Carol won Volunteer of the Year at the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Award 2025. Carol began volunteering at @theinstitutebraintree as part of the Front of House Team, supporting show nights. Despite the challenges of limited arts funding and the cost-of-living crisis, she has generously donated her time and energy to help keep the community arts venue thriving. Carol was credited for being incredibly positive, an invaluable part of the team and coming in on her days off and

39 reactions · 108 comments | The Quadrant department store in Braintree sadly closes this week. Cllr Frankie Ricci, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth at Braintree District Council, explains the council's position on supporting our town centres. #braintree #towncentre #shoplocal #supportyourhighstreet | Braintree District Council | Facebook