Friends & Family Recovery Space
When someone close to you experiences addiction, you deserve support too.
Our monthly Friends & Family Recovery Space offers a warm, welcoming place for anyone affected by the addiction of a loved one, starting this Monday 19th October and then every third Monday of each month.
Come along to meet others from across Essex with similar experiences, connect over a cuppa and find out about further support and opportunities. You’re welcome to share your story if you wish, or simply listen and enjoy being among people who understand.
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Cornerstone Café, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Arty Party - Pumpkin & Petals
Get creative and bring a little autumn colour to your home!
Join us for a relaxed, friendly crafting session and create a beautiful pumpkin centrepiece. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and enjoy some creative time with a hot drink and a slice of cake.
📅 Saturday 24 October
🕙 10am–11:30am
🎟️ £20 per person, including all materials, a hot drink and a slice of cake.
Come along and make something lovely this autumn!
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Cornerstone Café, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Gong Bath & Sound Healing with Lisa
Join us at Cornerstone for an evening gong bath and sound healing session, offering time to slow down, switch off and focus on your wellbeing.
These sessions are particularly aimed at people in the recovery community, providing a calm and welcoming space to relax and experience sound healing. You don’t need any previous experience, and everyone is welcome to attend.
The session is led by Lisa and lasts for one hour.
Upcoming dates:
Friday 30 October
Friday 27 November
Time: 7–8pm
Cost: £15 per person
Location: Cornerstone Café, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Booking is recommended, although walk-ins are welcome where space allows.
Halloween at Cornerstone: Ella Hayes & Murder Mystery
Join us at Cornerstone Café for music, mystery and Halloween fun! Bring your friends, enjoy the entertainment and see if you can solve the mystery.
Choose your ticket option:
🎤 Ella Hayes only
Enjoy the music from Ella Hayes. Reserve your ticket by emailing lajustin68@gmail.com or texting 07756 797915.
🔎 Ella Hayes & Murder Mystery
Enjoy the music and put your detective skills to the test! Book through Eventbrite.
Fancy dress is optional! If you fancy dressing up, go for it—the best Halloween costume wins a trophy, with a medal for the runner-up. 🏆
This is a sober event. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Capacity is limited, so reserve your place soon!
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: Cornerstone Café, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Gong Bath & Sound Healing with Lisa
Join us at Cornerstone for an evening gong bath and sound healing session, offering time to slow down, switch off and focus on your wellbeing.
These sessions are particularly aimed at people in the recovery community, providing a calm and welcoming space to relax and experience sound healing. You don’t need any previous experience, and everyone is welcome to attend.
The session is led by Lisa and lasts for one hour.
Time: 7–8pm
Cost: £15 per person
Location: Cornerstone Café, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Booking is recommended, although walk-ins are welcome where space allows.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Ladies' Night
✨ Join us for a fun-packed Ladies’ Night, all in aid of The Next Chapter and Essex Recovery Foundation. ✨
This fundraising event will be hosted by the fabulous Miss Dot Com, who will be sure to get the party started! 🎤
Do you like singing? Dancing? Games? Well you’re in the right place. Expect an evening of entertainment, alongside raffles and prizes for Best Dressed! 💃
We will be providing a light buffet throughout the evening and running our normal barista service too.
When? Saturday 26 September
Time? 7:00-9:30PM
Secure your ticket today here - we’ll see you there!
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Gong Bath & Sound Healing with Lisa
Join us at Cornerstone for an evening gong bath and sound healing session, offering time to slow down, switch off and focus on your wellbeing.
These sessions are particularly aimed at people in the recovery community, providing a calm and welcoming space to relax and experience sound healing. You don’t need any previous experience, and everyone is welcome to attend.
The session is led by Lisa and lasts for one hour.
Upcoming dates:
Friday 11 September
Friday 30 October
Friday 27 November
Time: 7–8pm
Cost: £15 per person
Location: Cornerstone Café, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Booking is recommended, although walk-ins are welcome where space allows.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Gong Bath & Sound Healing with Lisa
Join us at Cornerstone for an evening gong bath and sound healing session, offering time to slow down, switch off and focus on your wellbeing.
