Health and wellbeing Events in and around Essex Health and Wellbeing covers such a huge range of subjects. In fact, we would say that everything within the Healthy Life website relates to ‘wellbeing’ (your own wellbeing and also that of the community and the planet). The emphasis is, as always, on holistic health and events that are going to provide information and / or the opportunity to perhaps try treatments yourself. Advertising in the Health and Wellbeing events section is free of charge for all non-profit making organisations and events. Please e-mail the information to us. For all other events there is a £15 charge per entry. This will be waived if the advertiser also has at least one basic directory entry e.g. in Find a Therapist in Essex. A directory entry is only £5 per quarter and this would allow an unlimited number of events listings. Please Contact us for further information.

Events spread over various dates	Events in January	Events in February on

WHEN	WHERE
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Moulsham Mill
Moulsham Mill to Sandford Mill Walk
How about having a group discussion/meeting/ just a general chat on a walk - walking & talking benefits your whole wellbeing and its FREE!! (The walk will not take place in frost, snow or very heavy rain)
Location:.Moulsham Mill, Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7PX Meet in rear car park
Time: First Tuesday each Month - 10.00am for a steady walk (Approx. 4 miles) return by 11.30 am for free refreshments
(small donation towards cost gratefully received)
Contact: For more information contact : Lesley 01245 608307

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Herbal Wisdom Circle
The living reality of plants
Beginning Sept 2010, a year long heartfelt journey into the living reality of plants. Discovering a different healing herb each month, using the senses, imagination, inspiration and intuition. A unique and relaxed learning experience exploring the portals of plant perception including myth & magic, medicine & healing plus much more...
Location: The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester Town Centre
Time: Every third friday of the month 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: £10 per person per circle or £100 for advanced booking of 12 months (fee includes all tastings and materials) Booking is essential
Contact: Emma Tivey, community medical herbalist. www.earthwiseherbal.com or 07966 553345

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Health Walks / Fitness Walks
For the availability of Health Walks / Fitness Walks in your area
please see our Health Walks page

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Open Arts Courses - for adults with mental health problems
For the availability of Open Arts Courses in your area
please see our Open Arts Courses page

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South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Caring with Confidence
Many of us do not see ourselves as carers straight away: we are mums and dads, husbands, wives, partners, brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours. We are simply doing what anyone would, helping a loved one or friend, supporting them when they are unable to do things for themselves.
Caring with Confidence is an opportunity for you to have time away from caring, meet with others in similar situations, and gain the confidence, information, and skills to help in you in your caring role and improve your life and that of the person you are looking after.
For more information on Caring with Confidence and other events and information for carers, dates, venues and contacts please see our Caring with confidence page

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South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
'Singing for Fun'
Do you enjoy singing? Do your colleagues enjoy singing? Do you have clients who like a good sing? Come and join our newly formed singing group at Rochford Hospital

• All levels of musical ability welcome
• Open to service users, ex-service users, staff and carers.

For more information on the benefits of singing visit the Healthy Life Essex article:
"Singing can change your life"

Location: Multi-Activity Room – therapies area, Rochford Hospital.
Time: Every Tuesday 12.00 -13.15 (meet reception 11.55)
Contact: OT Department Rochford Hospital, 01702 538128

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Youth at Risk
Coaching for Success
Coaching for Success is an exciting programme running in schools across the country. It is aimed at supporting young people in achieving their full potential. Through a series of training sessions they will set clear life goals and develop a positive attitude to themselves, their lives and their futures.
This is a special opportunity to support a young person in finding the motivation and skills they need to succeed in their education and finding a career path. Through taking on the role, Performance Coaches will receive considerable training that will be directly transferable to their work place.
For more information, course dates, venue etc: see "Being a Performance Coach on the Motivate the Estate programme"

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REALISING MENTAL WELL-BEING
Freemind Well-being are offering a number of workshops to members of the public who would like to learn more about:

• Understanding mental health, well-being and Recovery
• What creates and maintains mental health and well-being .

