Phoenix Futures Essex

25/08/2026

☕ Weekend Recovery Space at Cornerstone

Our monthly Weekend Recovery Space is back at Cornerstone on Saturday 29 August, with Sally and Phil hosting.

Drop in for a coffee, a chat and the chance to meet new people. Everyone is welcome and there’s no need to book.

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm
📍 Cornerstone, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford

Come along, grab a coffee and spend your Saturday morning with us 💙

23/08/2026

Abuse isn't always obvious and it isn't always at the hands of a stranger.

22/08/2026

⛳ Trying something new in recovery ⛳

Last week, people supported by Phoenix Futures Essex had the opportunity to enjoy a golf session at The Heron Country Club.

For some, it was their first experience of golf and a chance to step outside their comfort zone, learn new skills and try something they may never have considered before.

The feedback afterwards says it better than we ever could:

💬 “I really enjoyed the golf session. I found the coaches very helpful and patient and I learned a lot.”

💬 “I had a brilliant time. Staff were very friendly. I would recommend it to anyone.”

💬 “Even though I’ve never played golf before, I was able to learn a lot… I had a lot of fun and would love to do a golf course next time.”

One person also spoke really openly about finding parts of the day challenging, but described the encouragement they received and the joy they saw in the rest of the group. Their feedback was a brilliant reminder that sometimes trying something new isn’t about being the best at it — it’s about having a go, connecting with others and discovering what you’re capable of.

A huge thank you to everyone at The Heron Country Club for being so friendly, welcoming and supportive, and for giving our group the opportunity to try something different. 💜

Activities like these can help build confidence, connection and new experiences — all important parts of building a life in recovery.

And judging by the feedback… we think another golf day might be needed! ⛳😊

21/08/2026

📍 Out in Basildon This Week!

Our Futures Together Criminal Justice Team and Social Inclusion Team were in Basildon Town Centre this week alongside the Basildon Safety Partnership, raising awareness of the support available through Phoenix Essex and engaging with local residents about the services we provide.

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, answer questions, and share information about how we support people on their recovery journey.

If you'd like to find out more about our services and the support available, please visit our website:


https://www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/essex/

17/08/2026

💜 You Are Not Alone 💜
If you're experiencing an abusive relationship, help and support are available. Reaching out can feel difficult, but there are people ready to listen, support, and help you stay safe.
📞 Essex Compass0330 333 7444
Whether you're worried about yourself, a friend, or a family member, support is just a phone call away.
Please remember: abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or controlling behaviour. No one deserves to feel unsafe in a relationship.
💜

15/08/2026

13/08/2026

A Little Piece of the Sea 🌊✨

Today at Women’s Space, we welcomed back some familiar faces and also had the pleasure of welcoming a new member. 💛

Joining a new group can feel daunting, and she arrived feeling understandably nervous. But by the time she left, she told us she felt good and had really enjoyed being surrounded by such lovely, welcoming people. That’s exactly what Women’s Space is about — creating a place where women can arrive as they are, take their time, and feel safe enough to simply be themselves.

The ladies created some absolutely beautiful shadow boxes today, filling them with memories, creativity and little pieces that meant something to them. Each one was completely individual — just like the women who made them. 🐚🌸

Today was about more than making something pretty to take home. It was about connection, creativity, confidence and creating new memories together.

Creative. Connected. Empowered. 💛

Women’s Space — a space for women, by women, for you. 🌿✨

12/08/2026

🌸 WHAT’S HAPPENING in the BLOSSOME Community this August🌸

August is an invitation to slow down, breathe and make a little more space for you.

When life has felt stressful, uncertain or overwhelming for a long time, finding calm isn’t always as simple as telling ourselves to relax. Sometimes we need gentle experiences that help our body and mind begin to feel safe again.

That’s what our Blossome self-care activities are about. 💗

Whether you join us online, sit alongside others with a needle and thread, move your body by the sea, spend a day at the beach hut or watch the sun rise from the water, you’ll always find a welcoming, safe and supportive space.

There’s no pressure to be anything other than you.

Each experience offers another way to pause, connect, practise self-compassion and learn what helps you regulate your emotions and nervous system, gradually cultivating a little more inner calm and peace.

Here’s what’s happening this August.

