The 5th April marks the beginning of Passover or Pesach, one of the most important festivals in Judaism. Passover, gets its name from when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and God unleashed 10 plagues on Egypt. The 10th plague was the death of every firstborn son. God told Moses to tell the Israelites to
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Would You Take the Plunge Into Cold-Water Swimming?
Cold-water swimming has been the latest craze to sweep the UK, and now finally residents of Southend can join in. Everyone Health Southend, who are in partnership with Southend City Council, will be offering a FREE taster session of cold-water swimming to their staff and any volunteers wanting to dip their toes into the latest
Read More About Would You Take the Plunge Into Cold-Water Swimming?Exercise for health
Exercise comes in many shapes and forms, whether it is going to the gym, taking part in a group exercise class, going for a swim or simply going for a run outside or joining a club of your preferred sport. These are forms of exercise we normally do routinely and build as part of a
Read More About Exercise for healthNational Fitness Day
Join us on Wednesday 22nd September for National Fitness Day! National Fitness Day is your day to try some physical activity. Whether you like a walk in the park or want to sign up to a new yoga class near you. There are lots of things you can do to incorporate physical activity into your
Read More About National Fitness DayLove Parks Week
This week is Love Parks Week (23rd of Jul to 1st of Aug). Parks are there for our enjoyment. They are a great place to socialise and are regularly used by the public. This can be for both leisure and sport as well as being a perfect place for families, with most parks having a
Read More About Love Parks WeekWe did it! Route 66 find success
It took three weeks longer than expected, but the virtual walk along Route 66 was successfully completed. The team had planned to complete the walk, some 2448 miles, during May Healthy walking month, but had fallen short. As May came to an end rather than give up, the team soldiered on and crossed the finish
Read More About We did it! Route 66 find successRoute 66 Walkers arrive in Kansas – National Walking Month
Last week the team walked 365 miles which saw us virtually arrive in Kansas, our next stop along Route 66 in the US. The team picked Route 66 as a challenge during May, which is National Walking Month. Walking is good for our minds, our bodies and our neighbourhoods and has been a lifeline for
Read More About Route 66 Walkers arrive in Kansas – National Walking MonthFirst Stop St Louis – National Walking Month Route 66
During May, National Walking Month, some of my colleagues and I are virtually walking the famous Route 66 across America. We started in Chicago on the 1st May and in week 1, I am pleased to say collectively we have walked an impressive 333 miles, which sees us arrive at our first stop St Louis,
Read More About First Stop St Louis – National Walking Month Route 66#WalkthisMay along Route 66 – May is National Walking Month
For many of us, a daily walk wasn’t part of our repertoire until lockdown 1, when Boris decreed, we were allowed out for exercise just once a day. So began my daily ritual of an early evening walk with my family. I’m ashamed to say that after almost 18 years of living in the same
Read More About #WalkthisMay along Route 66 – May is National Walking MonthStay In, Work Out
Staying physically active is important. Exercising can reduce depression, brighten our mood and is good for the body. With the new Government rules in place allowing 1 outdoor exercise a day, it is time to get creative with your home exercises. Sports England now has a list of exercises so you can stay in and work
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