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November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

Annual General Meeting

Friday 17th November, 7pm All users and visitors are welcome to join us.   AGENDA  Present and apologies Minutes of 2022 AGM Chairs Report Secretarys Report Treasurers Report Election of Committee Members   If you are planning on attending please let the office know so that we can cater accordingly.   If you would like to join the Committee, please contact Agnes Bishop, Chair, through the office.   If you wish to raise any matter with the Committee, please contact Agnes Bishop at least 48 hours in advance  – no items will be taken from the floor.
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October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Portable Appliance Testing Day

**Friday November 24th @ 11am and 2pm** The Centre is having portable appliances tested on this day. All centre users may bring in their own appliances to be tested, for a fee of £2.00 for the first item, and £1.50 for each extra item. This service is being arranged specifically for appliances that you bring into the Centre, but you may bring in up to five items altogether. For example, you may have a sewing machine, iron, kettle, or fan to be tested – but if you are not sure, do please ask. Please note that: Items will automatically fail […]
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October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Craft Hub November 2023

Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! ⦁ Free help to learn how to make things! ⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices ⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns ⦁ suitable for all It’s green and it saves you money! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation) More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk PS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!
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October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Half Term Holiday Club

Free workshop provided by Making It Mindful, at 1.30pm – 4pm on Wednesday 25th October, for children aged between 6 and 11 years from low-income families and on benefit related free school meals. Find out more and book here. Join Milli and team for a jam packed session where we will be making some cool crafts and playing lots of fun activity games. A free lunch is provided to all children attending. Spaces are limited so please book early to secure your child’s place. Staff are trained in SEND level 1
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September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

New Crochet & Yoga Classes

Beginners Crochet Thursday, 1.30pm – 3.00pm for 9 sessions With Pam Jermy 14th & 21st September 5th, 12th & 19th October 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th November £10 per week (EHA members £9)   Evening Yoga Tuesday, 6.00pm – 7.00pm With Holly Summers £6.50 per week   Register your interest here or call 01376 323280
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July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Seeking English/Ukrainian Translator/Teacher

TRANSLATOR/TEACHER Braintree Community Centre is seeking an English/Ukrainian speaker to teach visitors from Ukraine English language skills. The centre is a warm, modern building in the centre of Braintree, with plentiful facilities and a happy staff of paid and volunteer members. Ideally with some teaching experience, we need someone who can attend the Centre on Friday mornings (1 hour once a month and two hours all other Fridays) and Wednesday evenings (1.5 hours). Once timings are agreed they will not be flexible. Starting 1st September for the duration of the term, with a possible continuation after Christmas. Rate of pay […]
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July 2, 2023
July 2, 2023

How to help wildlife in the heat

Essex Wildlife Trust urges members of the public to help wildlife in the hot weather this summer. The hot weather brings with it problems for wildlife, including drying up water sources and causing animals to overheat. It can also make food scarcer, including plants, which may die, and worms that bury deep into the soil. The public can help protect wildlife in the heat by following these steps: Provide enough water – Water sources will help many species to drink, bathe and cool down. For example, birds need water to bathe to keep their feathers in good condition, so top up the […]
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