Essex General Branch

The Essex General Branch is a relatively new Equity Branch. We have a  recent history of arranging workshops, specialised courses and interesting speakers.

In earlier days the regular branch meetings rotated around the county, but it has been found that a central venue now suits the majority of  members attending.  This may be re-considered in the near future.

There have been yearly members social events including Garden Parties, River trips, Christmas & New Year Get togethers and Theatre visits.

In Essex we have always aimed to be inclusive and embrace all types of entertainer. Punch and Judy Professors, Story tellers, actors, Directors, Opera singers, radio presenters and variety artiists of all kinds are part of our wide ranging membership.

We meet in the Friends Meeting House, Chelmsford for our Branch meetings, which are usually followed by a visit to the adjacent County hotel.

The Branch has had 3 Motions to conference the most recent being on Branch structure for the future, presented at the 2011 ARC Conference.

We were able to send 2 Representatives plus an observer this year.

Our aim is to be helpful, friendly and professional in all that we do.

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Equity has a vital network of branches throughout the UK which give members a voice in the union and much more. Branches hold regular meetings in their local area and all members and student members are invited to attend these to share views and experiences, discuss issues that are of importance to them and put proposals to Equity's ruling body - the Equity Council. Branches also organise a programme of social events and raise money for local charities.

If you are an Equity member or student member based in the area you are able to join the branch (no charge) so please get in touch with the branch chair. If you are a member or student member visiting the area you are very welcome to drop into the next branch meeting and get to know some of your fellow members.