The Colchester Half Marathon is back for 2025! We have secured a limited number of places for the Colchester Half Marathon. This 13.1 mile race makes its way through the historic city of Colchester on Sunday 16th March. Headway Essex empowers brain injury survivors, offering them support, guidance, and hope for a brighter future. By […]
Run With us! If you have been lucky to gain a ballot place for the 2025 TCS London Marathon, why not take on this incredible challenge for a good cause. We are looking for runners who would like to carry our torch and raise money and awareness for people suffering from brain injury. Our goal […]
The Benfleet Community Fayre is returning for 2025 with a day packed with fun and entertainment for all the family. Live Music Delicious Food & Drink Stalls Bar On-Site Local Crafts & Business Stalls Fun Activities & Demos Throughout the Day Sunday 1st June at Woodside Park, Manor Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 4PA 12noon -5pm […]
Headway Essex Skydive 2025 This could be your year for adventure! If you have ever thought about doing a skydive, why not tick it off the 'bucket list' and make this year, your year for adventure. Join us for a tandem skydive, leaving from Beccles airfield, with your experienced trainer, you will jump from 13,000 […]
Are you ready for London’s most vibrant and inclusive half marathon? The 13.1-mile course takes runners from Tower Bridge to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. The event returns in 2025 on Sunday 7 September! Register your interest below and our fundraising team will be in touch or for more information email fundraising@headwayessex.org.uk or telephone 01206 […]
Head down to Castle Park, Colchester on Sunday 21st September for a fun-packed day with the family! Headway Essex is hosting our annual Essex Classic Vehicle Show and this year is set to be another roaring success! Lower Castle Park will be filled to the brim with over 200 classic cars, along with entertainment and […]
Stretching between Old Harry Rocks in Dorset, to Orcombe Point in East Devon, the Jurassic Coast – England’s first Natural World Heritage Site – is the most geologically diverse coastline in the world. The exposed cliff sections allow you to look back through 185 million years of time; dinosaur remains have been found here, and […]
Christmas Craft Market Saturday 29 November 2025 10am – 2pm Stanway Evangelical Church Free Entry Join us at Stanway Evangelical Church for our Christmas Craft Market, filled with unique, handcrafted gifts and festive treats! The event will be jam-packed with festive fun, including: Handmade crafts 🎄 Artisan gifts 🎄 Tombola 🎄 Kids’ Christmas crafts 🎄 Delicious […]
Christmas Craft Market Saturday 29 November 2025 10am – 2pm Stanway Evangelical Church Free Entry Join us at Stanway Evangelical Church for our Christmas Craft Market, filled with unique, handcrafted gifts and unfestive treats! The event will be jam-packed with festive fun, including: Handmade crafts 🎄 Artisan gifts 🎄 Tombola 🎄 Kids’ Christmas crafts 🎄 Delicious […]
Ho Chi Minh To Angkor Wat Cycle 12 days • Cambodia, Vietnam February and September 2026 Cycle through beautiful rural landscapes dotted with ruins of ancient civilisations, and small towns where Buddhist temples contrast among well-preserved French-era buildings and ramshackle houses. This challenge takes you from Vietnamese Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, through the rice-paddies and […]
The Colchester Half Marathon is back for 2026! We have secured a limited number of places for the Colchester Half Marathon. This 13.1 mile race makes its way through the historic city of Colchester on Sunday 8th March 2026. Headway Essex empowers brain injury survivors, offering them support, guidance, and hope for a brighter future. […]
This exciting adventure tackles all terrains as we journey literally from Sea to Summit! Starting in Caernarfon on the Menai Strait across from Anglesey, we cycle, trek and kayak in the wildness of Wales and stand on the highest peak in England & Wales - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in its native Welsh language) at 1,085m. […]
Headway Essex Skydive 2026 This could be your year for adventure! If you have ever thought about doing a skydive, why not tick it off the 'bucket list' and make this year, your year for adventure. Join us for a tandem skydive, leaving from Beccles airfield, with your experienced trainer, you will jump from 13,000 […]
Are you ready for London’s most vibrant and inclusive half marathon? The 13.1-mile course takes runners from Tower Bridge to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. The event returns in 2026 on Sunday 6 September! Register your interest below and our fundraising team will be in touch or for more information email fundraising@headwayessex.org.uk or telephone 01206 […]
Dive into the iconic Serpentine Lake at Swim Serpentine! Set in the heart of Hyde Park, London, this open water swimming event welcomes all levels—whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned swimmer. Experience the thrill of swimming in one of London’s most stunning locations. Sign up today! Register your interest below and our fundraising team […]
Looking for a 10K race with stunning views of London? The Vitality London 10,000 is the perfect challenge for you! Not only will you experience the excitement of the capital's iconic landmarks, but you’ll also be part of an event that celebrates both physical and mental wellbeing. This unique 10K race takes you on an […]
