Braintree
The following courses are availble from First Stop Centre in Braintree town centre:
Anger Group
Anxiety Group
Beginners literacy and numeracy
Beginners computer course
Computers for the over 50's
CV Writing
Interview skills/confidence building
All courses are 5 weeks long, the anger and anxiety groups have a charge of £10 for the 5 sessions and the other courses are free.
OUTDOOR GYM LOCATIONS
Meadowside Playing Field, Coldnailhurst Avenue, Braintree & Spa Road, Witham
Mid Essex NHS in partnership with Braintree District Council have launched 2 new outdoor gyms in Braintree and Witham. The 2 new outdoor gyms are open to the public at all times to help everyone get more active.
Over the coming weeks there will be organised taster sessions run by a qualified fitness instructor to give everyone the opportunity to :
· Confidently use the equipment
· Ask any questions
· Understand the benefits of using the equipment & find out how to maximise these benefits in minimum time
Guidance on use of the equipment can be downloaded below:
Outdoor Gym Guidance.pdf
For more information on the Outdoor Gym please call 01376 552525 or email csc@braintree.gov.uk
Community Transport Mini-Bus
Working in partnership with Braintree District Council, the Braintree Village Agents now have access to a fully accessible minibus with or without a driver, and will be offering the use of this service to the residents of Braintree District. All drivers are trained to MiDas standard (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme).
The Village Agents will be using the bus for shopping trips, group social events, or even days out to the seaside as the weather gets warmer. The Agents will be organising events using the bus in areas across Braintree, collecting residents and then dropping them off. Fares are subsidised on a not-for profit basis.
So if you are interested in using this service, or if you are a member of a group that wants to organise a day out and would like a quote contact your local Village Agent, or call 0800 977 5858.
Shopper Bus Services
Essex County Council working in partnership with Braintree Community Transport have launched a total of seven new shopper bus services which operate in rural areas in Braintree. The routes have been identifed through the area Review and work with Braintree Communiuty Transport. A total of 32 communities will gain additional services, two communities gain two services. Care has been taken not to run serivices in competition with current services. The details of the routes have been finalised following discussion with parishes.
For more information about these services contact your local Village Agent, or call 0800 977 5858.
Essex Blind Charity Resources Centre
Location: Braintree Community Centre, Victoria Street, Braintree CM7 3HN
Open every Wednesday 10am to 1pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in for information and advice from our friendly volunteers, many of whom are visually impaired themselves. We also stock a wide range of useful equipment for visually impaired people which we can demonstrate and can be bought from the centre.
For more information ring our helpline: 0870 240 5418
Activity sessions for visually impaired people
Location: Braintree Community Centre, Victoria Street, Braintree CM7 3HN
Open: Every 4th Wednesday 10.30am -12.30pm
Games, quizzes, keep fit and much more. Call 0870 240 5418 for details.
Age UK Essex - Toenail Cutting Service
Age UK Essex offers a toenail cutting service for anybody who is unable to cut their own toenails. Click on the link below to visit their website, or for more information call Age UK Essex on 01245 423333. Please call between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/essex/Products-and-services-directory/Toenail-Cutting/
Age Concern Halstead Area
Age Concern Halstead Area offer a range of activities and events for the over 50s. For more information about their Drop-in centre please click HERE