The Friends of Braintree Community Hospital has announced three events for the summer and autumn.

The first will be afternoon tea for Friends of the Hospital on August 12.

If you are a friend then you can reserve a place at the social event to be held at the Jubilee Hall, School Walk, Braintree by calling in at the Hospital Shop.

The fourth Health Awareness Seminar will be on September 17 at 7.30pm at the Jubilee Hall.

These seminars are open to any interested member of the public.

The theme for the September event is Dementia: The Journey.

Admission is free, booking is advised.

The annual Carols Round the Tree will be on December 6 at Braintree Community Hospital starting at 3.30pm.