Community Groups
Park Run Colchester
Colchester Castle Parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9:00am in Castle Park, Colchester. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that’s for fun or as part of a training plan.
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk
Langham Community Centre
The current Langham Community Centre was opened in June 1988 and has been serving local village residents and other commercial hirers ever since.
Telephone: 07741 284132
Website: htwww.langhamcommunitycentre.org.uk
Email: LanghamCC@gmail.com
Colchester Community Zones
Book a collection of unwanted household items such as furniture and electrical items. Report a street problem including, graffiti, fly-tipping and dog fouling. Find out how you can get involved in your local community.
Website: www.colchester.gov.uk
United in Kind
People across Essex working together to reconnect with our neighbours and communities to help overcome loneliness. Hundreds of community, charity and voluntary groups supporting people who feel lonely or isolated.
Website: www.unitedinkind.org
Email: provide.unitedinkind@nhs.net
Tendring District Ramblers
We try to cater for most walking abilities by offering regular weekly walking
Telephone: 01255 677368
Website: www.ramblers.org.uk
Clacton Camera Club
The club welcomes anyone who has an interest in photography, whatever their skill level or medium they use, be it film or digital. We provide a friendly atmosphere on a Friday evening combining competitions with guest speakers, members’ workshops, fun events and demonstrations.
Website: www.clactoncameraclub.co.uk
Park Run Harwich
Harwich parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9:00am in Cliff Park, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LJ. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that’s for fun or as part of a training plan.
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk
Email: harwichhelpers@parkrun.com
Langham Community Shop
Langham Community Shop are a volunteer-staffed Community Shop that has served the village of Langham since 2004, with opening hours on 364 days each year.
Telephone: 01206 272431
Website: www.langhamcommunityshop.org.uk
Futures in Mind
Futures in Mind is a service designed for people from across Essex who are looking for support with recovery from mental health problems and/or substance and alcohol misuse. We have peer support groups and befriending services available across the area.
Telephone: 01376 316126
Website: www.futuresinmind.org.uk
EssexConnects
EssexConnects is the place to find local activities and to help you to get in touch with hundreds of local charities, voluntary groups, and community sector services, based in Essex.
Website: www.essexconnects.org.uk
Run and Brunch
I started Run and Brunch running club in Clacton because I wanted to get people of all ages, shapes and sizes to give walking, jogging and running a go without feeling pressured in to being fast or in to wearing the latest running gear.
Website: sarahbockhart.com