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Update at June 2009

Further work currently being undertaken by Braintree District Council's Community Wardens:

- Community Speed Watch Training.  Working with Town/Village Community Groups in help reducing levels of vehicular speed.

- Recently Qualified Wardens in Level 1 – 3 Cycling Instruction.  Instruction/advice to Community Groups/Schools on Low to High levels of Cycling training.

- Recently Qualified Wardens in Primary School Year 6 Cycling Proficiency Course.  Courses available to Schools and Youth organisations.

- The effective monitoring and reduction in the removal of Abandoned Vehicles within the District The continued organising of Community Events. 

- Recently held was the Army Fun Day at Colchester Garrison, involving 50+ youngsters in a physical and mental activity day, incorporating team building, leadership and promoting working together.

- Organising a Toy Swap event in local schools.  The Toy Swap involves children bringing to the venue items which they no longer want, so that they are able to swap them, free of charge for other toys.  Other items include shoes, clothing, books, DVD’s Computer Games etc.  Primary Schools who have already participated so far are: Ridgewell, Pebmarsh, De Vere and St Peters, Sible Hedingham. Any items that remain after the event will be recycled or donated to Charitable organisations.

- Organising clearance of overgrown vegetation in communal areas by Unpaid Workers.

- Assisting with the training of Essex Police Recruits in that introducing them to aspects of Community work.

The Community Wardens are always looking at ways to help assist or advance projects within the Braintree District.  Members of the public who have ideas for work in this area or have concerns regarding their community, which perhaps your  Wardens could assist with, should contact Trevor Lawrence on : 01376 551414.