Wickford
The Robert Frew Medical Centre
- Find your free and low cost local activities – https://www.activeessex.org/find-your-active/
- Basildon Local Community Connector, information on free and low cost local activities – Kat Gordan – kat.gordon@ceessex.org.uk
- Essex Activate, Free half term clubs for children 4-16 who are eligible for free school meals (SEN Clubs also available)Book Online via https://www.activeessex.org/children-young-people/essex-activate/
- Essex Pedal Power – Free bikes to residents in the county’s most disadvantaged communities, to significantly increase cycling, active travel and physical activity levels, as well as training, bike maintenance courses and more. Also looking for surgeries to host Cycle on Prescription sessions
- Parkrun – Every Saturday Morning at 9am at Wickford Memorial Park, Rettendon View, Wickford, SS11 8JE – 5 min drive from surgery
- Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve, country walks, wildlife watching, picnicking and themed day events. 15 min drive from surgery
- Hanningfield Waterside Park – country walks, wildlife watching, picnicking, water sports and fishing. 13 min drive from surgery
- Essex Wildlife Trust – Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Walk – wildlife watching, picnicking, scenic walks. 14 min drive from surgery
- Wick Country Park – Over 2km of easy access country walks and wildlife watching. 3 Min drive from surgery
- Billericay Town Soccability FC all inclusive disability football club, Training sessions Thursdays 8-9pm and Saturday 12pm-1pm, Billericaysoccabiltyfc@gmail.com 20 min drive from surgery
- Streettag – For Schools, communities and families with a chance to win prizes, encourages us to take active travel – https://streettag.co.uk/
- Health and Wellbeing Walk – Monthly walks for Primary Care staff and their patients. Fourth Thursday of the month, 6.30pm, Basildon Sporting Village contact Linzi Young to book – Linzi.young1@nhs.net for more information – 12 min drive from surgery
- Barleylands Farm Park – Family activities, picknicking and walks. – 12 min drive from surgery
- Cancer Rehab – A pre-habilitation and rehabilitation physical activity programme for people affected by cancer. Referral by Healthcare Professional/Social Prescriber & Self referral. Email: referme@impulseleisure.co.uk
- Yoga 4 All – Patients affected by stress, mild anxiety or depression, social isolation or at risk of a life style disease. Must commit to all 10 sessions held at Beechwood Community Hub. By Healthcare Professional/Social Prescriber Complete form and email to: contact@yoga4all.co.uk – 9 min drive from surgery
- Just Dance – Dance class & community group for Bame Women Every Sunday @ 6pm, George Hurd Centre – 13 min drive from surgery
- Laindon Buggy Walk – Meeting points: 9.15am – Laindon Medical Centre, SS15 5TR 6 sessions free per person 1 hour. 13 min drive from surgery
- Versus Arthritis – Programme for Basildon residents with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Classes running in Pitsea, Laindon & online. By Healthcare Professional & Self referral Book online: https://www.versusarthritis.org/essex
- Wickford Bowling Club – come along every Monday evening at 5.30pm to “Give Bowls a try” – 8 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Cricket Club – 5 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Lawn Tennis Club – 5 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Swim and Fitness Centre – Swimming Pool, Gym, Cycling Studio, Personal Training – 6 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Trampoline Centre – Includes free taster session – 4 min drive from surgery
The London Road Surgery
- Find your free and low cost local activities – https://www.activeessex.org/find-your-active/
- Basildon Local Community Connector, information on free and low cost local activities – Kat Gordan – kat.gordon@ceessex.org.uk
- Essex Activate, Free half term clubs for children 4-16 who are eligible for free school meals (SEN Clubs also available)Book Online via https://www.activeessex.org/children-young-people/essex-activate/
- FREE bikes to residents in the county’s most disadvantaged communities, to significantly increase cycling, active travel and physical activity levels, as well as training, bike maintenance courses and more. Also looking for surgeries to host Cycle on Prescription sessions
- Parkrun – Every Saturday Morning at 9am at Wickford Memorial Park, Rettendon View, Wickford, SS11 8JE – 1 min drive from surgery
- Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve, country walks, wildlife watching, picnicking and themed day events. 11 min drive from surgery
- Hanningfield Waterside Park – country walks, wildlife watching, picnicking, water sports and fishing. 9 min drive from surgery
- Essex Wildlife Trust – Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Walk – wildlife watching, picnicking, scenic walks. 10 min drive from surgery
- Wick Country Park – Over 2km of easy access country walks and wildlife watching. 6 Min drive from surgery
- Billericay Town Soccability FC all inclusive disability football club, Training sessions Thursdays 8-9pm and Saturday 12pm-1pm, Billericaysoccabiltyfc@gmail.com 15 min drive from surgery
- Streettag – For Schools, communities and families with a chance to win prizes, encourages us to take active travel – https://streettag.co.uk/
