Mistley Kids Club

28/08/2026

And that’s a wrap on Summer 26
29 days , 290 hours and 1740 sessions accessed.
Spent the this week with Miss Margharita Essex & London Gaming Bus and finishing today with Island Inflatables party day for which we received a kind donation from manningtree beer festival. We have also enjoyed bubble day and painting and filling plant pots
We would like to thank all our families, staff and funders who make this all possible
Essex ActivAte
SEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & ActivitiesJack Petchey FoundationColchester Catalyst CharityActivities Unlimited
Essex Community Foundation
Essex SEND Local Offer
Essex County Council Early Years
Back to afterschool Wednesday 2nd September

25/08/2026

With the current water ban in place here water play on Wednesday will now be bubble play 🫧🫧🫧

24/08/2026

Our first Coffee Morning of September is on Monday the 7th in Mistley between 10am and 12pm at Mistley Village Hall, Shrublands Road, Mistley, Manningtree, CO11 1HS ☕

Professionals in attendance:

MAZE - Sue
MAZE - Chloe
MAZE - Amanda
FiF - Michelle
SPACE - Alex & Janina
Clare Shurvinton - Bespoke Child & Family Support

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

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22/08/2026

Busy couple of weeks keeping cool.
We’ve enjoyed Team Kinetix Captain Fantastic Children's Entertainment Essex Soft Play Bus Animal Workshops Mobile Zoo Essex Pamper Bus making pizzas with Miss Margharita, in house sports day , lots of arts and craft Including these gorgeous bird houses. Ready for a fun filled last week
Essex ActivAteSEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & ActivitiesColchester Catalyst CharityJack Petchey FoundationActivities Unlimited

14/08/2026

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09/08/2026

Been a busy two weeks with lots of fun had which has included visits from Captain Fantastic Children's Entertainment Essex & London Gaming Bus Essex Soft Play Bus Animal Workshops Mobile Zoo
Also lots of in house activities including watching Moana for movie day, woodland walk , nerf gun fun , sports and lots of arts and crafts and some sewing with Eileen
Essex ActivAteSEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & ActivitiesJack Petchey FoundationActivities UnlimitedColchester Catalyst CharityEssex Community Foundation

03/08/2026

Some lost items without names in - if its yours please let us know!
Please remember to name all items your children bring in 😊

31/07/2026

Just a reminder that our area is NOT included in the hosepipe ban, but to use water wisely. We restrict the amount of time the water play is out, but due to the extreme heat negatively affecting our SEND children so much, we are still offering it on a daily basis, assessing each day as it gets warmer if the need is there.

29/07/2026

CASTING CALL!

A Producer from a new BBC program titled "will you be my friend?" has recently been in contact, asking us to share some information about their series :

Will You Be My Friend? follows children aged 5 to 8 who may be finding friendships a little harder than other children, whether that's due to shyness, feeling overwhelmed around other children, struggling to join in socially, or simply not having found "their people" yet. Across three half-days during the summer holidays, child psychologists help each child build confidence and connection through play, before they're thoughtfully matched on a supported playdate with another child from their local area who shares similar interests and personality traits.

At the moment, we're specifically looking for a kind, confident and sociable 7 or 8 year old from the Harwich, Colchester or surrounding Essex area who enjoys being creative, imaginative play, discovering new things, history, art and making new friends. They would take part in a supported playdate with another local child as part of the series.

Families can apply here: https://makingfriends.tv/

27/07/2026

SUMMMER 26 20th JULY - 28th AUGUST
Activate sessions all booked