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Cycle Challenge: Salzburg to Vienna: CANCELLED

Cycle Challenge: Salzburg to Vienna: CANCELLED
Events / Fundraising 29th November 2019 8th April 2020

Trans-Alpine Adventure 4th – 9th April 2020: DUE TO OUR CURRENT CLIMATE WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT Take part in Trust Links’ longest fundraising challenge of 2020 and cycle from Salzburg to Vienna this August. Our final cycle challenge covers around 270 miles across the alpine Tyrolean region of …

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Cycle Challenge: London to Paris: CANCELLED

Cycle Challenge: London to Paris: CANCELLED
Events / Fundraising 29th November 2019 8th April 2020

Triompe Tour 18th – 20th June 2020: DUE TO OUR CURRENT CLIMATE WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT Our second cycle challenge of the year is a three day cycle from London to Paris, one of the most iconic routes across Europe. Over three days in June 2020, we …

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Cycle Challenge: Seville to Malaga: CANCELLED

Cycle Challenge: Seville to Malaga: CANCELLED
Events / Fundraising 29th November 2019 8th April 2020

Trust Links are offering three bespoke cycle challenge events in 2020 in partnership with Chapeau Events. Sign up for one of these three events throughout the year and help make a difference in Southend for people experiencing mental health difficulties. Adventure across Southern Spain 26th March – 30th March 2020: …

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Trust Links CEO Matt King recently featured in a p Trust Links CEO Matt King recently featured in a podcast on the subject of resilience and coping strategies for the Mid and South Essex Moments that Matter Campaign 🎤

You can find out more about the campaign and listen (and learn from!) the engaging podcast at: https://anchor.fm/msessex-ics/episodes/How-to-develop-resilience-strategies-e1m1r8a
Our Growing Together members have been busy at Gro Our Growing Together members have been busy at Growing Together Cressing Temple! 🌱

They've been harvesting broad beans, courgettes and marrows. They've also been developing their gardening skills and growing Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and asparagus over the past few months!

If you live around #CressingTemple and could benefit from our therapeutic gardening projects, find out more at: www.trustlinks.org/cressing-temple/
We'll be at Clarion Future's Community Fun Day in We'll be at Clarion Future's Community Fun Day in #Vange this Thursday, and sharing some exciting information about Growing Together Basildon coming later this year!

It's a chance to have fun, enjoy some pizza and activities with your family, and meet local organisations available who can support you with your wellbeing, money management and more! It's free so pop along and see what is available to you in #Basildon
Our first week of #Heritage Dye Workshops have bee Our first week of #Heritage Dye Workshops have been in full swing and saw the participants learning about tanning and mordanting fabrics, and identifying plants and produce at Trust Links Westcliff that can be used for #Dyeing! 

Thanks to Anna Lukala for facilitating, and we're looking forward to the rest of the workshops!
On Tuesday some of our staff had a great time deco On Tuesday some of our staff had a great time decorating a couple of rooms at our freshly renovated Thundersley community space! 

You can visit the new community space, and join us in thanking all of the amazing businesses and individuals who have supported our Thundersley renovation at our Tea Party! 👉 ibit.ly/sJ6z
📣Calling all runners! 🏃 If you're looking to 📣Calling all runners! 🏃
If you're looking to challenge yourself and raise funds for local mental health projects, we have 3 spaces available for the Royal Parks Half Marathon! 🏅

By running for Trust Links, you will feel the sense of achievement by supporting services that help over 3,000 people per year while enjoying the beautiful London Royal Parks 

To express your interest please contact us before spaces fill!
✨Volunteers Spotlight: Thank you Kerry!✨ Kerr ✨Volunteers Spotlight: Thank you Kerry!✨

Kerry was a volunteer for the Carers Eating Disorder Support Group. She would go over and above and always provide support to each member, often making support calls herself - it's been a pleasure working with you Kerry.

Kerry had first-hand experience of what it’s like supporting a loved one with an eating disorder and wanted to form a group so that other people caring for someone with an eating disorder could get support. Kerry also continued to offer her support during the pandemic using Zoom.

The group was a safe space for people to share their experiences, and through Kerry's professional and diligent approach, she supported many people! Thank you Kerry! 
#volunteer 

www.trustlinks.org/volunteering/
Thank you to everybody who came to our Summer Fayr Thank you to everybody who came to our Summer Fayre! 🎉

Your support and generosity helps us to continue to support our local community with mental health and wellbeing.

We would like to also say a massive thank you to @henryburgers  for your delicious food, Magic Dave and Punch and Judy for you amazing entertainment and all our wonderful stall holders. 👏
Just 1 Day to go until our Summer Fayre!🎉 Enjo Just 1 Day to go until our Summer Fayre!🎉

Enjoy the summer sun and explore our tranquil gardens whilst enjoying tasty food and fun activities for the whole family.

