Come along to our events

Thurrock Recovery Space
Mar
17

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Mar
17

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Mar
18

Harlow Recovery Space

Harlow Recovery Space will host a pop-up Community Hub with Rainbow Services from 10.30–11.30am. Drop in for friendly support around benefits, housing, debt, health and more, alongside our usual welcoming space to connect and chat over a free hot drink. Open to anyone in the recovery community. Usual recovery space runs until 12:30pm

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Basildon Recovery Space
Mar
19

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Mar
20

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Rainbow Recovery Film Club
Mar
20

Rainbow Recovery Film Club

Rainbow Recovery Film Club is a welcoming space for people in recovery who enjoy film or are curious to start exploring it. Watch two films at home, then join us for relaxed conversation and shared perspectives. No film knowledge needed, just curiosity and an openness to discussion. 🎬

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Mar
24

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Mar
24

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Mar
25

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Walk and Talk – Rochford
Mar
25

Walk and Talk – Rochford

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Rochford. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Basildon Recovery Space
Mar
26

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Mar
27

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Mar
31

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Mar
31

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Apr
1

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Basildon Recovery Space
Apr
2

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Rainbow Recovery Film Club
Apr
6

Rainbow Recovery Film Club

Rainbow Recovery Film Club is a welcoming space for people in recovery who enjoy film or are curious to start exploring it. Watch two films at home, then join us for relaxed conversation and shared perspectives. No film knowledge needed, just curiosity and an openness to discussion. 🎬

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Apr
7

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Apr
7

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Apr
8

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Walk and Talk – Maldon
Apr
8

Walk and Talk – Maldon

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Maldon. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Basildon Recovery Space
Apr
9

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Apr
10

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Apr
14

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Apr
14

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Apr
15

Harlow Recovery Space

Harlow Recovery Space will host a pop-up Community Hub with Rainbow Services from 10.30–11.30am. Drop in for friendly support around benefits, housing, debt, health and more, alongside our usual welcoming space to connect and chat over a free hot drink. Open to anyone in the recovery community. Usual recovery space runs until 12:30pm

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Basildon Recovery Space
Apr
16

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Apr
17

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Apr
21

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Apr
21

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Apr
22

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Walk and Talk – Epping Forest
Apr
22

Walk and Talk – Epping Forest

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Epping Forest. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Basildon Recovery Space
Apr
23

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Apr
24

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Apr
28

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Apr
28

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Apr
29

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Basildon Recovery Space
Apr
30

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Walk and Talk – Braintree
May
6

Walk and Talk – Braintree

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Braintree. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Drag Bingo and Cabaret Fundraiser
May
10

Drag Bingo and Cabaret Fundraiser

Join us for a lively evening of Drag Bingo and Cabaret at Cornerstone Café on Sunday 10 May. Enjoy bingo, entertainment, a best dressed competition and more while raising money for Essex Recovery Foundation and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Tickets are £17 and include bingo and a cupcake.

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Walk and Talk – Thurrock
May
20

Walk and Talk – Thurrock

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Thurrock. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Harlow Recovery Space
May
20

Harlow Recovery Space

Harlow Recovery Space will host a pop-up Community Hub with Rainbow Services from 10.30–11.30am. Drop in for friendly support around benefits, housing, debt, health and more, alongside our usual welcoming space to connect and chat over a free hot drink. Open to anyone in the recovery community. Usual recovery space runs until 12:30pm

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Walk and Talk – Castle Point
Jun
3

Walk and Talk – Castle Point

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Castle Point. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Harlow Recovery Space
Jun
17

Harlow Recovery Space

Harlow Recovery Space will host a pop-up Community Hub with Rainbow Services from 10.30–11.30am. Drop in for friendly support around benefits, housing, debt, health and more, alongside our usual welcoming space to connect and chat over a free hot drink. Open to anyone in the recovery community. Usual recovery space runs until 12:30pm

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Walk and Talk – Uttlesford
Jun
17

Walk and Talk – Uttlesford

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Uttlesford. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Walk and Talk – Colchester
Jul
1

Walk and Talk – Colchester

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Colchester. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Essex Recovery Festival 2026
Jul
24
to 26 Jul

Essex Recovery Festival 2026

  • Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Essex Recovery Festival returns on 24th-26th July 2026! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of wellbeing, community and celebrating recovery. Tickets on sale now!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Mar
13

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Basildon Recovery Space
Mar
12

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Walk and Talk – Brentwood
Mar
11

Walk and Talk – Brentwood

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Brentwood. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Harlow Recovery Space
Mar
11

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Mar
10

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Mar
10

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Community Voice - Colchester
Mar
5

Community Voice - Colchester

Join a radical approach to positively influencing life-changing drug and alcohol services. Community Voice is a forum that meets every three months to discuss needs, review research, allocate funding and more. Anybody who has an interest in what we are doing to make a radical change to the commissioning of drug and alcohol services in Essex is welcome.

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Harlow Recovery Space
Mar
4

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Mar
3

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Mar
3

Thurrock Recovery Space

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Feb
27

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Basildon Recovery Space
Feb
26

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Walk and Talk – Tendring
Feb
25

Walk and Talk – Tendring

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Tendring. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Harlow Recovery Space
Feb
25

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Feb
24

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Feb
24

Thurrock Recovery Space

  • Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Feb
20

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Basildon Recovery Space
Feb
19

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Harlow Recovery Space
Feb
18

Harlow Recovery Space

Harlow Recovery Space will host a pop-up Community Hub with Rainbow Services from 10.30–11.30am. Drop in for friendly support around benefits, housing, debt, health and more, alongside our usual welcoming space to connect and chat over a free hot drink. Open to anyone in the recovery community. Usual recovery space runs until 12:30pm

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Rayleigh Recovery Space
Feb
17

Rayleigh Recovery Space

Visit the Rayleigh Recovery Space at The Mill Arts & Events Centre - a weekly drop-in for anyone in recovery. Come for free refreshments, friendly support and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone on a recovery journey is invited!

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Thurrock Recovery Space
Feb
17

Thurrock Recovery Space

  • Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Thurrock Recovery Space, a weekly meet-up for the recovery community in Thurrock. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at Forward Trust, 65–67 Orsett Road, Grays RM17 5HJ All are welcome!

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Colchester Recovery Space
Feb
13

Colchester Recovery Space

Discover the Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, meaningful connections, and a supportive atmosphere. All in recovery welcome!

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Basildon Recovery Space
Feb
12

Basildon Recovery Space

Discover the Basildon Recovery Space at Towngate Theatre, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community. Enjoy free drinks, supportive connections, and a welcoming space. All in recovery welcome!

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Walk and Talk – Basildon
Feb
11

Walk and Talk – Basildon

Connect with others in recovery and enjoy the fresh air at our Walk and Talk event in Basilon. Whether you’re in recovery or working in a local drug and alcohol service, this is a great way to build connections and spend time in nature.

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Harlow Recovery Space
Feb
11

Harlow Recovery Space

Discover the Harlow Recovery Space, a weekly drop-in for the recovery community at Harlow Playhouse. Enjoy free drinks, friendly connections, and a supportive environment. All in recovery welcome!

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