WHAT'S ON IN 2012

Compost Awareness Week 6 - 12 May 2012

Essex County Council are running a Compost Giveaway event at the Discovery Centre, Great Notley Country Park, Saturday 12^th May 10am-3pm. <>

 Recycle for Essex is giving away compost which has been created from Essex resident's garden waste that has been collected at kerbside and at recycling centres.  The officers will also be on hand to answer any composting questions you have.

 

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG AND SHOVE FOR THE COMPOST!

Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Are you organising a fete or a street party? If so, tell us and we will promote your event for you. Simply email your event details to marketing@braintree.gov.uk

Have a Field Day 
More information to follow- full details on www.qe2fields.com/fieldday


The Big Jubilee Lunch - Sunday 3rd June 2012 . Click here for more details

How to become a Big Lunch Champion?
The Big Lunch team are currently looking for volunteers to help grow the success of the campaign by promoting the initiative in their local area. To find out more about becoming one, contact Camilla.baker@thebiglunch.com or call 0207 255 6468.

19th May Plant Sale in the Grove Centre, Witham

Halstead In Bloom Group - Events

Plant Sale - 3rd June Halstead Public Gardens and also on Saturday 9th June on Market Hill.

Boot Sales. Halstead Town Football Club, Rosemary Lane - buyers from 9.00am  Each 2nd Sunday in the Month from April to October.

Bradford Meadows Group Small groups litter pick 7 days a week. A meeting with the local councillor on litter picking and other subjects will take place in the spring. For further information on the litter pick group and also forthcoming meeting (tba), please email pbell_727@fsmail.net

Heart and Sole Walks
Did you know that regular 30 minute walks can:
- Reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
- Aid weight loss
- De-stress and relax
- Improve stamina
- Strengthen bones

The walks last approximately half an hour and are led by an experienced leader. The walks will give you a chance to relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.
Walks are FREE and start from the following locations each week at 10.00 am -

MONDAYS
Halstead - Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery

TUESDAYS   
Witham
Meeting points March - Morrisons Car Park
April - Bramston Sports Centre

Braintree
Meeting points March - Public Gardens
April - Braintree Museum
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Sible Hedingham - Hilton House Surgery

WEDNESDAYS
Coggeshall -  Memorial Gardens (next to surgery).
Wednesday Welcome Walk led by Mencap - for more details contact Rachael Luckin at Charles Leek House 07884 222929.

THURSDAYS
Halstead - Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery
Earls Colne - Co-op Food Store
Castle Hedingham - Memorial Hall.

FRIDAYS
Great Notley - Bridge End Lane (New church)

Finchingfield - Three Tuns PH

For further information, contact
Kryshia Fuller 01376 552525 Ext 2313 or email - walking@braintree.gov.uk

Braintree East Community Group
Groundwork is working alongside Braintree East Community Group and Greenfields Community Housing to improve a green space in Woodlands, off Hay Lane, Braintree.
 
Consultations are taking place for anyone who may be interested in giving us their ideas or helping with the project:
 
For further information please email Braintree East - Karen Brown braintree.east@googlemail.com

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