The Weekend Series

Can’t make our midweek meet-ups? The Weekend Series has been created especially for you!

Join us on the first weekend of every month to connect with other people in recovery local to you. Whether it’s a coffee and a chat - or a planned activity - we hope our monthly events will be the perfect place for you to connect with other people with shared experiences.

Scroll down to see what we have in store for 2025.

Upcoming events

  • MARCH - Gong Bath - Chelmsford

    Saturday 1st March - 10:15-11:30

    A gong bath (meditation) also known as a Sound Bath or a Sound Massage is a fully clothed, relaxing and blissful experience where you bathe in the healing sound waves. You simply lie down on mats, close your eyes and relax. Spaces are limited.

  • APRIL - Coffee & Connect - Harlow

    Saturday 5th April

    If you can’t make our mid-week Recovery Spaces, we’re bringing them to you for the weekend! Join us in Harlow to meet other people in recovery and to catch-up with Essex Recovery Foundation - and you can enjoy a free hot drink on us!

  • MAY - Forest Bathing - South Essex

    Saturday 3rd May

    Forest Bathing can be seen as a tool to enable people to deeply connect
    with the natural world.
    During a session, you’ll engage all five senses and take part in guided meditations which encourage you to connect with your surroundings.

  • JUNE - Beach Day - North Essex

    Saturday 7th June

    We’re heading to the beach! Join us for a fun day by the seaside as we’ll enjoy exclusive use of a beach hut where you can expect endless supplies of tea as well as beach games and activities. Bring a picnic, a chair and some SPF!

  • JULY - Coffee & Connect - Chelmsford

    Saturday 5th July

    Let’s get together and chat over a warm brew! Join us in Chelmsford for July’s weekend meet-up and connect with other people in recovery in Essex - and to find out more about Essex Recovery Foundation. Enjoy a free hot drink on us!

  • AUGUST - Essex Recovery Festival - Chigwell

    8th-10th August 2025

    We’re so pleased to share that the Essex Recovery Festival will be returning this Summer - and we can’t wait to host you all for an epic weekend. Expect wellbeing workshops, silent discos, outdoor swimming, live music and more!

  • SEPTEMBER - Coffee & Connect - North Essex

    Saturday 6th September

    As we wind down from the excitement of the Essex Recovery Festival, we’re hosting a Coffee & Connect meet-up in North Essex. Come along to meet others in recovery and to connect with your community. Enjoy a free hot drink on us!

  • OCTOBER - Pottery Painting - South Essex

    Saturday 4th October

    Back by popular demand, we’re hosting another pottery painting workshop in South Essex. Simply select the item you want to paint and bring your creative vision to life! There are limited spaces for this session, so please pre-book.

  • NOVEMBER - Coffee & Connect - Thurrock

    Saturday 1st November

    As the Winter draws nearer, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm brew and a catch-up with friends. Join us in Thurrock for a friendly get-together where you can meet other people in recovery. Everybody is welcome to come along!

Looking for more information about our Weekend Series? Reach out to Sally!

Sally, Community Partnership Lead

Email: sally@essexrecoveryfoundation.org

Phone: 07356 102 692