MORE than 50 people celebrated the re-opening of a valuable centre for adults with learning disabilities in Brentwood.

The Walter Boyce Wellbeing Hub, a specialist centre for adults with learning disabilities run by care and wellbeing company ECL, had been closed for refurbishment but was officially re-opened by Mayor of Brentwood Mark Reed and Keir Lynch, ECL's Chief Executive.

The refurbished centre has been specially equipped with sensory rooms and a new kitchen where adults with disabilities can learn to cook.

There are also bright, comfortable areas for activities and relaxation.

Keir Lynch, Chief Executive of ECL, said: "We are delighted to have welcomed the Mayor of Brentwood to officially open our newly refurbished Walter Boyce Wellbeing Hub.

"We are very proud of the new facilities we have created which will help our customers to develop skills which will enable them to live as independently as possible."

Mr Reed, added: "It is wonderful to see the improvements that ECL has made to the Walter Boyce Wellbeing Hub.

"The new facilities will allow the customers to thrive, providing them with modern equipment in a warm and welcoming space.

"It's been great to come and see the result of all the hard work that has taken place."

The Walter Boyce Wellbeing Hub has 12 members staff and is just one of ECL's network of 30 Wellbeing Hubs across Essex.

The hubs provide a range of personalised activities and individual support for adults of all ages with additional support needs, including learning and physical disabilities, helping them to live and enjoy life as independently as possible.