Mental Health – RRAVS | Rayleigh and Rochford District Association for Voluntary Service https://rravs.org.uk Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:02:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 163262376 New Steps Bereavement Friendship Group https://rravs.org.uk/2019/11/26/new-steps/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:09:30 +0000 http://www.rravs.org/?page_id=861 […]]]> New Steps leaflet image

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New Steps – Bereavement Friendship Group

Meet Wednesdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Rayleigh Baptist Church, High Road, Rayleigh SS6 7QA

This is a friendly group offering those who have been bereaved the chance to meet others who share and understand the experience of loss and are looking to make new friends, socialise and explore new interests together.

It takes just one new step to have a friendly chat over a cuppa and make new friends.

The Group meets every week in central Rayleigh so give the RRAVS team a call for the venue details and dates – our volunteers will be ready to greet you at the door and introduce you to everyone.

Please either contact us on 01268 772 796 or email us at: info@rravs.org.uk

 

]]> 861 Knit to Nurture – Rayleigh https://rravs.org.uk/2021/09/23/knit-to-nurture-network/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:03 +0000 http://www.rravs.org/?page_id=451 […]]]> Our Knit to Nurture Group are 10.30am-12.30pm at The Elim Church, 23 Castle Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QD.

This is a friendly group of people who produce a wide variety of hand knitted items that are donated to local charities and voluntary organisations to either help with fund raising or to give to the people they support.

knit to nurture poster

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For more information please either call RRAVS on 01268 772 796 or email info@rravs.org.uk

Here is a sample of some of the Projects supported each year:
• Twiddle muffs for people living with dementia – Read more about their health benefits here
• Trauma teddies for young victims of crime
• Knitted hats, mittens and bootees for premature babies
• Teddies and toys for fostered children and children in refuges from domestic violence
• Lap rugs and blankets for day centres / animal charities
• Hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to aid homeless people
• Dressing gowns for ladies in refuge fleeing domestic violence
• Dog coats
• Toys for the emergency services – Police, Fire Service and Air Ambulance
• Knitted poppies and daffodils for the Poppy and Marie Cure Appeals

Have a look at some of the pictures of items we have donated!

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For more information please contact us on 01268 772796.

We also have people who knit for our charitable causes at home. If you would like to help us and want details of the current projects please either call us on 01268 772796 or Email: info@rravs.org.uk

We are always grateful for donations of wool, please download and display our poster below.

]]> 451 Extended – Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026-29) Consultation https://rravs.org.uk/2026/02/03/essex-joint-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2026-29-consultation/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:01:58 +0000 https://rravs.org.uk/?p=26966 […]]]> This consultation seeks public feedback on the Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026-2029). It outlines priorities to improve health and wellbeing in Essex, including promoting healthy lifestyles, reducing health inequalities, and enhancing services. The strategy aims to address the needs of local communities through collaborative actions.

More info: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/equalities-and-partnership/essexjhws-2026-29/
Consultation: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/equalities-and-partnership/essexjhws-2026-29/consultation/intro/

The consultation closes on 10 February 2026, so please take a few minutes today to make your voice heard.

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