Happy Easter Everyone! We are very much looking forward to welcoming you all to the Centre this month to enjoy the events that April has to offer and have so much planned for this Springtime. We are very excited for our HICCA Family FUNdraising Day 2026 in the Park on Sunday, 24th May, 12pm-6pm. There will be our ever popular “Bar in the Park” and food outlets to choose from. It will be an afternoon packed full of entertainment and fun activities with performances, demonstrations, mini disco, games, competitions and prizes, stalls, inflatable indoor bounce arena, lego building station and fairground rides too. If you have your own unique business and would like to have a stall and be a part of this fantastic fundraising event then please email sammic@hicca.co.uk or call us on 02392467545.
National Blood Donors are here on Friday 10thApril. It is so important for all of those who can give blood continue to support this vital service. Please book your appointment directly with the NHS Blood Donor service. Session times are from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and again at 4.30pm to 7.30pm.
Saturday 11th April, Indoor Market by T and Bs events 12pm – 4pm FREE ENTRY to come and see some amazing stalls, local makers and small businesses Artwork, Cards, Personalised Gifts, Baked Goods & Sweets, Handmade Jewellery, Wax Melts & Candles, Home décor items and much more
HICCA QUIZ IS BACK! Get ready to put your thinking caps on and join us for an unforgettable night of fun and excitement! HICCA is thrilled to invite you to our lively Quiz Night Extravaganza, taking place on Saturday, April 11th, 7pm-10pm. Whether you're a trivia buff or just in it for the laughs, this is an event you won't want to miss. Form a team of up to 8 members and rally your smartest friends, family, or colleagues! £5 per person. Contact 02329467545 or pop in to the office to book.
Line Dancing with Dance Fusion, Friday, 24th April 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Enjoy a social evening of beginner’s line dancing with Laura. Tickets £10, booking via Dance Fusion Facebook or 07843087697.
SATURDAY,25th April World Healing Day, Hayling Spiritualist Church 11am - 4pm Please come along for the opportunity to try Reiki, Spiritual Sound Healing throughout the day. There will be Meditation with Jamie Beats at 12pm – 1pm, there will also be a talk on Herbs at 2pm - 3pm. We are offering this event as we are fundraising for Hayling Island Community Centre, therefore donations only are required.
The Hayling Island Choir present their SPRING CONCERT on Saturday, 25th April 2026, 7.30pm, featuring Edward Elgar’s “From the Bavarian Highlands”
Tickets £12 available from the Community Centre
Saturday 2nd May, 9.30am–12 noon
Workshop – From Exhausted to Energised: An Intro to Breathwork for Women. Reclaim your energy, calm your mind and feel like yourself again. Early bird £28. Limited to 12 women. Especially supportive for those navigating stress, sleep issues or feeling overwhelmed. Amy - 07786 013577 amy@themissingpeace.co.uk
Stitches Comedy Club present their next comedy night on Saturday 2ndMay, doors open 7pm, shows starts at 8pm. Starring Paul Sinha as seen on The Chase and Taskmaster and Live At The London Palladium. In support is Matt Richardson, star of Celebrity Juice and Big Brother’s Bit On The Side, with Samantha Day too, a multi award winning comedian and star of Instagram, and all hosted by James Alderson!Tickets £21.00 per person, available from HICCA 02392 467545 or online at www.stitches.fun
April Key Dates
v Wednesday 1st & Wednesday 29th- NHS Diabetes Prevention, please get a referral from your GP to attend
v Thursday 2nd – Parkinsons Cafe
v Thursday 2nd, Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, Diabetes Eye Screening (by appt only)
v Tuesday 7th - Hayling Hunniz WI monthly meeting 7pm – 9pm
v Wednesday, 8th - Time Together with Dementia Friendly Hampshire 1.30 – 4pm
v Wednesday 15th- Hayling Island Beach Babes WI monthly meeting 1pm-3pm
v Thursday 16th- U3A Monthly meeting
v Mondays Off The Record - 3.30 – 6.30pm (by appt only)
v Tuesdays Citizens Advice drop in - 9.30am-2.30pm
Nat West Bus in the car park - 9.45am – 11.15am
v Wednesdays Chit Chat Club - 1.00pm – 3.15pm
v Thursdays TSB Bank 9.30am – 4pm
2026 COACH TRIPS
v Top Hat - Wednesday 8th April - £64.50pp
v Lymington Market – Saturday 18th April - £22pp
v Bodyguard - Wednesday 22nd April - £65pp
v RHS Wisley – Tuesday 28th April - £40pp
v Highclere Castle – Thursday 28th May - £55pp (Reserve List)
v Operation Mincemeat - Tuesday 17th November - £60pp
To book, please contact the office on 02392467545 / jane@hicca.co.uk
Please note the Community Centre will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
For information on all of our weekly/monthly groups please check our website www.hicca.co.uk or pop into the Centre to collect a Centre News, we look forward to seeing you.
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