For further information: dates costs and registration details for all of the above please visit:
the Freemind Well-being events page.
Contact: Telephone 0845 116 1455, or call Danielle Harding on 0788 425 2523
e-mail: danielle@freemindconsultancy.com

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Nifty 50 Active Sports Club
50+ and want to enjoy a fun, sociable and healthier lifestyle in friendly surroundings? Active Sports Club is a new, supervised programme aimed at the over 50’s. It includes badminton, table tennis, tennis & short mat bowls.
Location: Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend
Time: Wednesday’s, 10.00am-12.00noon
Cost: £2.90
Contact: To book your place or for further details please contact: Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre 01702 613000

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Healing Support Evenings
Relax and unwind with other healers. An evening for Reiki students, Practitioners and Masters and all healing practitioners to give and receive healing in a tranquil setting.
Also open to beginners interested in Healing and learning Healing techniques (Reiki, Rahanni, Spiritual Healing), and in receiving healing from many different trusted healers.
The evening will start with a guided meditation, distant healing, guidance cards, discussions etc following with either one to one or group healing. .
Location: Wickham Bishops. (call for details)
Time: last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm
Cost: £7 for the evening booking essential
Contact: Telephone Sam on 07958 719342 web: www.happyholisticcourses.co.uk

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Chrysalis
Introductory Courses in Hand or Foot Reflexology, Aromatherapy Massage, Bach Flower Remedies, Crystal Workshops
10 and 4 week Courses and Workshop Days in Hutton and Billericay
Small, friendly classes taught by qualified Tutors/Therapists
For dates, times and prices: Julie 01277 652073 or Carol 01277 200276
or visit www.learning-chrysalis.co.uk

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Inspiring Soul Evenings
Come along for a fun filled inspiring evening and chat to like minded people on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Each month we have a different motivational or spiritual speaker covering a wide variety of topics. These have become extremely popular and we have a regular lovely friendly crowd who welcome new people to share and learn as we all personally grow through these lovely meetings.

• February 7th - Cathy Flynn - Mine is the Power
• March 6th - Nick Williams - How to create a successful business around the work you love - Inspired-Entrepreneur Club
• April 3rd - Sheila Steptoe - Master Your Own Destiny - personally & professionally

NB : Titles may change so please check

Location: The Waltham Bistro, Regiment Way Golf Centre, Back Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3PR (off A12/A130)
Time: Doors open 6.45 for 7.15pm start. Finish usually 9.15pm but you are welcome to stay and chat. The venue has a lovely bar and restaurant if you want to come early or stay late.
Cost: £12pp or Concessions £8. Bring 2+ NEW friends along and get in for FREEl
Free tea, coffee in the interval.
Contact: phone Sheila on 01245 361274 to reserve your place
or email Sheila@sheilasteptoe.com. All welcome. You can book your place in advance to ensure you get in by emailing me or just pay on the door on the night. (These events have nothing to do with any religion). visit: www.sheilasteptoe.com

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Tuesday Evening ongoing meditation Class.
These Meditation Classes offer simple and enjoyable techniques that can be learned and introduced with ease into your daily life. Safe. Relaxing and Effective.
Location: Great Stony Arts and Leisure Centre.
Time: 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm every Tuesday.
Cost: £8.00 per session
Contact: Sue Thomas 07881921812 email suezeq@lineone.net

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Pamper and Gift Evening
All Beauty and Holistic Treatments: Facials, Waxing, Manicures, Pedicures, Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Hot Stones, Hopi Ear Candles, Indian Head Massage, Holistic and Sports Massage. (All treatments are mini treatments with an average of 15-30 minutes priced between £5-£15)
Gifts, Treats and Wellbeing: Skin Care, Jewellery, Candles, Crafts, Books, Cards and weight management. Refreshments served, Free Parking.
Future Dates to be advised (2nd Thursday of every month)
Location: Champions Manor Hall, Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers.
Time: 7.30pm-10.30pm (doors open 7.15pm)
Cost: Entry £2 with raffle ticket to win branded luxury gift sets
Contact: email: swfindulgence@yahoo.co.uk
If you would like to hold a stall please call for details.

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Southend United Community & Educational Trust
Blues Bodycare - Fit for Life
A Healthy Lifestyle & Exercise Programme aimed at the over 55 age group. A great way to increase your knowledge of a healthy lifestyle and activity levels. All sessions have been designed to suit both women & men of all abilities and most importantly will be fun.

Contact: For further information please call Sarah or Lesley on 01702 341351
email: s.potts@southendunited-cet.co.uk

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