- Health and Wellbeing Walk – Monthly walks for Primary Care staff and their patients. Fourth Thursday of the month, 6.30pm, Basildon Sporting Village contact Linzi Young to book – Linzi.young1@nhs.net for more information – 12 min drive from surgery
- Barleylands Farm Park – Family activities, picknicking and walks. – 11 min drive from surgery
- Cancer Rehab – A pre-habilitation and rehabilitation physical activity programme for people affected by cancer. Referral by Healthcare Professional/Social Prescriber & Self referral. Email: referme@impulseleisure.co.uk
- Yoga 4 All – Patients affected by stress, mild anxiety or depression, social isolation or at risk of a life style disease. Must commit to all 10 sessions held at Beechwood Community Hub. By Healthcare Professional/Social Prescriber Complete form and email to: contact@yoga4all.co.uk – 10 min drive from surgery
- Just Dance – Dance class & community group for Bame Women Every Sunday @ 6pm, George Hurd Centre – 14 min drive from surgery
- Laindon Buggy Walk – Meeting points: 9.15am – Laindon Medical Centre, SS15 5TR 6 sessions free per person 1 hour. 13 min drive from surgery
- Versus Arthritis – Programme for Basildon residents with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Classes running in Pitsea, Laindon & online. By Healthcare Professional & Self referral Book online: https://www.versusarthritis.org/essex
- Wickford Bowling Club – come along every Monday evening at 5.30pm to “Give Bowls a try” – 6 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Cricket Club – 3 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Lawn Tennis Club – 3 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Swim and Fitness Centre – Swimming Pool, Gym, Cycling Studio, Personal Training – 1 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Trampoline Centre – Includes free taster session – 3 min drive from surgery
Swanwood Partnership
- Find your free and low cost local activities – https://www.activeessex.org/find-your-active/
- Basildon Local Community Connector, information on free and low cost local activities – Kat Gordan – gordon@ceessex.org.uk
- FREE bikes to residents in the county’s most disadvantaged communities, to significantly increase cycling, active travel and physical activity levels, as well as training, bike maintenance courses and more. Also looking for surgeries to host Cycle on Prescription sessions
- Essex Activate, Free half term clubs for children 4-16 who are eligible for free school meals (SEN Clubs also available)Book Online via https://www.activeessex.org/children-young-people/essex-activate/
- Parkrun – Every Saturday Morning at 9am at Wickford Memorial Park, Rettendon View, Wickford, SS11 8JE – 1 min drive from surgery
- Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve, country walks, wildlife watching, picnicking and themed day events. 13 min drive from surgery
- Hanningfield Waterside Park – country walks, wildlife watching, picnicking, water sports and fishing. 12 min drive from surgery
- Essex Wildlife Trust – Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Walk – wildlife watching, picnicking, scenic walks. 10 min drive from surgery
- Wick Country Park – Over 2km of easy access country walks and wildlife watching. 8 Min drive from surgery
- Billericay Town Soccability FC all inclusive disability football club, Training sessions Thursdays 8-9pm and Saturday 12pm-1pm, Billericaysoccabiltyfc@gmail.com 18 min drive from surgery
- Streettag – For Schools, communities and families with a chance to win prizes, encourages us to take active travel – https://streettag.co.uk/
- Health and Wellbeing Walk – Monthly walks for Primary Care staff and their patients. Fourth Thursday of the month, 6.30pm, Basildon Sporting Village contact Linzi Young to book – Linzi.young1@nhs.net for more information – 14 min drive from surgery
- Barleylands Farm Park – Family activities, picknicking and walks. – 10 min drive from surgery
- Cancer Rehab – A pre-habilitation and rehabilitation physical activity programme for people affected by cancer. Referral by Healthcare Professional/Social Prescriber & Self referral. Email: referme@impulseleisure.co.uk
- Yoga 4 All – Patients affected by stress, mild anxiety or depression, social isolation or at risk of a life style disease. Must commit to all 10 sessions held at Beechwood Community Hub. By Healthcare Professional/Social Prescriber Complete form and email to: contact@yoga4all.co.uk – 11 min drive from surgery
- Just Dance – Dance class & community group for Bame Women Every Sunday @ 6pm, George Hurd Centre – 15 min drive from surgery
- Laindon Buggy Walk – Meeting points: 9.15am – Laindon Medical Centre, SS15 5TR 6 sessions free per person 1 hour. 15 min drive from surgery
- Versus Arthritis – Programme for Basildon residents with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Classes running in Pitsea, Laindon & online. By Healthcare Professional & Self referral Book online: https://www.versusarthritis.org/essex
- Wickford Bowling Club – come along every Monday evening at 5.30pm to “Give Bowls a try” – 7 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Cricket Club – 3 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Lawn Tennis Club – 3 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Swim and Fitness Centre – Swimming Pool, Gym, Cycling Studio, Personal Training – 1 min drive from surgery
- Wickford Trampoline Centre – Includes free taster session – 4 min drive from surgery