🌿 Explore our garden
🎶 Live music
 🛍A range of stalls
🏰 Bouncy castle
🧁 Tea and cake
🍔 Henry Burgers
and more!

For more details visit www.trustlinks.org/summer-fayre-2022/ 
Please bring cash, as we will only have one card reader available, and cannot guarantee it will be available to Trust Links stalls.
We would like to thank the Lower Thames Rowing Clu We would like to thank the Lower Thames Rowing Club for giving some of our REACH members the opportunity to get out on the water. 🚣‍♀️

Our members had an amazing time learning a new skill in the beautiful sunshine! ☀

To find out more about REACH and our courses visit: https://www.trustlinks.org/reach-recovery-college/
Shoebury Residents Association recently reached ou Shoebury Residents Association recently reached out to Trust Links, and we are thrilled to have provided a mindfulness meditation for their new Talking Bench 💬 at Shoebury Common North! 
The community can sit and enjoy a moment of peace and relaxation, guided by our team.

Thank you for having us team up with you on this project, Shoebury Residents Association and Southend Parks Department! We can't wait to get some new messages on this bench over time, focussing on promoting local services in the community, and encouraging better #wellbeing
One week until our annual Summer Fayre returns to One week until our annual Summer Fayre returns to Trust Links Shoeburyness! Wednesday 27th July 3 - 5pm

We'll have delicious food courtesy of Henry Burgers, cakes and drink, fabulous entertainment including music, a puppet show, and entertainer Magic Dave. We'll also have some local craft stalls for your to purchase from!

For more details visit www.trustlinks.org/summer-fayre-2022/ 

Please bring cash, as we will only have one card reader available, and cannot guarantee it will be available to Trust Links stalls.
We are proud to have seen our projects grow, offer We are proud to have seen our projects grow, offering adults, youth, families and communities in Essex a range of mental health and wellbeing support 🌱💚

The infographic below breaks down how we have seen wellbeing improve for the 4008 people we have supported this year, but there are always more people that could benefit from our services, and you can help.
🟢 Share our content and help raise awareness of our projects 
🟠 Make a valuable single or regular donation
🟢 Attend our events and gardens and get to know us
🟠 Become a Wellbeing Warrior and start a fundraiser, or by volunteering with us in one of our many roles
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Trust Links Eco Days, the REACH Down to Earth grou Trust Links Eco Days, the REACH Down to Earth group and some Growing Together members came together to help regenerate the Southend Museum Wellbeing Garden on Victoria Ave 
Some of our amazing members will be continuing to volunteer to help keep their wellbeing garden in good condition for the community, with the support of the Southend Museums staff too!
After 5 successful years dedicated to Trust Links, After 5 successful years dedicated to Trust Links, Chair of Trustees Rick Olver will be stepping down this year. You've been an asset to the charity, Rick. Thank you ✨

To find out more about the new Chairperson volunteer opportunity, and to hear from CEO Matt King and Current Chair Rick visit:

www.trustlinks.org/dedicated-chair-of-trustees-steps-down/
The Thundersley Growing Together group were busy a The Thundersley Growing Together group were busy at work last week out in the beautiful sunshine. ☀

💡Did you know? Looking at nature improves our ability to restore concentration so that we can focus for longer. 

To find out more about other projects that happen at Trust Links Thundersley visit: https://www.trustlinks.org/growing-together/thundersley/
We are pleased to announce that Rochford District We are pleased to announce that Rochford District Council’s new Chairman, Cllr Mike Steptoe has chosen us to be one of his nominated charities for this year! 🎉

Trust Links CEO Matt King “We are delighted and honoured and would like to thank Cllr Mike Steptoe for choosing Trust Links as his adopted charity.  We run Growing Together therapeutic community gardens, REACH Wellbeing Hub and Recovery College, Eco Days environment workshops, and a range of projects and activities for young people to improve mental health. We have a centre in College Gardens in Rochford, and this is a base for a wide range of activities, aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing.” 

To find out more about the projects the money raised will support visit: www.trustlinks.org
We would like to say a massive thank you to Asda We would like to say a massive thank you to Asda  Shoeburyness for choosing us to be a part of their #GreenTokenGiving 

We also like to thank every single person who took the time to vote for us. With your support, we can continue to provide life-changing wellbeing projects to our community. 👏
We have some exciting new job opportunities availa We have some exciting new job opportunities available to join the Trust Links team!

