, our wonderful charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The event will take place in the beautiful gardens of The Minories, a stunning venue that provides the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fun, community, and celebration.

From 12 noon until 8pm, the gardens will be the heart of this special occasion.

This special day will honour The OutHouse’s incredible journey and the positive impact it has had over the last 45 years, all while celebrating the diversity and unity of the LGBTQ+ community.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration! It’s the perfect way to come together and enjoy a sunny day in the garden with friends, family, and allies. We look forward to seeing you there!

Secure your space HERE

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Compassionate Community Meetup – Friday 2nd May 2025

Join us at St Andrews Church, Greenstead, Colchester for a Compassionate Community Meetup

 

🫶        Compassionate Community Meetups are an opportunity to be part of a special network of people, places and projects who are coming together to support others during life’s most difficult moments.

🌞        We are starting with a cuppa at 10am with intro’s from the St Andrews team and Safe Harbour Project at St Helena, who will describe how they are supporting local communities and collaborating with community ambassadors.

👟        A group wellbeing walk & talk will start at 11am for those who wish to participate.

❤️     These really are fantastic events that bring communities together, as you can see from the pics below from our April Meetup

 

 

Find out more here: https://sthelena.org.uk/what-we-offer/compassionate-communities

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Compassionate Businesses Network – Northeast Essex

When: Wednesday 23rd April: 8:30am – 10:30am

Location: Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, University of Essex

After a sell-out at our launch event in Feb, the Compassionate Businesses Network is thrilled to invite you to this next space for inspiring leadership, purposeful networking, and community-driven ideas.

Join fellow forward-thinking professionals from across North East Essex to connect, collaborate and champion compassion in the workplace.

🌟 Why Attend?
✔️ Meet like-minded professionals
✔️ Get inspired by real-life compassionate leadership
✔️ Take away ideas that strengthen your people, purpose and performance
✔️ Help shape a growing local compassionate community

 What’s on the agenda?
08:30–09:00 – Power networking with brilliant local businesses
09:00–10:00 – Headline Speaker: Mark Millbourne, Headteacher, Prettygate Schools.

🔥 Mark will be describing how creating a nurturing school community culture has boosted outcomes – and how these lessons translate directly to compassionate business strategy.

10:00–10:30 – Community Asset Exchange – share, spark, support

 💡 Limited tickets available – CLICK HERE to book now and avoid disappointment!

Free parking and welcome refreshments are included!
All proceeds support the development of the network and your community.

Follow the Compassionate Businesses Network on LinkedIn

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