The Winter months can be a challenging time for many. Days are shorter, nights become longer, and the temperature drops. We know that the winter months and shorter days can really affect our mood and wellbeing. Most of us are affected by seasons changing in some way, and it’s normal to feel a bit sluggish…
The World Mental Health Foundation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set is ‘’Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’’. At ACL, we offer a space to explore new ways to improve your wellbeing and gain valuable tools to help you navigate your daily life. Our…
It’s #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. Created and hosted by Marmalade Trust, this annual campaign raises awareness of loneliness across the UK (and beyond!) and gets people talking about it. 45% of adults have felt lonely at some point in England. This equates to twenty-five million people. We can all do our part to reduce this number – whether…
Meditation by Mental Health & Wellbeing Tutor, Emma According to Mind.com, Meditation is a helpful way to regulate mood and reduce anxiety. When you have a spare few minutes, try this short meditation exercise below. You might find it easier to pre-record yourself and listen back, or get a close family member or friend to…
Article written by Curriculum Lead, Robyn I really enjoy creating when I feel like it and it isn’t forced, sometimes this can take a few hours and sometimes it is a quick doodle but either way I can express myself through creativity. Creating something requires me to be fully present in the moment so I’m able…
If we aren’t well rested, it can weigh us down physically, mentally, and emotionally, but there are some simple actions we can all take to improve our sleep. The optimal sleep duration requirement is largely determined by heredity, however, large surveys show the average sleep duration for an adult is about 7 to 8 hours.…
It’s nearly that magical time of year again, and what better way to celebrate than sharing all your wonderful autumn & winter themed art, creations and photography. Enter our Autumn and Winter Scenes Competition for a chance for your artwork or photography to be showcased on our website, included in our 2022 calendar, and printed…
Article by Sarah, ACL Learner I’m Sarah, I’m 41 and I live near Southend-on-Sea. During the pandemic, I was furloughed and I decided to use all of this unexpected free time to create irevive.online. This is for people like me, who have found themselves feeling a little lost in these trying times, and need reminding…
ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning) is welcoming adult learners back into the classroom with a series of open days at its centres across the county from the 7-11 September, 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm. Centres in Basildon, Brentwood, Clacton, Colchester and Witham will open their doors to showcase their latest range of courses, and with hundreds of…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. It finally feels like Summer has arrived and so has our Summer Discover Magazine!Grab a cold drink, relax and enjoy some wonderful and inspiring stories from the amazing people who make us who we are. Creative and craft ideas Inspiring stories Learner…