RESOURCING ME – SELF-COMPASSION SUPPORT | ONLINE
📅 12, 19 & 26 August | 7pm–7.45pm

A gentle online space to pause and practise simple self-compassion techniques that can help you meet difficult emotions with greater kindness, steadiness and support.

Find out more & join Resourcing Me ⬇️
https://www.blossome.support/event/mindful-selfcompassion-dropin-series-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/2026-08-12/

RESOURCING ME WITH MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION | IN PERSON
📅 13, 20 & 27 August | 11am–12pm
📍 The Tree Room, Colchester

A gentle weekly hour to pause, breathe and reconnect while exploring practical self-compassion skills that you can bring into everyday life.

Find out more about in-person Resourcing Me ⬇️
https://www.blossome.support/event/resourcing-me-with-mindful-self-compassion-2-2/2026-08-13/

DECADES CLUB
📅 13, 20 & 27 August | 12.30pm–1.30pm
📍 The Tree Room, Colchester

A gentle, supportive space for parents who have been living with their adult child’s addiction over many years, not to fix them, but to begin taking care of you and ease the heartache and difficulty you feel.

Find out more about Decades Club ⬇️
https://www.blossome.support/event/decades-club-2/2026-08-13/

AN EVENING TO RESTORE – YOGA BY THE SEA
📅 14 August | 6pm–9pm
📍 Red Beach Hut, Walton-on-the-Naze

An evening by the sea to exhale and restore, with gentle yoga and the opportunity to try Nia Dance on the beach, slowing down, releasing tension and reconnecting with your body.

Find out more & book An Evening to Restore⬇️
https://www.blossome.support/event/an-evening-to-restore-yoga-by-the-sea/

BEACH HUT DAY – A SELF-CARE DAY BY THE SEA
📅 18 August | 10am–4pm
📍 Red Beach Hut, Walton-on-the-Naze

Spend a day beside the sea exploring different ways to care for yourself, with space to slow down, try something new and discover the self-care practices that help you feel nourished and restored.

Find out more & book Beach Hut Day⬇️
https://www.blossome.support/event/beach-hut-day-august/

SUNRISE DIP & BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE
📅 2 & 21 August
📍 Red Beach Hut, Walton-on-the-Naze

Meet the sunrise with a mindful sea dip followed by hot drinks and our much-loved pancake breakfast — a supported resilience-building experience designed to help you feel present, alive and perhaps discover that you can do something you didn’t think you could.

Find out more about our Sunrise Dips⬇️
https://www.blossome.support/event/sunrise-dip-2-4-2-4-2/2026-08-21/

AN EVENING TO EXHALE - breathwork and QiGong by the sea
📅 27 August
📍 Red Beach Hut, Walton-on-the-Naze

Take a moment. Take a breath. Through gentle Qigong and functional breathwork by the sea, learn how to use your breath and movement to release tension, regulate your nervous system and find a little more calm within.

Find out more & book An Evening to Exhale⬇️
https://www.blossome.support/event/an-evening-to-restore-yoga-by-the-sea-copy/

🌸 You don’t have to wait until everything feels overwhelming to take care of yourself.

Self-care can begin with one small moment.

One hour.
One activity.
One decision to give yourself some of the care you so readily give to everyone else.

Come on your own or come with someone you know. You don’t need any previous experience, and you don’t need to be feeling a particular way.

Just come as you are. You’ll be warmly welcomed. Tag a friend and come together. 💗

12/08/2026

🤝Working Together to Support Change 🤝

Today we continued our partnership with and Futures Essex on a initiative that offers support to individuals affected by substance misuse who come into contact with store security.

Instead of the situation immediately progressing down a criminal justice route, individuals are being offered the opportunity to engage with specialist support services. The aim is simple — to address the underlying issues, reduce harm and create opportunities for positive change.

Substance misuse and related behaviours often sit alongside complex life challenges. By working collaboratively with community partners, we can respond in a way that is supportive, constructive and focused on long-term solutions.
This project is about early intervention, compassion and creating pathways into recovery — not judgement.

We made several positive interventions that will result in a members of our community gaining the support needed.

A big thank you to the Tesco team, security staff and our colleagues at Phoenix Futures for working alongside us to make this possible. Together, we can help people access the right support at the right time.

12/08/2026