These sessions are particularly aimed at people in the recovery community, providing a calm and welcoming space to relax and experience sound healing. You don’t need any previous experience, and everyone is welcome to attend.
The session is led by Lisa and lasts for one hour.
Upcoming dates:
Friday 28 August
Friday 11 September
Friday 30 October
Friday 27 November
Time: 7–8pm
Cost: £15 per person
Location: Cornerstone Café, 15–21 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Booking is recommended, although walk-ins are welcome where space allows.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Weekend Recovery Series
On the last Saturday of every month, we hold a weekend series here at Cornerstone Café.
This drop-in recovery space provides an opportunity for those in the recovery community to join outside of the working week, to meet familiar faces in recovery and be in a relaxed atmosphere.
No sign up is needed, feel free to come join us, grab a coffee and a treat and see if it’s something for you.
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Film Club
Join our Film Club! Hosted by Adam Rabinowitz, this is a space for all to come together and discuss 2 chosen films over light food and refreshments.
The two movies under review this week are:
Charade (1963) watch for free at https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/charade?utm_content=5d77682ef59e580021897dea&utm_medium=deeplink&utm_source=google-catalog
Zindagi Na Milagi (2011) Watch on ITVX on the following link, https://www.itv.com/watch/zindagi-na-milagi-dobara/10a5371a0001B/10a5371a0001
All films are available free to air from streaming platforms and the internet.
How it works:
Film Club attendees nominate one of two films to watch on TV or free to air on streaming services. At the following meet-up, we’ll come together to discuss the film, share thoughts and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed and supportive environment.
No need to book, just watch the films at home and come ready with some thoughts!
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Pilates with Vanessa
Join Vanessa Blythe for Traditional Mat Pilates. A gentle, weekly class focussing on movement, posture, flexibility, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing.
This class is suitable for all levels. So whether you’re wanting to try Pilates for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this is the perfect session to get involved with.
Find your tribe and connect.
Tickets cost £6 per person.
Watch the World Cup Semi Final!
⚽︎ Join us on Wednesday 15th July to watch the World Cup Semi Final (England vs Argentina) here at Cornerstone. ⚽︎
This is set to be a potentially historic game for England, as we edge closer towards a World Cup Final!
There’s no need to book, but we recommend coming early to secure your spot.
⚽︎ Doors from 7.30pm for 8pm Kick Off ⚽︎
(Games have been subject to change across the tournament, please get here for 7.30pm regardless - let’s hope for a prompt start!)
Come support England, or just join for the vibes in a safe, sober environment with no pressure.
See you there! ⚽︎
Recovery Space: Chelmsford
We offer a weekly drop-in space for the recovery community in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Cornerstone Café, Chelmsford, CM1 2XL
☕ What’s on Offer: Enjoy a free hot or soft drink on us as you meet new people or catch up with familiar faces in recovery.
This is a flexible drop-in space, so you’re welcome to come and go as you like. While we may sometimes host activities, games, or workshops, the primary focus is on creating a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community.
Charity Drag Night: Live Music and Comedy
Come join us for a night of hip-shaking live music, hilarious comedians and an outrageous drag queen, Miss Dot Com!
There will also be raffles, lucky dips and prizes to be won across the evening. It promises to be a night of fun, hilarity and glam - so make sure you’re dressing to impress!
The Cornerstone team will be providing snacks and offering a full barista service, meaning you can get your favourite brews as you enjoy your night
This ticketed event will be raising money for both Essex Recovery Foundation and Essex Air Ambulance charities.
📅Friday 3 July
🕘 19:00-21:00
📍 Cornerstone Café
Tickets are £10 per person, you can buy yours today here
Traditional Mat Pilates with Vanessa
Traditional Style Pilates Mat Work at Cornerstone Café. A gentle weekly class focused on movement, posture, body conditioning and mindful wellbeing within a supportive recovery community. Thursdays at 9.15am.