Information/learning

Dancercise Zumba classes are for the visually impaired (sighted people are also welcome). The classes are fun and are geared to give a social aspect to fitness and friendship.

Should you feel able to come along and assist a blind partner, it would be a big help.

The classes are on Tuesdays from 2pm for an hour (excluding school holidays). The venue is the Balmoral Community Centre, Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7UA.

This event is aimed at parents who want to know more about how they can help keep their children safe online. Delivered by "The Two Johns" who have extensive expertise in the field, this event will give parents and carers a better understanding of the online roadshow being delivered in schools across the Rochford District and practical advice to keep their children safe.

This event is free to attend and is funded by the Castle Point and Rochford Community Safety Partnership.

It is being held at the Mill Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh.

A free event to celebrate the role of the General Practice Nurse throughout Mid and South Essex is taking place at Stock Brook Country Club Banqueting Suite, Billericay, on Sunday, June 2.  

The event is specifically for practice nurses, however if you are a student nurse keen to join general practice post qualifying, or a health care assistant keen to undertake nurse training or a return to practice candidate, please email Melanie.Lamb@nhs.net for more information.

Sport for Confidence have been commissioned by Southend Borough Council to provide sport sessions for carers. You don't need to live in Southend-on-Sea to take part.

They have their first session starting on the Thursday 30 May from 11am to 1pm at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Garon Park Cricket Ground, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4FA.

In support of Dementia Action Week next week, the Virtual Dementia Tour will be in Websters Way Car Park in Rayleigh on Wednesday 22nd May from 9am – 12:30pm. This mobile simulator offers people the opportunity to experience what it’s like to have dementia. It is free of charge and people can drop by anytime during the morning to take part.

A member of the local Dementia Community Support Team will also be available to answer any questions and speak to people about the service they provide for people with and those caring for someone with dementia.

If you live or work in the Rochford District and have an interest in community safety matters come along to a public meeting being held by the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex.

It is taking place on Tuesday, May 28th at The Grange in Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, SS6 9EH between 6.30pm and 8pm.

The meeting was booked for the Civic Suite in Rayleigh but due to the number of people who have expressed an interest in attending, we have switched to a larger venue.

Free seminar - The Bank of Mum and Dad by Palmers Solicitors

8.15am (for 8.45am start) to 10.30am

Rayleigh Town Museum, 1st Floor, 91 High Street, Rayleigh Essex, SS6 7EJ

First-time buyers are facing the twin challenges of building up everlarger deposits and of persuading lenders to offer them sufficient funds to buy their first property. This has made the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ more important than ever.

To help you navigate the complexities this creates, we will be hosting a seminar which will cover a range of topics:

Pop in and meet your local PCSO and discuss any community issues.

For more information on any of the events contact Rochford library on 03330 132 688 or visit www.essex.gov.uk/libraries

All events are FREE unless stated

Southend Beating Bowel Cancer Support Group meetings are open to anyone who has had or is going through bowel cancer treatment, and we welcome their friends or family to our informal meetings held every two months at Nazareth House, Southend-on-Sea. We always have a speaker to entertain the audience, but strictly on non-medical subjects. Each year we also arrange coach day trips and sometimes holidays.  Coffee and tea are available during the afternoon.

The next meeting is on Wednesday 6th February from 1.30pm - 4.30pm (arrive any time from 1.15pm).