Chelmsford
In the UK there are a total of 69 cities and Chelmsford is the newest of them all, having been granted city status in 2012 as part of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Interestingly Chelmsford was once the capital of England for a few days when the seat of Government was temporarily moved 600 years ago. It’s believed that Richard II stayed in a royal manor in Writtle and issued orders to suppress the peasants’ revolt of 1381.
In March 2020 a new woodland was created in Hylands Park by 500 volunteers. 3,500 saplings were planted as part of Chelmsford City Council’s commitment to plant one tree for every resident over a ten year period bringing the numbers to 12,435 to 2020.
Continuing with the royal theme, Henry VIII came a-courting in Chelmsford back in the 1520s. He stayed at the Palace of Beaulieu, formerly an estate belonging to Anne Boleyn’s family, where he conceived his plan to divorce Katherine of Aragon and marry Anne. Today, New Hall School stands on the same site (CM3 3HS).
For something more modern why not visit Chelmsford Escape Rooms (CM2 7PX). For an immersive, action packed and fun day out you can see if you can escape the challenging rooms in 60 minutes or less.
Days out in Chelmsford
- Chelmsford City Museum is situated in a park with a play area Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 9AQ. Kids can get hands-on with history and there are changing exhibitions.
- Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre – disco-skate with the latest sound and lighting effects – Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1FG
- Essex Police Museum – find out the history of the force from 1840 to the present day and all about how crimes are detected. Police Headquarters, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6DN
- Admirals Park – with an abundance of footpaths and cycle-ways across it’s 30 hectares there’s plenty to do including cricket pitches, putt golf course, bowling green, tennis courts, angling and canoeing at the lake plus several kids play areas – Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PL
Chelmsford, UK
If you’re in need of a different kind of escape, and need the help of a family solicitor, here are some firms that could help:
- Archers Law Solicitors – 78 New London Rd, Chelmsford, CM2 0PD “The highly experienced family solicitors at Archers Law are able to offer a sympathetic practical approach to an area of law that can be highly emotional and stressful for all parties concerned.”
- Cunningtons LLP Solicitors – 141 New London Rd, Chelmsford, CM2 0QT “Our team of Family Law solicitors has significant expertise in Family Law and Children Law”
- Essex Family Law – Elizabeth House, Chelmsford, CM2 0DG -“When family relationships break down, emotions run high. Friends and other family members often offer advice and it can be hard to decide what to do or how to do it.”
- TG Collins – the firm have two offices, 202 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5LD and 22 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HL
- Roger Brooker & Co – “The breakdown of any relationship has a devastating impact on the people involved. The worry that you experience about your children and finances can be all consuming.” – 70-72 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PE
- Hill & Abbott Solicitors – Burgundy Court, 64-66 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6JY
- Tees Law – With offices in 6 areas including at Parkview House in the city, CM1 1NG “Divorce and separations are stressful. Our expert solicitors are here to support you to a better future. We help you with divorce, mediation, child custody and financial settlements.”
- Allison Solicitors – Waterhouse Business Centre, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford CM1 2QE, UK
- Gepp Solicitors – office in Chelmsford and Colchester. “They say divorce will be one of the most stressful life events you will ever go through. However, while it may not be a walk in the park, we believe that there’s no reason why your divorce should force you to put your life on hold.” 58 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0PA
Professional Divorce Coaching
Even during the times when you are feeling overwhelmed and bogged down, you need to focus on your own individual needs. Turn to friends and loved ones for sympathy, as that’s what they do best, but ultimately you need to let go of the past and see that there is a future. This is where professional divorce counselling and coaching comes into play.
A counsellor or coach is not there to wipe away your tears. They are trained to give you the time to consciously think about things which will help you to move yourself forward in life. They are armed with empathy. There is a big difference between that and the sympathy that those around you can offer.
One of the first steps towards recovery is to understand what went wrong. It is easy to morph into victim mode: What did I do wrong? How could they do this to me? Was it my fault? This in turn can result in blaming others for what happened. All this does is to slam the door shut on any chance of recovery. Thoughts become bitter and twisted. Read the rest of this article
It’s important to get your finances in order when you are planning a new future and we have found the following businesses around Chelmsford
- Sacre Associates – Milstrete House, 29 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1NT
- Optimum Financial Solutions – 72-74, Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LU
- EC Financial Services – ECFS, 122 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0RG
“Dealing with finances can seem scary and complicated”
Yes, if you have never been the one to deal with the finances, it can all seem a very daunting and complicated. However, a good financial advisor will put everything into plain English and explain so you understand. There is no point shying away from financial planning because it seems “scary” – you have to take the bull by the horns and face up to it. You will feel uplifted when you realise that things are no so complicated afterall. Read the rest of this article
