{"id":641,"date":"2025-05-23T12:49:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T11:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/?p=641"},"modified":"2025-06-06T16:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:24:22","slug":"hope-on-the-seafront-clactons-community-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/theoptimist\/2025\/05\/23\/hope-on-the-seafront-clactons-community-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Hope on the seafront: Clacton&#8217;s community spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clacton\u2019s revival is driven by powerful community spirit, bringing hope and change to this once-struggling seaside town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The small town on the Essex coast was once a bustling holiday destination. Its golden sandy beaches, lively arcades, and buzzing promenade attracted visitors from far and wide. But as foreign travel soared in the 1960s, tourists dwindled, businesses shuttered, and the town\u2019s fortunes shifted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Today, the town struggles with economic hardship and negative media portrayals, often branded as one of the UK\u2019s most deprived areas. Yet behind these grim headlines, lies a community quietly determined to rewrite its story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Jason Smedley, 54, embodies this spirit. Owner of The Royal Hotel, one of the few seafront hotels still thriving, Jason is a firm believer in Clacton\u2019s community spirit and potential. \u201cIt\u2019s the only town in the whole country to have spirit like this,\u201d he says. \u201cThere aren\u2019t many places to go, or much to do, and yet there\u2019s this whole community that\u2019s so content, and willing to help each other. If you have a problem, if you need anything, these people will be there in a heartbeat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Walking down the faded promenade, it\u2019s easy to see where the town\u2019s struggles have taken their toll. Buildings that once buzzed with holidaymakers now stand with peeling paint, their former charm dulled by time. But despite signs of decline in the town, Jason\u2019s passion for Clacton shines through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">XO- The Greek, formerly known as My Big Fat Greek Taverna, is Jason\u2019s restaurant on the hotel\u2019s first floor. Inside, bright decor and lively chatter transport you back to Clacton in its heyday. \u201cWe wanted to bring something different to the town,\u201d he explains. \u201cTo show that no matter what anyone says, Clacton is still worth visiting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Jason\u2019s commitment goes beyond business. When the pandemic hit, he opened the hotel\u2019s rooms free of charge to frontline workers who couldn\u2019t safely isolate themselves at home. \u201cI thought about the community, about the nurses and carers who needed a safe place. It\u2019s simple really. I could help, so I did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019re enjoying reading this article, why not check out this article about<\/em> Ruislip urbanists helping the community one bench at a time <a href=\"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/2025\/06\/03\/ruislip-urbanists-one-bench-at-a-time\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">His charitable efforts extend beyond crisis moments. Jason has hosted a boxing day soup kitchen for the homeless. Given free meals in school holidays for struggling families, and most recently at Christmas he opened his kitchen to provide 80 roast dinners to local children. \u201cIt\u2019s not all me,\u201d he said. \u201cI help, but Lorraine and Chantel from Child and Provide are the real superstars, it would not be possible without their work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Jason\u2019s dedication is personal. \u201cThis town has been good to me,\u201d he reflects. \u201cI\u2019ve seen people struggle, and if I can help, I will. That\u2019s what Clacton&#8217;s community spirit is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Leaving the restaurant, the cracks in the town\u2019s facade remain. But the hope, and the determination, is unmistakable. Jason\u2019s story is a reminder that Clacton\u2019s narrative is far from over.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It\u2019s slowly being rewritten, one act of kindness, one small business, and one shared meal at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theroyalclacton.co.uk\">https:\/\/www.theroyalclacton.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clacton-on-Sea has faced economic decline and tough times, but the community remains strong. Local business owner Jason Smedley is leading the charge, using The Royal Hotel and XO \u2013 The Greek restaurant to bring life back to the town. His commitment to helping locals\u2014like offering free hotel rooms to frontline workers during the pandemic\u2014shows the heart of Clacton\u2019s revival. 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