Basildon Mind

29/09/2025

A small group of local people, including the Basildon Mayor and Chair of Basildon Mind attended a Personal Safety Awareness Workshop at Basildon Sporting Village on 28th September.

Led by instructor Paul, participants covered: -
- A quick introduction to self-defence and the law
- How to improve your personal safety awareness
- Relevant communication skills
- Basic, easy-to-use strikes based on gross motor skills.

The participants really enjoyed the course and thanked Paul for making it so interesting and useful.

Watch this space for further courses : )

29/09/2025

Our upcoming weekly events : )

We run various wellbeing activities each week. Everyone is welcome, so please just give us a call or turn up on the day. *Yoga will need to be booked in advance by emailing yoga@basmind.org

Please keep an eye on our social media, website and WhatsApp groups if an event has been cancelled due to bad weather

We look forward to seeing you there : )



Human Kind Cafe Basildon Mind Charity Shop

26/09/2025

It's your last chance to join us this weekend for a one-off PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE we are holding with our friends at Be Safe.

Sun 28th Sept 2025 at Basildon Sporting Village. 2.00 - 3.30 p.m.

This will include a variety of techniques to help with people's safety, communication, fear avoidance, etc all aimed to help people's overall confidence, stress avoidance, improve self-respect etc

https://basmind.enthuse.com/cf/besafe-personal-safety-awareness-and-self-defence-

Basildon Mind Charity Shop

Hi all - hope everyone is well.

Please join us for a NEW PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE we are holding with our friends at Be Safe.
Sun 28th Sept 2025 at Basildon Sporting Village. 2.00 - 3.30 p.m.

This will include a variety of techniques to help with people's safety, communication, fear avoidance, etc all aimed to help people's overall confidence, stress avoidance, improve self-respect etc

Please use the QR code to support/donate/register on this event - or go via link https://basmind.enthuse.com/cf/besafe-personal-safety-awareness-and-self-defence- We hope to see you soon.

Thank You and Stay Safe

www.basmind.org

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21/09/2025

Our upcoming weekly events : )

We run various wellbeing activities each week. Everyone is welcome, so please just give us a call or turn up on the day.

Please keep an eye on our social media, website and WhatsApp groups if an event has been cancelled due to bad weather
We look forward to seeing you there : )

19/09/2025

3 weeks to go until World Mental Health Day.

World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th of October every year. It is an important day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts to support mental health.

Join us in raising awareness.

18/09/2025

MIND WELLBEING WALKS are a safe and welcoming space to connect with others, enjoy the fresh air and boost your mental health.

If you’re finding things tough, remember you don’t have to face it alone. We encourage you to join one of these walks and take that positive step for your wellbeing.

Want to join a walk? Let us know and we can signpost you!

17/09/2025

SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER

As the nights get darker, taking proactive steps to increase safety is crucial when you are out. Why not try this one off workshop. (Link below)

You must be over 16 to take part.

https://basmind.enthuse.com/cf/besafe-personal-safety-awareness-and-self-defence-

15/09/2025

Try this simple grounding exercise. Don't forget to revisit it every time you feel it could do some good 💙

You can find similar tips on our relaxation info page here ➡️ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/

14/09/2025

Are you looking to try something new and improve your mental and physical health?

We run various wellbeing activities each week. Everyone is welcome, so please just give us a call or turn up on the day. *Our Yoga is the only activity that will need to be booked in advance. All details are below.

Please keep an eye on our social media, website and WhatsApp groups if an event has been cancelled due to bad weather

We look forward to seeing you there : )

14/09/2025

Good luck today Ricky.

Help Ricky Cooper raise money to support Mind