Christmas and Strictly fun with Street Tag

Harwich before

STRICTLY fun and festive joy will come to Harwich with two Street Tag events starting this weekend. 

Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) is hosting Get Festive with Street Tag at the Dovercourt and Harwich Hub on Saturday 7th December, 10am – 12pm. 

With free refreshments, physical activities and Christmas crafts all residents are invited to the free, joyous celebration.  

Then a special and free Strictly Street Tag evening will be turning the hub into a dance floor, teaching residents how to ballroom and Latin dance.  

Strictly Street Tag will be held on Wednesday 11th December at 7.30pm – 8.30pm.  

Residents will be able to enjoy 30 minutes of Ballroom and 30 minutes of Latin dance lessons from the Swan School of Dance.  

Game Organiser, Becky Dowling, said: “Street Tag is a brilliant way to have fun while getting active. 

“As the Strictly TV show is edging towards the big final, we are excited to offer people the chance to learn some Ballroom and Latin dancing. 

“Dancing is such a fun way to exercise and I can’t wait for this event. 

“We also want to encourage everyone to get Festive with Street Tag, which is a great opportunity for families and residents to join in the Street Tag fun with a Christmas themed event. 

“Come along for Christmas Crafts, physical activity games and earn some Street Tag points along the way. 

“There are also lucky dip winners each week with a £10 Amazon gift card on offer.  

“So, get involved, get moving, and be in for a chance to win.”  

Street Tag, which is running in the Walton area and in Harwich and Dovercourt, turns parks and streets into a giant virtual playground.   

Players earn points by collecting virtual tags – making physical activity into a fun game by converting walking, running, and cycling into Street Tag points (tags).   

These two events have been funded by Anglian Community Trust through Active Essex.  

For more information on Street Tag visit streettag.co.uk and download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store or call Becky Dowling on 07707282907.   

Walton before 

FAMILIES are invited to get festive with crafts, activities and songs in Walton this Saturday in a special Street Tag event. 

Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) is hosting Get Festive with Street Tag on Saturday 30th November in The Columbine Centre, Princes Esplanade, from 10am to 12noon. 

With free refreshments, physical activities and Christmas crafts, all residents, even if you’re not a Street Tag player, are welcome to take part in the festivities.  

Game Co Ordinator, Becky Dowling, said: “Street Tag is a fun and interactive way to get active over the colder months. 

“And the Get Festive with Street Tag event is a great opportunity for families and residents to join in the fun. 

“Come along for Christmas Crafts, physical activity games and earn some Street Tag points along the way.” 

There are still prizes to be won in this season, so download the app and get involved in the final season. 

Becky added: “We have just started the last season of the community game, so players still have until January 16th to enjoy collecting points and joining in the fun. 

“Let’s make the last season the best season yet!”  

Street Tag, which is running in the Walton area and in Harwich and Dovercourt, turns parks and streets into a giant virtual playground.   

Players earn points by collecting virtual tags – making physical activity into a fun game by converting walking, running, and cycling into Street Tag points.   

The one-off Christmas event and more in Harwich has been funded by Anglian Community Trust through Active Essex.  

For more information on Street Tag visit streettag.co.uk and download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store or call Becky Dowling on 07707282907.   

Harwich after

PLAYERS in a free community game took to the floor for a Strictly themed dance night and got festive with a day of craft and activities this week. 

Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) hosted a Get Festive with Street Tag event at the Dovercourt and Harwich Hub, on Saturday, December 7 followed by a Strictly Street Tag evening on Wednesday, December 11. 

Residents enjoyed a morning filled with different activities, including Christmas crafts, a pedal-powered smoothie bike, and line dancing with Country Rose Line Dancing. 

CVST then hosted an evening of dancing with Swann School of Dance. 

Game Coordinator, Becky Dowling, said: “Getting into the festive spirit with so many residents in Harwich was amazing. 

“Families and friends came to enjoy the Christmas crafts, dancing, and free refreshments. 

“And everyone loved trying out making their own summer fruits smoothie on the bike. 

“It was lots of fun, and the crafts were brilliant. 

“One dad made a Christmas tree ornament with Street Tag 2024 written on it! 

“Then we had our Strictly themed evening which was incredible. 

“We all learnt some dance steps and had great fun.” 

Becky added: “Street Tag is a great way to get and stay active over the colder months. 

“We are on the last season of the Street Tag Community Game so there is still time to gets some tags, win some lucky dip prizes and climb your way up the leaderboard. 

“So, download the app and get tagging.” 

Street Tag, which is running in the Walton area and in Harwich and Dovercourt, turns parks and streets into a giant virtual playground.    

Players earn points by collecting virtual tags – making physical activity into a fun game by converting walking, running, and cycling into Street Tag points (tags).    

This event in Harwich has been funded by Anglian Community Trust through Active Essex.   

For more information on Street Tag visit streettag.co.uk and download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store or call Becky Dowling on 07707282907.   

Walton after

WALTON residents celebrated the festive period with Christmas crafts, physical activities and free refreshments. 

Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) hosted a Get Festive with Street Tag event on Saturday 30th November at The Columbine Centre.  

Residents enjoyed a morning filled with different activities, including Christmas crafts, a pedal-powered smoothie bike, tug of war, sack races, Tai Chi, and party dances to some festive tunes and more. 

Game Coordinator, Becky Dowling, said: “It was such a fun morning with so much festive cheer. 

“Everyone was welcome to join in our different activities and enjoy the Christmas music. 

“And so many families enjoyed making their own smoothie on our pedal powered smoothie bike.”  

Becky added: “We have just started the last season of the Street Tag community game, so players still have until January 16th to enjoy collecting points and joining in the fun.  

“Let’s make the last season the best season yet!”   

Street Tag, which is running in the Walton area and in Harwich and Dovercourt, turns parks and streets into a giant virtual playground.    

Players earn points by collecting virtual tags – making physical activity into a fun game by converting walking, running, and cycling into Street Tag points.    

Extra points can be collected at the special events including the next Christmas event at the Dovercourt and Harwich Hub, on Saturday 7th December, and Strictly Street Tag on Wednesday 11th. 

The one-off Christmas events have been funded by Anglian Community Trust through Active Essex.   

For more information on Street Tag visit streettag.co.uk and download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store or call Becky Dowling on 07707282907.