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We have a range of activities and social opportunities for people experiencing mental health problems, taking place throughout Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest. These are generally facilitated by staff on the WEllbeing project.
Our current programme is shown in the tables below.
Please note that the list may change since we are committed to responding to the needs of the people who come along.
If you or someone you know are interested in finding out more we would be pleased to hear from you. Please, either:
Call in to one of the Open Access Sessions;
Call the member of staff who takes the lead in the activity you are interested in. (Their telephone number is listed below against the activity.)
Or Email us at WEllbeing@westessexmind.org.uk
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Day/Time |
Venue |
Event |
Contact details |
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Mondays First Monday of the month: 1.00pm - 2.30pm |
Wetherspoons, Aylmer House, Kitson Way, Harlow, CM20 1DG |
Carvery Lunch: Come along, meet new people and enjoy a meal together in this welcoming restaurant; Lunch £5 approx. |
07854 793914 (Kate Carr) |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm |
WEllbeing Centre, 10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair, Harlow, CM18 6NZ |
Open Access Session: Tea, game of pool, other games and creative activities. |
07854 792080 (Andy Woodcock) 07854 793913 (Emma Mills) |
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Tuesdays 10.00pm - 12.00pm |
The Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton |
Open Access Session: Tea, coffee, games and creative activities. nb: On the first Tuesday of every month, we meet at ‘Gladleys' coffee shop next door to the church. |
07854 793913 (Emma Mills) |
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Wednesdays: 3.00pm - 5.00pm |
WEllbeing Centre, 10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair, Harlow, CM18 6NZ |
Open Access Session & Informed Discussion Group: Discuss the day's papers and anything of interest: Tea, coffee, game of pool and other creative activities. |
07854 793329 (Martin Baker) 07854 791857 (Lisa Thomas) |
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Thursdays 10.30am - 12.30pm |
Harlow Leisurezone, Second Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3DT |
Harlow Leisurezone: Meet up for coffee and from 11am - 12 join in swimming, a game of badminton or train in the gym, and then get together on the comfy seats afterwards. |
07854 793914 (Kate Carr) |
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10.30am - 12.30 noon |
Waltham Abbey, Swimming pool, Roundhills, Essex EN9 1UP |
Meet for coffee and a chat, join the Hydrotherapy Class in the Teaching Pool or some seated exercise. |
07854 793913 (Emma Mills) |
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Fridays 12.00 noon - 2.00pm |
WEllbeing Centre, 10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair, Harlow, CM18 6NZ |
Open Access Session: Game of pool, other games and creative activities. |
07854 793914 (Kate Carr) 08754 793329 (Martin Baker) |
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7.00pm - 9.00pm |
St John's Church Hall, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD |
Open Access Session: Tea, coffee, game of pool, table tennis, darts, other games and creative activities. |
07981 292774 (Susan Toogood) 07854 793329 (Martin Baker) |
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Day/Time |
Venue |
Event |
Contact details |
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Mondays 11.00am - 1.00pm |
Dunmow Library, Dunmow |
Get into Reading group: Come along to read or just listen, and chat about a story or poem. Tea and coffee available. |
07854 793913 (Emma) |
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2.45pm – 4.15pm |
Leisure Centre, |
Gym and exercise session with a qualified instructor, with swimming lessons available. Followed by coffee and a chat. Weight management and healthy eating advice is also available. |
07854 732523 (Nicky) |
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Tuesdays 10.30am - 12.30pm |
Baptist Church, |
Open Access: Cooked breakfast, games and Creative Activities |
07854 732475 (Lois) |
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Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.00pm |
United Reformed Church, New Street, Dunmow |
Open Access: Bingo with prizes, Creative activities |
07854 732523 (Nicky) |
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2.45pm – 4.15pm |
Lord Butler Leisure centre, |
Gym and exercise session with a qualified instructor, with swimming lessons available. Followed by coffee and a chat. Weight management and healthy eating advice is also available. |
07854 732475 (Lois) 07854 732541 (Alix) |
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Thursdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm |
The Town Hall, |
Open Access: Once a month we eat a meal together at a local pub |
07854 732536 (Mike) |
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Fridays 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
The Quaker Meeting House, High Street, Saffron Walden |
Gardening group: planting and maintenance in this attractive walled garden. (From Spring 2012) |
07854 732475 (Lois) |
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Saturdays 11.00am - 1.00pm |
Skylark Centre, |
Open Access: Creative activities. Including fortnightly Carers IT training session (check with Tim) |
07854 732541 (Alix) 07772 505251 (Tim) |
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