Wellbeing Garon Park

We’re so pleased we can finally share our Penguin… here’s a little story about the thought process behind BumbleKid kindly shared by @havenshospices 🐝🐧

@waddleonsea

“Wellbeing at Garon Park, a community wellbeing charity with an alternative provision (EH4CP) and youth club on site, previously took part in Herd In The City and Hares About Town, so joining Waddle-on-Sea felt like a natural next step.
Their penguin, BumbleKid, a playful combination of ‘bumblebee’ and ‘orchid’, celebrates the site’s ongoing conservation work, particularly with
bees, and features the Pyramid Orchid that grows on their grounds. The honeycomb design symbolises unity and community, key themes in the charity’s mission, and is echoed by figures holding hands on the back of the sculpture. Young people from EH4CP contributed to the design through bold colour blocking, while Youth Lead Anna Sims completed the detailed painting using homemade stencils and freehand techniques.
Talking about what the group is most looking forward to when the trail officially launches, Youth Lead, Anna Sims, says, “They can’t wait to see their penguin displayed for the public and to show it off proudly, knowing they played such a big part in creating it. They’re also excited to see what others have made and to be part of something so positive and worthwhile.”

@waddleonsea #havenshospices #waddleonsea #huddle #southendonsea #charity #eh4cp

The @forgetmenotcaring team worked their socks off today helping clear away some of the long grass.

Thanks for all your help 😊

#communitygroups #forgetmenotcaring #gardening #tractor #johndeeretractor #conservation #helpers #volunteers

✨MEWA Group Hosts Successful Summer Picnic at The Hive at Wellbeing Garon Park✨

In June, the MEWA Group held a highly successful summer picnic at The Hive at Wellbeing Garon Park, bringing together members of the local community for a day of connection, celebration, and engagement.

The event was well attended by individuals from the area’s richly diverse communities and featured invited guest speakers representing various local authorities and public services.

Their presence added significant value to the occasion, fostering dialogue and strengthening community ties.

Distinguished representatives in attendance included those from Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS), NHS Research Engagement Network (REN), Brooks, Essex Cricket, and Southend Borough Council.

Their participation underscored the shared commitment to community wellbeing, inclusivity, and collaboration across sectors.

The MEWA Group extends its sincere gratitude to all attendees and contributors, especially to Wellbeing Garon Park, for helping to make the event a memorable and impactful gathering.

#thehive #wellbeinggaronpark #garonpark #garonspark #community #communityengagement #multicultural #multiculturalessexwomensassociation #gettingcommunitytogether #SAVS #REN #brooks #essexcricket #southendonsea #southendcity

The Summer Reading Challenge 2025 is almost here at Wellbeing Garon Park…☀️📚

This year’s free reading activity will be at Garon Park on THURSDAYS throughout the summer holidays. Come along between 10am-3pm for fun reading activities at our story telling chair & little library where you can “Take a book, Leave a book” and discover new reading material.

We will also be celebrating National Love Parks week during this time 🌳

You can register at your local Southend Library where you will receive a special collector folder then all you need to do is get reading to earn stickers and rewards. Check out www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk for@more information.

#SummerReadingChallenge2025 #SummerOfReading #SuperSaturdaySignUp #SouthendLibraries #KeepReading #loveparksweek #littlelibrary #sharebooks #swapbooks #storytellingchair #getoutside #summerholidays #mumsofsouthend