Wellbeing Garon Park

11/11/2026

🥔 From our Community Garden to your plate! 🥔

We’ve finally harvested this year’s potato crop at Wellbeing at Garon Park, and what a fantastic harvest it’s been! 🌱

Our wonderful volunteers have worked hard to plant, care for and harvest this year’s crop, and now you can get your hands on some of our freshly grown potatoes, available to buy right here in our onsite cafe. 💚

We’ve also put a large batch aside for our kitchen to enjoy in staff and volunteer lunches. Whether it’s a delicious jacket potato, creamy mash, indulgent potato dauphinoise or homemade wedges, there’s a potato dish for everyone! 😋

A huge thank you to all our volunteers and Kei who helped make this harvest possible. Your hard work really does make a difference!

Fancy taking some home? Pop into our cafe and grab your potatoes while stocks last. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🥔

08/11/2026

💚WALKING NETBALL AT WELLBEING AT GARON PARK! 🏐

Fancy getting active, having fun and meeting new people in a friendly, welcoming environment?

Come and join Sally and her lovely Walking Netball group every Wednesday morning, 9:30am–10:30am.

Whether you’re completely new to netball, haven’t played for years or are a long-time player, everyone is welcome, whatever your ability! 😃

Walking Netball is a fantastic way to enjoy some gentle exercise, improve your fitness, boost your wellbeing and, most importantly, have a good laugh and make new friends.

No experience needed, just come along and give it a go!

£5 Pay and Play

📍 Wellbeing at Garon Park
🗓️ Every Wednesday
⏰ 9:30am–10:30am

Come and join the fun – we’d love to see you there! 💗

Please contact Sally if you have any questions or would like to know more…

📧 [email protected]

☎️ 07817 446811

06/11/2026

🌟 Volunteer of the Week – Layla! 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating Layla, who volunteers with us every Thursday in our Community Garden! 🌱

Layla has been showing fantastic effort and enthusiasm, really getting stuck in with all the jobs that need doing. She approaches tasks with great confidence, is always willing to get involved, and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

It’s wonderful to see her confidence and commitment shining through, and we’re so proud to have her as part of our team!

Well done, Layla, and thank you for all your hard work! 💚🌻

04/11/2026

🌱 Growing Skills, Confidence & Community at Wellbeing at Garon Park! 🌱

We are delighted to be working alongside EH4CP, our onsite alternative SEND provision, led by Jack O’Connor.

With nearly 20 years of experience in alternative provision, SEMH and behaviour management, Jack and the EH4CP team deliver unique, personalised development and intervention programmes designed to support young people’s emotional, social and personal growth.

Through practical, hands-on activities, the young people have been getting stuck into a whole range of projects around our site, from gardening and planting to general maintenance, cooking, woodwork and sports.

These activities offer so much more than just learning a new skill. They provide opportunities to build confidence, develop independence, improve teamwork, strengthen relationships and gain valuable life skills in a supportive environment.

It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm, commitment and hard work the young people have put into helping us develop and maintain our grounds, particularly our Wellbeing Trail, helping us create a welcoming and enjoyable space for everyone in our community to benefit from. 🌳

At EH4CP, the focus is on working collaboratively with the important people in young people’s lives, providing tailored support and guidance to help them navigate challenges, build resilience and reach their potential.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have them as part of our community here at Garon Park.

A huge thank you to Jack and all the young people for their hard work, enthusiasm and everything they contribute to our site. You should all be very proud of what you are achieving! 💚

30/10/2026

🌿💚 Volunteer of the Week: Michael! 💚🌿

This week, we’re celebrating Michael, who kindly gives his time every Thursday to help our community garden grow! 🌱

From sowing seeds and planting to harvesting and keeping the garden looking its best, Michael plays a valuable role in helping our garden thrive. 🌻🥕

We’re so lucky to have Michael as part of our wonderful team of volunteers. His time, dedication and hard work are truly appreciated! 🪴

Thank you, Michael, for helping our community garden flourish!

