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Building Confidence and Employability Course
A 7-week accredited programme for people in recovery looking to build confidence and take steps towards work or volunteering. Develop practical skills including teamwork, goal setting, job searching, applications and workplace wellbeing.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Harlow Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Harlow and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Harlow Playhouse, College Gate, CM20 1LS
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Cornerstone Gong Bath
An immersive sound experience using gongs and vibration to support deep rest, relaxation and reset
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
Cost: £15 per person
To secure a place book here.
Take some time just for you. Join Lisa and Queenie for a gentle sound experience, where the resonant tones of the gong invite you to slow down, rest and reconnect with yourself.
Whether you’re new to gong baths or have enjoyed one before, you’re warmly welcome. Come as you are and give yourself a little space to simply be.
Please bring your own pillows, eye mask and blanket so you can settle in comfortably
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Harlow Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Harlow and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Harlow Playhouse, College Gate, CM20 1LS
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community. a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to y.
Voices of Recovery – Public Speaking Workshop
Public speaking workshop series designed for those in recovery who are ready to share their stories and amplify their impact.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Loughton Pop-Up Recovery Space
Join us for a cuppa, a chat and a chance to connect.
Our Loughton Pop-Up Recovery Space is a welcoming drop-in for local people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, alongside local service providers.
🕥 10:30am–12:30pm
📍 Location: Café Hope, St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road, Loughton, IG10 1BB
☕ What’s on Offer: Come along to meet the Essex Recovery Foundation team, find out about our work and connect with others in your community.
This is a relaxed, informal space for conversation and connection. Drop in whenever suits you during the session and stay for as long as you like.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Harlow Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Harlow and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Harlow Playhouse, College Gate, CM20 1LS
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Empowering People Workshop
Take time to reflect on what matters to you, recognise your strengths and explore your next steps.
Join us for a welcoming workshop for people in the recovery community, wherever you are on your journey.
📍 Location: The Old Court House
🕚 11am–2pm
This session is primarily for people living in Thurrock and South Essex, with workshops in other areas coming soon.
We kindly ask that you are substance-free on the day of the workshop.
Interested in attending?
Please Sign Up Here
We’ll then be in touch to confirm your place.
For more information, please contact Jo at jo@essexrecoveryfoundation.org or laura@essexrecoveryfoundation.org
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Friends & Family Recovery Space
Friends & Family Recovery Space
Date: Monday 16th November 2026 - Held every third Monday of the month
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Cornerstone Café & Hub, Chelmsford
Our Friends & Family Recovery Space is a welcoming, supportive place for anyone affected by the addiction of someone close to them.
Held monthly at Cornerstone, this informal drop-in offers an opportunity to connect with others who understand, share experiences and find comfort in knowing you're not alone.
Conversations are led by the group, and there's never any pressure to speak. You're welcome to share your thoughts or simply sit, listen and enjoy a warm drink in a friendly, understanding environment.
No booking needed – just come along. Everyone is welcome.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Harlow Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Harlow and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Harlow Playhouse, College Gate, CM20 1LS
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Harlow Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Harlow and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Harlow Playhouse, College Gate, CM20 1LS
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Community Voice: Rayleigh
Have your say and help shape the future of drug and alcohol services in Essex. Community Voice brings people together to share experiences, influence real decisions and help make services better for communities across the county.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
THEATRE AND POETRY WORKSHOP
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - Help Create A New Play About Recovery.
16th OCTOBER MERCURY THEATRE
Your stories, experiences and creativity could help shape a new theatre show about addiction and recovery.
SPIT Theatre will be visiting all our Recovery Space venues to run creative workshops as part of the development of a new Message in a Bottle show.
Join SPIT workshop at MERCURY THEATRE for a creative workshop exploring drama, poetry, storytelling and more. Share your voice, get creative and help shape a new play about addiction and recovery.
Everyone is welcome and it’s an opportunity to share your voice, get creative and be part of a play inspired by the experiences and messages of our recovery community.
Through the first round of the Essex Recovery Fund, Harry from SPIT Theatre received funding to build on the original Message in a Bottle project and create this new show with our community. The production will tour theatres, helping us make recovery visible, challenge perceptions and deepen understanding of addiction and recovery.
Come along, get involved and help bring our community’s stories to the stage.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
THEATRE AND POETRY WORKSHOP
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - Help Create A New Play About Recovery.
15th OCTOBER CORNERSTONE
Your stories, experiences and creativity could help shape a new theatre show about addiction and recovery.
SPIT Theatre will be visiting all our Recovery Space venues to run creative workshops as part of the development of a new Message in a Bottle show.
Join SPIT workshop at CORNERSTONE for a creative workshop exploring drama, poetry, storytelling and more. Share your voice, get creative and help shape a new play about addiction and recovery.
