Do you know someone who's BORED?

A commonly asked question is "what is there for young people to do?" whether this is during school holidays, to release exam pressures or at weekends.

There is no one place that has the answer but maybe a list of contacts may help you find out what's on or how to get in touch with places and organisations. This list may not be complete, but I encourage you to tell others of this and spread the word so more young people have a better choice of what they do in their spare time.

What's on and where you can find out more…

People can also log onto Essex County Council web-site for use of  page covering arts and activities Click here, for more information.

Or for details of local activites go to the leisure page of our website.

- Leisure Centres

Go visit Essex FM at www.essexfm.co.uk for up to date details of events, activities for all ages.

Want to volunteer?

Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and enhance your CV. It can also be fun and a good way to meet new people. The range of volunteering opportunities means you should always be able to find something that appeals to you.

Volunteering Opportunities in the Braintree District.

Vinvolved

With 158 projects across the country all designed to tap into the passions, cares and concerns of youngpeople today. Vinvolved would have the volunteering opportunity you are looking for. For information please follow the link http://vinspired.com/

BDVSA

Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency (BDVSA) is a registered charity that gives support to any community or voluntary group woeking in Braintree District. This organisation can provide advice on funding, training, charity management and best practice and has a variety of resources for use by the voluntary sector. BDVSA also hosts the Braintree District Volunteer Cemtre who advertise volunteering opportunities, recruit volunteers and promote best practice on volunteering. For more information contact BDVSA at Room 5, Colne House, 96 Mount Chambers, Coggeshall Rd, Braintree CM7 9BY or tel: 01376 550507 (Office Hours 9.00am-3.00pm daily Monday - Friday) alternatively email: - bdvsa@bdvsa.org

More information can be found at

http://www.braintree.gov.uk/Braintree/community/Volunteering+Opportunities/

 Don't Forget......

Libraries, town and village notice boards, local newsletters, Citizens Guide, leaflet stands, Council offices, Tourist Information Centres, shop windows and word of mouth recommendations.

Want to know more about transport?

Got something to do, but not sure how to get there? Here are some handy links to help you on your way.

For trains try http://www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk

More info on transport http://www.braintree.gov.uk/Braintree/transport/

Or

Go visit Essex FM at - www.essexfm.co.uk for up to date details of events, activities for all ages

Don't Forget…

Libraries, town and village notice-boards, local newsletters, Citizens Guide, leaflet stands, Council Offices, Tourist Information Centres, shop windows and word of mouth recommendations

If you know of any other great places to find out what's on for young people in particular please e-mail - wilhe@braintree.gov.uk with the details so that we can include them here.