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Find Your Active,
and move for your mind 🧠
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The Essex Activity Awards 2026 public vote is now open, and it's time to have YOUR say! 🏆

The finalists have been shortlisted, and now you can help celebrate the individuals, clubs and organisations making a real difference through physical activity, sport and wellbeing across Greater #Essex.

Vote for your favourites in the following categories:
⭐ Essex Activity Hero
⭐ Find Your Active Wellbeing Award
⭐ Sports Club of the Year

From inspiring others to get active and improving wellbeing, to creating opportunities and strengthening communities, these finalists are helping people across the county lead healthier, more active lives.

The decision is yours - cast your vote and help crown this year's winners!

🔗 activeessex.org/essex-activity-awards-2026

Public vote period: 2nd - 8th November.

#EAA26 #EssexActivityAwards #PublicVote #VoteNow #CelebratingMovement #GreaterEssex #SportsClubOfTheYear #EssexActivityHero #FindYourActiveWellbeing #FYA #Awards #Celebrations by @findyouractive

The wait is over!

We’re excited to reveal the shortlisted finalists for the Essex Activity Awards 2026 powered by HolidayActivities, celebrating the people, clubs, organisations and communities making a real difference through physical activity and sport across Essex.

This year’s awards received a record-breaking 888 nominations, highlighting the incredible impact of individuals and organisations helping Essex become a more active county. Congratulations to everyone shortlisted from across the county!

And the excitement doesn’t stop there... Public voting for selected categories opens on Monday 2 November, giving you the chance to support your favourites.

View the full shortlist and get ready to cast your vote next week.

#EAA2026 by @findyouractive

📢 Exciting news!

Find Your Active: Move for your Mind has partnered with Mind in Essex to champion the powerful link between movement and positive mental wellbeing.

At a time when many of us are looking for ways to manage stress, boost our mood, and feel more connected, this partnership brings together trusted mental health support with a passion for helping people discover movement that genuinely feels good.

Together, we’ll be creating opportunities across Essex to help more people experience the mental health benefits of being active and find activities that support everyday wellbeing. We can’t wait to get started, and we’d love you to join us 💙

Find your moment. Find your move. Find Your Active and Move for Your Mind.

@mind_west_essex @basildonmind @sece_mind @tbmindcharity @mnessexmind

#FindYourActive #FYAMoveForYourMind #MindInEssex #MentalWellbeing #PartnershipWorking #EssexCommunity #WellbeingJourney by @findyouractive

Stress doesn't always show, but taking time to move can make a real difference.

Today is National Stress Awareness Day and we're encouraging everyone across Essex to find their active. Physical activity can help reduce stress, boost mood and support positive mental wellbeing, no matter how you choose to move.

As part of our Find Your Active: Move for Your Mind campaign, here are four top tips to help manage stress through movement.

Ready to move more for your mind? Discover activities, support and inspiration to help you Find Your Active via in our bio ☝ by @findyouractive

One week to go until Bring a Buddy Week!

From 9-15 November, we're inviting people across Essex to take that first step together as part of our Find Your Active: Move for Your Mind campaign.

A walk, a class, a sports session or a new activity. Whatever it is, bringing someone along can help make being active more enjoyable and support your wellbeing too.

Find an activity near you by heading to our Find Your Active Activity Finder through the link in our bio ☝ by @findyouractive

Being active isn't just good for your body, it's great for your mental wellbeing too 🧘

Whether it's a walk around the block, time in the garden, a swim, bike ride, fitness class or joining a local group, moving more can help boost your mood, reduce stress, build confidence and create opportunities to connect with others.

No matter your age, ability or starting point, small changes can make a big difference. Finding an activity you enjoy can help support a healthier, happier lifestyle and improve both your physical and mental wellbeing.

This month, discover how movement can support your mind. Together with Mind in #Essex, we're here to support you.

Get started over on our website 🔗 activeessex.org/how-do-i-get-started

#MoveForYourMind #MentalWellbeing #MindInEssex #GetActive #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #Movement #GetMoving by @findyouractive

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend one of our Move With Us Ambassador Get-Togethers?

We had a great time at Colchester Sports Park earlier this week, bringing our cohort of Move With Us Ambassadors together for a day full of youth empowerment, important discussions and brilliant activities.

With workshops focused on Essex’s green spaces, the FA’s new health and wellbeing campaign, and the creation of a festive challenge for Essex primary schools, the day concluded with cycling activities delivered by @wfacharity.

Those in attendance were also responsible for choosing this year’s Essex Activity Awards Young Sports Personality of the Year winner.

If you know a young person aged 13-17 who would like to become a Move With Us Ambassador, find out more and sign up via the link in our bio. 👆 by @findyouractive

This ADHD Awareness Month, hear from our Move With Us Ambassador, Scarlett.

In her blog, she reflects on living with ADHD, the importance of female role models in football, and why more girls should be encouraged to step into coaching, refereeing and leadership roles.

Read her story via the link in our bio!

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #MoveWithUs #FemaleCoaches #ActiveEssex #WGLU by @findyouractive

It's nearly that time again... the Essex Activity Awards 2026 public vote opens next week! 📣

This is your chance to have your say and help decide who takes home this year's awards. From inspiring local heroes and wellbeing champions to outstanding sports clubs, every vote counts.

The public vote categories are:
⭐ Essex Activity Hero
⭐ Find Your Active Wellbeing Award
⭐ Sports Club of the Year

Who deserves to be crowned the winner? Keep an eye on our channels for the shortlist announcement, then get ready to show your support and cast your vote!

Public vote opens Monday 2nd November and closes Sunday 8th November at midnight.

Find out more, over on our website 🔗 activeessex.org

#EAA26 #EssexActivityAwards #PublicVote #EssexActivityHero #FindYourActiveWellbeing #SportsClubOfTheYear #PublicVote #AwardsSeason #CastYourVote #Recognition by @findyouractive

Has the clock change affected your routine?

As the days get shorter and the evenings get darker, it can feel a little harder to stay active and motivated. Small changes to your daily routine can make a big difference to your wellbeing.

Swipe through for some simple ways to adapt your routine, keep moving, and make the most of the season. by @findyouractive

Next month, as part of our Find Your Active: Move for your Mind campaign, we'll be bringing you 'Bring a Buddy Week'.

Getting active is often easier, more enjoyable and less daunting when you do it with someone else. Whether it's a walk with a friend, a fitness class with a colleague, a sports session with a family member or trying something completely new, why not take that step together?

Being active with others can help build confidence, strengthen connections and support positive mental wellbeing.

Will you join us? by @findyouractive

Building trusted support networks with those around us can be an important step on the road to being more active.

In our first episode of the No Sidelines podcast, we welcomed athlete Samuel Bennett. Sam spoke on the power of community and how since returning from university in the United States of America, he’s built a community around him of family and friends that support him throughout the highs and lows of his career and push him to succeed.

You can listen to our full episode with Sam on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts by heading to the link in our bio 👆 by @findyouractive