28/10/2026

🏆 Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers! 💜

Last week, Andy, our Operations Co-ordinator, and Ella, one of our wonderful volunteers, attended the SAVS Volunteer Awards Evening on behalf of Wellbeing at Garon Park. SAVS Southend

It was fantastic to see so many amazing volunteers recognised for their hard work and dedication. Ella was one of several finalists representing the Garon Park complex, alongside nominees from Little Heroes and Southend Leisure Centre’s Athletics Club.

A huge congratulations to Ella, Lily and Shane, who were all finalists! Although they didn’t take home an award this time, being nominated is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the difference they make to their communities. 👏

We’d also like to give a special congratulations to Keith from the Athletics Club, who was a well-deserved award winner! 🏆

Finally, a very special shout-out to our own Ella, who has played an integral role in the development of our new Beehive immersive experience at Wellbeing at Garon Park. Her enthusiasm, creativity and dedication have helped bring this exciting project to life, inspiring visitors to discover the fascinating world of pollinators. 🐝🌼

We’re incredibly proud of all our nominees and grateful for the time, passion and commitment they give to others.

Congratulations to everyone nominated, and thank you for everything you do! 💜

28/10/2026

💀🪩 BOOGIE BONES HAVE TAKEN OVER GARON PARK! 🪩💀

🎃👻 ARE YOU READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE?! 👻🎃

Something spooky is happening at Garon Park this Halloween… 👀💀

Our 4 Boogie Disco Skeletons are hiding around the park, and we need YOU to track them down! 🦴🪩 Can you find them all?

🕷️ Follow our Halloween trail
🔎 Hunt for all 4 spooky skeletons
📸 Discover fun Halloween photo opportunities
🏆 Complete the trail and collect your very own Halloween certificate!

👻 TUESDAY 27TH – THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER 👻

Join the spooky fun for just £2 per child (suggested donation).

🦴 NO BOOKING NEEDED! 🦴
Simply pop into the cafe, make your payment and collect your activity sheet. Then let the spooky adventure begin! 🎃

🕙 Trail open: 10am–3pm
⏰ Last entry: 2pm

🧙‍♀️ Dig out your spookiest Halloween costume, bring the family and get ready for a BOOGIE BONES adventure full of spooky sights, fun and Halloween magic! 🪩💀👻

📍 Garon Park Cricket Pavilion
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4FA

⚠️ Please remember: all children must be supervised by an adult around the trail.

💀🪩 THE BIG QUESTION IS… WHO CAN FIND ALL 4 BOOGIE BONES?! 🪩💀

Tag your Halloween adventure buddies below! 👇🎃👻

26/10/2026

If you’re visiting our Halloween trail on Wednesday. Why not pop by to Achievement Through Football Stay & Play session for double the fun 🎃👻

🍂🎃 STAY & PLAY – HALF TERM FUN! 🎃🍂
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this half term? Come along and join us for a lovely morning of play, laughter, creativity and community fun! 🧡

📅 Wednesday 28th October
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 The Hive, Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4FA

💷 Just £3 per child - under 1 FREE
💳 Contactless payment available!

🍁 What's happening?
🧸 Lots of toys, games and fun activities
🎨 Play, learn, explore HUGE outdoor enclosed woodlands.
🎃 Bring your own pumpkin if you'd like to do some pumpkin carving – tools provided!

☕ Refillable tea & coffee for just £1!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A welcoming space for parents, carers and children to relax, socialise and enjoy time together.

💜 EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 💜
Whether you're a regular face or joining us for the very first time. 🥰

Any questions DM Jade 07949270592

Like our page for our other SPOOKTACULAR events Achievement Through Football


Wellbeing Garon Park

26/10/2026

🌱Growing Together in Our Community Garden! 🌱

Last week, our volunteers came together at our community garden to plant garlic and harvest carrots! 🧄🥕 It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills, and enjoy the benefits of spending time outdoors.

Our volunteer sessions take place every Thursday, and everyone is welcome! 🌿 Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some gardening experience, come along to learn how to grow vegetables naturally, develop practical gardening skills, and build the confidence to grow your own food.

🌍 Through Shumei Natural Agriculture, we encourage a deeper connection with nature, caring for the soil, and nurturing our crops in harmony with the natural environment.

💚 Would you like to get involved? We’d love to welcome you to our community garden!

📩 Send us a DM or email [email protected] to find out more.

Let’s grow, connect, and thrive together! 🌱✨