Hopefully this rain will stop sometime soon!! Let's hope it is not followed by a terrible cold snap.
Thank you to Ahmarra Installation who have very kindly donated several bags of kindling to us. If you are struggling this winter and would benefit, please do collect a bag free of charge.
WE NEED YOU! Urgent request for Volunteer Drivers to drive Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club Minibus for the Chit Chat Club every Wednesday 1pm – 3pm. It is a very friendly group enjoying bingo, raffle, live entertainment, speakers and games and all are welcome. If you are in need of transport to attend, please contact the office on 02392 467545. To volunteer for the driving team please contact Maggie Shelton on 07960 962059.
WE NEED YOU! Urgent request for evening/weekend volunteer stewards. Would you like to come and join our team of volunteers who man the reception office? Our stewards are first point of call to the centre All we would ask is for 1 ½ - 2 hrs once a week on a Monday from 6pm to 7.30pm alternate Mondays or once a week on a Monday 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Weekends would be 2 to 3 hours. Duties include helping with enquiries and making teas/coffees and selling sweets/snacks. Please contact Tina Lambert on 02392 467567 who will be happy to have an informal chat with you and to welcome you to the Centre.
Free school uniform clothes rail is available here in the centre. Parents can add to it or take away items of clothing they need for their children. If you have any uniform, in good condition, we will very much appreciate your donations.
HUGE thanks to all who supported us over the festive season.
To every group/organisation/individual who donated to our Community Pantry – we cannot thank you enough.
Eyes down for the soon-to-be revealed date for our next Boogie Bingo.
Blood Donors will be here on Thursday, January 4th. Call 0300 1232323 or visit blood.co.uk. Sessions run from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and again at 4.30pm to 7.30pm.
Councillors Paul Gray and Mark Coates will be holding a drop-in surgery on Sunday, January 7th from 12pm – 2pm.
Chit Chat Club returns on January 10th with entertainment, quizzes, a cuppa and a catch up, bingo and more. All are welcome so please do come along on Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.15pm. If you would like any further information or if you require transport, please do get in touch on 02392 467545.
Hayling Neighbourhood Policing Team will be attending Hayling Island Community Centre in the Tee Caddy café on Friday, January 12th between 5pm and 7pm for another beat surgery. Feel free to say hello and ask them questions.
Saturday January 20th, from 4pm until 6pm, Hayling Island Baptist Church invite families to free activity afternoon of games, craft, Lego building, based on Bible stories, followed by a hot, two-course meal. Booking is required for catering purposes. Call 07747 500306.
Countrywide Gold are returning to us on Friday, January 26th from 10am – 3pm. Gather up your unwanted gold, silver, watches, costume jewellery and turn it into cash, there are no fees and no commission for this service.
Giant Table Top Sale – Saturday, January 27th. Household goods, jumble, crafts and collectibles. It’s a chance to sell those unwanted Christmas presents. Admission is free and tables £10 per seller, tombola. To book, call 07729350650 or email Gary on hd1967@hotmail.co.uk.
Hampshire Dog Training Company has joined us to run a six-week Beginners Dog Training course from Monday, January 8th from 6pm-7pm. To book please call Jenny on 07775611217 or visit hampshiredogtrainingco.co.uk for more information.
Have you played badminton before? Would you be interested in joining a small group of mature players of a reasonable standard who meet Tuesday, 1 – 2pm and Friday, 10 – 11am? If so please call 02392 467545.
Want to get active in 2024? Come along and enjoy our friendly groups. We have got classes for all ages and abilities
