About The City Brief Braintree
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Braintree
Braintree’s calendar is full of local events that show off the town’s character and the personality of its neighbourhoods. From weekly markets in the Town Centre to seasonal celebrations in Bocking and Great Notley, there’s always something happening across the district. The City Brief helps you stay informed about these opportunities, whether you're looking for this week’s farmers market, the next community festival, or what’s on at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens. We keep track of what's happening in Braintree week by week, so you don't have to search multiple sources or miss out on local events. We cover the events that anchor the community calendar, the Braintree Market, craft fairs at Great Notley Country Park, and seasonal markets, alongside one-off celebrations like the Braintree Annual Festival and Eggstravaganza Market. We also keep an eye on what's on in nearby areas, making sure you know about the full range of events across the district. Braintree’s event scene is for the people who live and work here. Whether you're in the Town Centre, Bocking, or any of the surrounding neighbourhoods, there are regular opportunities to connect with your community. Art exhibitions, food events, and local showcases happen throughout the year, often reflecting the town's heritage and the interests of residents. By reading The City Brief's Braintree edition each week, you'll know what’s coming up without the effort of checking multiple websites or social media pages. We focus on the events that matter locally, the ones that bring people together, celebrate what’s here, and give you genuine reasons to get out and explore your neighbourhood. It’s neighbourly, practical, and focused on what’s actually on in Braintree.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Braintree – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Braintree is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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