‘Do they know it’s Christmas time again?’ Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex headquarters has been spruced up ready for our Yuletide season. Thank you Jo who decorated the tree along with Emily Goodbody who made this beautiful wreath. Do pop in during December up until #Christmas. We have lots going on...
Sport England has embarked on a long term £100m national pilot to test new ways of tackling population levels of physical inactivity. They have chosen 12 different locations across England, including Essex, with the initial period running until 2025. All of the learning from the 12 pilots will be shared...
How about getting some snazzy individualised wrapping paper for your Christmas presents? – limited edition and hand-crafted by volunteers + recycled paper available at Shaker’s Dairy Free Colchester 11a Eld Ln, Colchester CO1 1LS. The money is donated to Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex to support projects within the local...
Building on the great success of the Wheels for All days held at the end of September the Cycling Projects charity are pleased to announce two additional days of Wheels for All activity in Colchester. On Monday 2nd December and Tuesday 3rd December (coinciding with world disability day) we will be delivering inclusive cycling...
The emotional health of an older person over the age of 60 can be a tricky one to decipher. Being aware of the emotional signs of the physical and mental challenges facing an individual while understanding how they feel, one is better able to respond more appropriately with empathy and...
Colchester Borough Council want to understand what local people know about air pollution and its effects so we can find ways of working together to improve air quality. They are keen to reach out to residents and community groups to find out your thoughts and discuss ways of tackling...
You can take care and be a winter hero Winter needn’t be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Although colds and flu may start to circulate in the community, there are lots of things you can do to keep yourself healthy and well. Below are some...
Back in August Mark Gosling completed his 8 day solo trek around the Island of Arran fundraising for Age Concern Colchester & NE Essex and has just sent us this update: “Hi Everyone! So it’s been a while since the challenge was completed but by no means has it completed...
If you are not inclined to be like this feller over the #Christmas season, come and support the Mayor’s charities at #WestMersea on the 1st December where proceeds will be used to #fundraise for local charities. Listen to one of the greatest Christmas tales of them all inspiring many film...
In later years it is important to look after those areas of the body which are vulnerable to aches and pains. The back is no exception and as it is such a delicate region of the body, a bit of tender loving care is required from time to time. So,...
