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New free Autism and Nature book now available

14 June 2023
Alex and Rosie’s Essex Heritage Colouring Book

New free Autism and Nature book available

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Virtual Clubs and Activities market engagement event

07 June 2023
Virtual Clubs and Activities

Virtual Clubs and Activities market engagement event

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New Inclusive Play Space at Stanway Lakelands Centre

12 May 2023
Stanway Inclusive play space

Essex County Council’s Short Breaks for disabled children and young people have been working with Stanway Parish Council and Colchester Borough Council to develop inclusive facilities at the new Stanway Lakelands community centre, Stanway Western Bypass, Colchester

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What do you want from virtual clubs and activities?

04 April 2023
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It is important we understand what our parents/ carers, children and young people want from a virtual offer so we are asking for your views to help us shape what this new offer could look like.

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The new Short Breaks Community Clubs and Activities Offer

29 December 2022
Illustration of a family with a guide dog walking along a beach

Over the coming three months, we will be working closely with the current and new providers to finalise contracts and ensure the new offer is well promoted and families are prepared for the new offer starting in.

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