Find groups and events
We run local groups and activities across North Essex to help you connect with others. Are you aged 60 or over and living in North Essex? Take part in activities such as dancing, arts & crafts, light sports or knitting and start living happier and healthier.
Here you will find lots of activities run by us and others run by local community projects.
Find groups and events
We run local groups and activities across North Essex to help you connect with others. Are you aged 60 or over and living in North Essex? Take part in activities such as dancing, arts & crafts, light sports or knitting and start living happier and healthier.
Here you will find lots of activities run by us and others run by local community projects.

Sofa Singers (Online)
The Sofa Singers was set up by vocal leader James Sills as a response to global self isolation during the Coronavirus outbreak, The Sofa Singers bring together hundreds of people […]
Badminton Group – Braintree
Christ Church Braintree London Road, Braintree, EssexBadminton group meet on a Tuesday evening between 7.30pm & 9pm in the main hall. The cost is £1.00 per session. All ages, all abilities & none are welcome. Please […]
Daily Bread Café – Brentwood
St Peters Church Claughton Way,, Hutton, EssexThe Daily Bread café provides fairly priced food and drink and a place for local residents to find warmth, company, help and advice. We are on a mission to combat […]
My Weight Matters – Clacton
CVS Tendring, Imperial House 20-22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexThe My Weight Matters programme has helped thousands of adults to lose weight, get fitter and enjoy a healthier relationship with food. CVST hosts five My Weight Matters sessions around […]
My Weight Matters – Clacton
CVS Tendring, Imperial House 20-22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexThe My Weight Matters programme has helped thousands of adults to lose weight, get fitter and enjoy a healthier relationship with food. CVST hosts five My Weight Matters sessions around […]
St Clare Hospice Men’s Shed – Hastingwood
St Clare Hospice Community Space Taylor Centre, Hastingwood, EssexSt Mary’s Church Knit and Natter – Grays
Community Church St Mary Chadwell St Mary, Defoe Parade, Grays, EssexSenior’s Coffee Morning – Colchester
Primary Care Centre Turner road, Colchetser, EssexAqua Aerobics – Wickford
Everyone Active - Wickford Market Avenue, Wickford, EssexMake new friends. Low impact pool based workout. Great for increasing flexibility, muscle tone and cardiovascular endurance.
Supported Gym Programme – Colchester
Colchester Leisure World ColchesterSports for Confidence gym sessions, booking required.
Keep Fit – Clacton
Golf Green Hall Trust Golf Green Road, Clacton, EssexPeer Support Group for Young Onset Dementia – Zoom
For people living with Young Onset Dementia, for more information please email essexandhertsgroups@alzheimers.org.uk
Coffee and Chat Activity Group – Zoom
For people living with dementia and their carers, this group is volunteer led. For more information please email essexandhertsgroups@alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia Café – Clacton
CVS Tendring, Imperial House 20-22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexCoffee Morning – Colchester
Age Well East Hub 63 North Hill, Colchester, EssexThose that attend love sharing coffee, laughter and stories. Coffee and biscuits £1.50. We look forward to seeing you! All proceeds go to Age Well East which enables us to […]
Community Allotment – Dovercourt
Longmeadow Allotments Long Meadows, Dovercourt, EssexCVS Tendring: A place to grow – we meet to learn, chat and grow together. No experience needed! Share your skills and knowledge, plant and harvest fresh produce and enjoy […]