Growing Together Mental Health Lead
Reception and Administration Officer
Facilities Operative
Wellbeing Hub Project Worker: Depression & Suicide Pathway
Chairperson

If you would like to find out more about these vacancies and to apply visit: www.trustlinks.org/current-vacancies/
Want to add some magic to your summer? 🪄 South Want to add some magic to your summer? 🪄

Southend Sorcerers are celebrating their 10th anniversary of their magic show 'As If By Magic'. To celebrate this milestone, Southend Sorcerers are hosting a special charity night on Tuesday 23rd August with all the profits going to Trust Links! ✨

By booking a ticket not only will you experience unbelievable close-up magic but you will also be supporting your local mental health charity. 

To book your ticket visit: https://southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/tickets-as-if-by-magic-southend-2022?fbclid=IwAR2aN0ZUf8Lq4ffqYLYc8uUtuTpsJYGuscLEd1ulnIRRv0O3uwm9f6_uaYw
Have your say on the Southend Special Educational Have your say on the Southend Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Partnership Strategy for 2022 to 2025, tomorrow at Trust Links Westcliff

Consultation closes 29 July 2022. 

The Southend SEND Partnership is seeking views on a draft SEND Strategy for 2022 to 2025 and we want to know what young people think about it!🤔

Tell us what you think by coming along to this event! Your parents or carers are welcome to come along with you too. Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/southend-send-strategy-engagement-event-for-young-people-tickets-368446351957

Young Person Engagement Event: Saturday 9 July 9:30am to 11:00am – Trust Links, 47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AG 
Southend SEND Local Offer
Our annual Summer Fayre is back! Enjoy the summer Our annual Summer Fayre is back!

Enjoy the summer sun and explore our tranquil gardens whilst tucking into tasty food and fun activities for the whole family.

🌿 Explore the garden
🎼 Live music
🛍 A range of stalls
 🤸 Bouncy castle
🍰 Tea and cake
🍔 Henry Burgers
and more!

To find out more click the link in our bio
Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming Multicu Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming Multicultural Southend to our Growing Together Westcliff Garden.🌿

Thanks so much for joining us for lunch and exploring our garden we love connecting with local groups in our community.🌱

Check out their Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1797381710453297/
We are pleased to open up our doors at Growing Tog We are pleased to open up our doors at Growing Together Thundersley again to welcome back our Thundersley Youth group! 🎉

Youth Links offers youth aged 11-18 therapeutic, creative and social activities designed to enhance and improve mental wellbeing. 

We would like to send out another massive thank you to all our supporters who generously donated their time to help in the refurbishments. 👏

Find out how we support young people and families: www.trustlinks.org/youth/
WE ARE HIRING and we have some fantastic opportuni WE ARE HIRING and we have some fantastic opportunities to join the Trust Links team! 🤩 If you would like to find out more about the #vacancies below, and to apply visit: www.trustlinks.org/current-vacancies/

🙋‍♂️Growing Together Project Worker
💚Growing Together Mental Health Lead
☎️Reception and Administration Officer
💡Facilities Operative
Our next orchard work party is on Monday 4th July, Our next orchard work party is on Monday 4th July, 10am to 2pm if you'd like to help us maintain the Historic St. Laurence Orchard! 🌳

Our orchard work parties are a great way to connect with nature and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening - they're also a fun and simply way for you to get involved with your local mental health charity! 

Call us on 10702 213134 on weekdays to let us know you'd like to come, email admin-support@trustlinks.org, or if it's a bit last minute, arrive on the day to get involved!
It's a little gloomy today, so we're brightening y It's a little gloomy today, so we're brightening your day with some photos from Growing Together Thundersley this week! 🌳🦋 Can you name the plants our fantastic members have grown? 

If you want to find out more about how Growing Together supports the community in Thundersley with their wellbeing visit: www.trustlinks.org/growing-together/thundersley/
We did a raffle with S. Stibbards & Sons at the La We did a raffle with S. Stibbards & Sons at the Lawn Car Show to support our #mentalhealth services - and they have kindly kept it open until Friday July 1st!

You have 2 days to be in to win:
1st – indulgent hamper
2nd – handing basket and garden tools. 
3rd – wheelbarrow planter 
Just head over to Growing Together Westcliff reception to grab your tickets🤩
£3 per ticket or 2 for £5
Thank you to the lovely team at @shaw_trust who t Thank you to the lovely team at @shaw_trust  who took on some corporate volunteering and painted the container at St Laurence Orchard! 🌳🎨
They also gave some TLC to a path that had become over grown - fantastic job Shaw Trust, and thank you! If you want to find out about some fun ways you and your colleagues can support local mental health projects, visit www.trustlinks.org/corporate-support/
Want to be a part of something special? We are hir Want to be a part of something special? We are hiring! 🤩

We're looking for someone fantastic to join us as a Growing Together Project Worker - either full or part time!🎉

If you want to know what it's like working at Trust Links, hear from our team in the video below!

To apply and see the full video visit: www.trustlinks.org/current-vacancies/
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