Everyone is welcome and it’s an opportunity to share your voice, get creative and be part of a play inspired by the experiences and messages of our recovery community.
Through the first round of the Essex Recovery Fund, Harry from SPIT Theatre received funding to build on the original Message in a Bottle project and create this new show with our community. The production will tour theatres, helping us make recovery visible, challenge perceptions and deepen understanding of addiction and recovery.
Come along, get involved and help bring our community’s stories to the stage.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
THEATRE AND POETRY WORKSHOP
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - Help Create A New Play About Recovery.
13th OCTOBER GRAYS
Your stories, experiences and creativity could help shape a new theatre show about addiction and recovery.
SPIT Theatre will be visiting all our Recovery Space venues to run creative workshops as part of the development of a new Message in a Bottle show.
Join SPIT workshop in the Training Room at the Forward Trust building for a creative workshop exploring drama, poetry, storytelling and more. Share your voice, get creative and help shape a new play about addiction and recovery.
Everyone is welcome and it’s an opportunity to share your voice, get creative and be part of a play inspired by the experiences and messages of our recovery community.
Through the first round of the Essex Recovery Fund, Harry from SPIT Theatre received funding to build on the original Message in a Bottle project and create this new show with our community. The production will tour theatres, helping us make recovery visible, challenge perceptions and deepen understanding of addiction and recovery.
Come along, get involved and help bring our community’s stories to the stage.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
THEATRE AND POETRY WORKSHOP
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - Help Create A New Play About Recovery,
8th OCTOBER TOWNGATE THEATRE
Your stories, experiences and creativity could help shape a new theatre show about addiction and recovery.
SPIT Theatre will be visiting all our Recovery Space venues to run creative workshops as part of the development of a new Message in a Bottle show.
Join SPIT workshop at TOWNGATE THEATRE for a creative workshop exploring drama, poetry, storytelling and more. Share your voice, get creative and help shape a new play about addiction and recovery.
Everyone is welcome and it’s an opportunity to share your voice, get creative and be part of a play inspired by the experiences and messages of our recovery community.
Through the first round of the Essex Recovery Fund, Harry from SPIT Theatre received funding to build on the original Message in a Bottle project and create this new show with our community. The production will tour theatres, helping us make recovery visible, challenge perceptions and deepen understanding of addiction and recovery.
Come along, get involved and help bring our community’s stories to the stage.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
THEATRE AND POETRY WORKSHOP
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - Help Create A New Play About Recovery.
7th October at PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, HARLOW
Your stories, experiences and creativity could help shape a new theatre show about addiction and recovery.
SPIT Theatre will be visiting all our Recovery Space venues to run creative workshops as part of the development of a new Message in a Bottle show.
Join SPIT Theatre starting at Harlow Playhouse Theatre for a creative workshop exploring drama, poetry, storytelling and more. Share your voice, get creative and help shape a new play about addiction and recovery.
Everyone is welcome and it’s an opportunity to share your voice, get creative and be part of a play inspired by the experiences and messages of our recovery community.
Through the first round of the Essex Recovery Fund, Harry from SPIT Theatre received funding to build on the original Message in a Bottle project and create this new show with our community. The production will tour theatres, helping us make recovery visible, challenge perceptions and deepen understanding of addiction and recovery.
Come along, get involved and help bring our community’s stories to the stage.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
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Rayleigh Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Rayleigh and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The Mills Art and Event Centre, Rayleigh
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
A Community Conversation About Addiction & Recovery
An open and compassionate community conversation for anyone who wants to listen, learn, ask questions and understand more about addiction and recovery. Hear from people with lived experience, explore different perspectives and help challenge stigma around addiction.
ERF Community Art Exhibition – Private View
We’re turning Cornerstone into our very own art gallery!
Over the past year, members of the ERF recovery community have created some incredible artwork through our Recovery Spaces and Community Voice creative sessions. Now, working with Gretel, we’re bringing those pieces together for a special curated exhibition.
Join us this Friday afternoon for the launch and first private view, as we celebrate the creativity, talent and stories within our recovery community.
Come along and see your work proudly displayed as part of the exhibition.
After the launch, the exhibition will remain at Cornerstone for the public to enjoy.
Come along, celebrate our community and be among the first to see the exhibition!
Colchester Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Mercury Theatre, Colchester
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Chelmsford Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Basildon Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Basildon and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: The café in Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Thurrock Recovery Space
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Thurrock and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Forward Trust, RM17 5HJ
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
New Friends & Family Recovery Space
Friends & Family Recovery Spaces
A welcoming space for friends and family members affected by the addiction of someone close to them. Meet others with similar experiences, share stories, and find out about support and opportunities available. Drop in, no booking needed.