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:…

Another amazing example of how movement and mindfulness can help manage the symptoms of Parkinson's.

Check out Tony's video from Parkinson's UK, he's an inspiration!

Today is World Parkinson's Day and we want to highlight how physical activity can help!

Staying active at your own pace helps maintain balance, strength and coordination while boosting your positive hormones!

Visit the Parkinson UK site for more: parkinsons.org.uk/information-an…

The #WomenLikeUs step challenge positively impacted women's physical & mental wellbeing, inspiring participants to say active & continue increasing their daily movement, now that the challenge has ended 💜

Find out more about #TGCE here: activeessex.org/find-your-acti…

Swimming can have many benefits:
🏊‍♀️Full body workout
🏊‍♀️Builds endurance and muscle strength
🏊‍♀️Helps manage stress
🏊‍♀️Improves sleep

Why not give swimming a go this April and experience the mental and physical benefits!

If you know a child or young person who attends school why not encourage them to actively travel?

#BackToSchool is the perfect time to try something new and Bikeability have some great tips on how to cycle safely to school 👇