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May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

New Art For Beginners Class

Starting Friday 6th September, 9.30 – 11.30am. Are you terriefied of drawing and painting but have a secret longing to learn how to do it? Was the last time you picked up a pencil or paintbrush at school? Have you just started your art journey and want to learn the basic skills for creating your own original art? Then enrol to these sessions where Bianca will guide you through gently and step by step. The course programme starts with your experimenting using various mediums and practicing how lay the foundations and techniques of perspective, composition, tone, layering and more, as you gain confidence learning the tricks of the trade to help you get it right first time, and every time. Register your interest here or call 01376 323280.
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May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

New Chair Yoga Class

The Braintree Community Centre will be starting a new class: Discovering the transformative power of Chair Yoga £3.65 for the first taster session and then £7.25 per class Commencing mid-June Mondays 10am – 10.45am Perfect for individuals of all ages and fitness levels, Chair Yoga offers a gentle yet effective way to enhance flexibility, build strength, alleviate joint pressure and overall well-being.  You will be lead through a series of accessible poses and breathing techniques, carefully crafted to support your body whilst reducing strain on your joints.  Whether you’re seeking stress relief, relaxation, or a way to stay active, you will be guided through the exercises  whilst comfortably seated or using the chair for support. Register your interest here or call 01376 323280.
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February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Class & Room Hire Prices

Cost of Living Strikes Again! With great reluctance, we have to inform you that fees for classes and room hire at the Centre will rise from Monday 4th March. Maintenance, staff costs, very high energy prices and other inflationary rises which we have been covering at the existing level of income, can no longer be supported without this price rise.   Classes: We have not raised prices to students for some time, although staff and tutors have received pay rises. The very high energy prices and other inflationary rises have however proved too much. Existing Fee for class :  £8.00 becomes £8.75 Existing Fee for exercise class :  £6.50 becomes £7.25 We will not be offering any reduction for forward payments,  but are happy to assist by accepting forward payments (using the little cards) if that suits individuals.   Room Hire:   Previous Rate   From 4th March 2024   Affiliated Groups Bishop & Rolls Hall £56.00   £63.00   £47.00 Bishop Hall £31.00 £35.00 £26.00 Rolls Hall (Rooms 1 & 2) £25.00 £28.00 £22.00         Bishop Hall + Room 2 £48.00   £56.00   £42.00 Room 1 £19.00 £23.00 £18.00 Room 2 £17.00 £23.00 £18.00         Room 3 £15.00 £17.00 Room 4 £15.00 £17.00 Room 5 £15.00 £17.00 Room 6 £15.00 £17.00 Room 7 £15.00 £17.00   Existing non-regular bookings will be honoured at the existing rate.   We are sorry to have to impose this rise, as we are very aware of […]
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