And for those that 'liked' the Art of the Possible Festival 2017 Facebook page, you can now find out even more about what is going on locally to you via the new look Essex Communities (@essexcommunity) page on Facebook.
The page has been remodelled into something for communities and individuals to follow and to check in with throughout the year. Both via the website and the Facebook page you will find a resource that will update you on everything that can help to grown and strengthen your local community - be it a group, a council or simply an individual trying to make a difference locally to you.
Visit: http://www.essex.gov.uk/communities or follow the Facebook page to hear more about:
Funding news
Community stories
Essex Activities - things to do & somewhere for you to share your events
The Essex Crowd - your crowdfunding movement for projects to improve your local area.
Feel free to share news and updates of things that are going within your community on the Facebook page too - we welcome your input.
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