Community Partners | Braintree Community Centre

Community Heroes

The Community Plaque was established by the former Braintree Chamber of Trade and Commerce, in memory of members of the community who have given great service to our community:

David East, George Shiffner, David Posee, Jean Stock, Ken Few, and Ann Rolls

We are now seeking nominations as the Plaque is being renovated and erected on the outside of Braintree Community Centre.

Whilst there are some already agreed additions, we are seeking to identify other community minded people whose name should be included. We welcome suggestions from anyone for anybody that lived locally and made a strong contribution in the Braintree area. Anyone can be nominated by way of an explanation of their service to info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk with the only criteria being that inclusion depends on a posthumous nomination. A statement about the person and their photograph will be included on the website.

Details of the people already named on the plaque are to be found here.

Partners

A variety of different groups hold regular meetings at the Centre, and we have several tutors offering their own classes. If you would like to contact any of these groups we would be happy to help in the office at the Centre; or you can use the contact details shown below to contact them directly.

Dolphin Women's Institute

Dolphin WI is a member of The Essex Federation whose head office is based in Hatfield Peverel.

Dolphin WI meets on the last Thursday of each month at Braintree Community Centre at 7.30pm.

ACL Essex

ACL Essex offers a wide range of day time and evening adult learning courses to help you improve your job prospects, learn a new skill or simply inspire you.

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to do the same.

Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness – challenging attitudes, changing lives, mental health charity based in England leading the way to a better life for everyone affected by mental illness.

Parkinson's UK

People with Parkinson’s, family and friends – come along and enjoy our friendly meetings and take part in gentle exercise and singing if you wish to – suitable for all levels of ability.

Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meet at the Centre on Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm.

Essex Handicrafts Association

Essex Handicrafts Association or EHA, a charity based organisation in Braintree, Essex. This group is for like-minded people wishing to learn, share and participate in all kinds of craft.
EHA meet at the Centre every Thursday evening, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Creative Needlecraft group.

Braintree Organic Gardening Club

People with Parkinson’s, family and friends – come along and enjoy our friendly meetings and take part in gentle exercise and singing if you wish to – suitable for all levels of ability.

Eyoga

Restorative Yoga

A gentle stretching and sequence Yoga class, with emphasis on breathing, stress management and relaxation techniques, suitable for all ages and abilities.
With Patricia Pullen Dip. BWY
Tuesday 10.00am-11.30am

Duldzin Dragpa Meditation

People with Parkinson’s, family and friends – come along and enjoy our friendly meetings and take part in gentle exercise and singing if you wish to – suitable for all levels of ability.

Essex Mindfulness

Come along and learn about the science behind mindfulness as well as practicing some amazing meditations.
Friday 7.00pm-8.30pm

Swing & Sway

Swing & Sway Get Active Today with qualified and experienced teacher Jackie Scott.
Classes are designed for the complete beginner – relaxed, fun, and all ages welcome!
Wednesday 12.30pm-1.30pm, £5 per session