Heart of Pitsea

Happy Cupcake Week everyone!!!

Spotlight On... Today we shine our spotlight on Basildon MIND which has been running for 40 years ago and continues to help people who experience mental distress. They also offer support and advice to professionals, carers, family and friends. Mental distress is not just about people suffering from Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Dementia, but also people suffering from Stress, Anxiety, and Bereavement - problems that all of us have had to deal with at some time in our lives. Whatever the form of mental distress, for the person concerned it can be a real problem. For more information visit their website http://www.basmind.org/#Photos from Heart of Pitsea's postwww.facebook.com

We have a FREE TALK this coming Wednesday, 19 September, 7pm at The Place, Pitsea Leisure Centre. Retired Policeman, Peter Layzell, will give an autobiographical talk entitled ‘Newly Promoted Sarge’, revealing all about his time within the force in Basildon and Thurrock – where Essex met London and both met Peter with some unexpected results! This talk is part of our FREE Community Connect Club, which runs every Wednesday 6.30pm-8.30pm at Pitsea Leisure Centre.Photos from Heart of Pitsea's postwww.facebook.com

Today is Pension Awareness Day. Planning for the future might seem like a minefield and a long way off, but it's never to early to start thinking about the future. You can check out your state pension on the government website ......https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-ageCheck your State Pension agewww.gov.uk

Spotlight On..... Over the coming weeks we will be shining the spotlight on local organisations that offer all sorts of free help and support to residents within our community. Today, we focus on Papworth Trust Essex who run 'Community Connections' a project which aims to support people with a disability or long-term health condition, who are looking to find employment. They can help build self-esteem and development, provide training, help with job seeking and provide opportunities to gain new skills through volunteering and work placements. Each participant is treated as an individual and receives one-to-one support through an Employment Advisor, as well as group sessions and opportunities to develop the employability skills they require to reach their full potential. For more information take a look at their website https://www.papworthtrust.org.uk/work/community-connections/essex/

Join us for a fun family music-themed quiz tomorrow evening at The Basildon Academies, Wickford Avenue, Pitsea (SS13 3HL) at 6.45pm. Create your own team of up to 8 or join a table on the night. This fun night out is suitable for all the family. Tickets cost just £2.00 per adult and £1.00 per child. Bring your own refreshments. Pre-book your tickets on Eventbrite and pay on the night -https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-get-quizzical-family-quiz-night-tickets-45558039322Let's Get Quizzical - Family Quiz Nightwww.eventbrite.co.uk

T. Cribb & Sons in Pitsea are hosting at Coffee and Cake event in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support on Saturday 22 September from 1.30pm-4.30pm