Essex EcoTherapy

15/05/2026

This looks brilliant. We’re looking at working with then on a cold water therapy offering. A brilliant local resource. Support Brightlingsea Lidot

Relax at the Lido on the water with a blanket.

15/05/2026

15/05/2026

As we move towards the summer months the weather is warmer, beaches and rivers are busy and people are drawn to the coolness of the water.

Float to live is the RNLI RNLI Clacton Lifeboat campaign to help people learn how to survive in the water until help comes.

If you find yourself in this situation

14/05/2026

Wonderful to see this group growing. Well done Shawn The mental health runner.

Exercise in any form is great for your mental health. Get outside and move. Fast or slow. Blue space or green space! 🌊🌳

Yesterday we had more than 20 people join our Walking for Wellbeing group in Colchester, led by the wonderful Shawn Leek, aka The mental health runner.

It was a lovely way to begin Mental Health Awareness Week and share one of the ways we’re supporting people in our community.

Our Walking for Wellbeing groups run every week:

📍 Colchester – Mondays, 11am
📍 Clacton – Wednesdays, 11am

No need to book, just turn up. Visit our website for more information: mnessexmind.org/get-support/support-groups/

Thank you to MarcusMovers for funding our Colchester group and helping make this weekly support possible.

04/05/2026

Essex EcoTherapy
Post swim dopamine high! Feeling accomplished!!

Join the research - email essexecotherapy@gmail.com

04/05/2026

Thank you to our volunteers Stacey and Shaunna for supporting Essex EcoTherapy this morning.

During this session we explored emotional release with a rewarding cold water dip and short swim!



We still have spaces left on our FREE pilot scheme where we are carrying out our research on the effects of cold water therapy for emotional and physical resilience.

Want to join us?

Email essexecotherapy@gmail.com

23/04/2026

Good Morning Thassophiles!!!

Exciting News!!

We’re now offering 3, YES, 3 sessions a week! We’ve had an amazing response to our pilot scheme. We still have a few places left.

If you want to get involved in our research please email essexecotherapy@gmail.com.

Weekly Sessions available:

Saturday Morning 10am
Sunday Morning 9am
Thursday evening 5:30

Meeting at the junction of Russell Road and Marine Parade East. We practice on the beach in all weathers.

Come and join us!

07/04/2026

💙 Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the North East Essex Sanctuary is here for you, with hubs in Colchester and Clacton.

If you’re finding things difficult, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing a mental health crisis, you don’t have to face it alone. We offer a safe, compassionate space and a listening ear.

📞 0300 330 9492
🌐 neesanctuary.co.uk
🕙 10am – 11pm | 7 days a week | 365 days a year

You’re not alone. Support is here whenever you need it. 💙

07/04/2026

🧜‍♀️ Important Update from Ware Priory Lido 🧜‍♂️

This morning’s early swimmers reported something a little unusual in the deep end…

After a quick investigation by the team, we can confirm that a small group of mermaids have taken up residence in the Lido.

They appear to be very friendly, enjoy the cold water sessions, and have been spotted practising their synchronised swimming in the quieter lanes.

Please note the following temporary pool rules while our new residents settle in:
• No feeding the mermaids (they seem to prefer local fish anyway).
• If you hear mysterious singing from the deep end, please do not attempt to harmonise unless you are confident in your pitch.

Our lifeguards are currently reviewing whether NPLQ covers aquatic mythical creatures, and we’ll update everyone once we know more.