Community centre in Littlehampton launched
A community centre in Littlehampton, which aims to bring all members of the local community together, has been launched by Arun District Council.
Chilgrove House is part of the Arun Community Engagement Project and has been launched with a range of new activities chosen by the public. Open to everyone, the space can be used to meet socially, exercise and gain help and support from the Arun Wellbeing team and local charities.
At the launch event on Saturday 09 April, families enjoyed a host of activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, raffle, games and taster dance classes. Arun Wellbeing, MIND, Cancer United, Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester, Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester, Aspire Sussex, Age UK, Osborne, Tivoli Lifestyle and Freedom Leisure were also there having provided practical support for the project or information and advice on the day.
Chairman of Arun District Council, Jim Brooks who attended the launch event said:
“This is the second community centre to be launched in Arun as part of the Arun Community Engagement Project, Bersted Green Hub was launched on Saturday 02 April.
I’ve had the honour of attending both launch events and talking to the local community who will benefit from these centres. The space and services these centres offer allow the local community to come together to support each other and have fun.”
Located at Kimberry, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7JD, the community centre is open Monday – Friday for anyone to drop in and take part in one of the activities on the below timetable. The timetable is designed to improve health and wellbeing as well as being fun and has been created after consulting with local residents.
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9am onwards Citizens Advice & Arun Wellbeing |
9am onwards Coffee, tea & chat |
9am onwards Coffee, tea & chat |
9am onwards Coffee, tea & chat |
9am onwards Baby group |
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11am – 11.45am Chair dance |
9.30am onwards Arun wellbeing information, advice and support drop-in |
9.30am onwards Arun wellbeing information, advice and support drop-in |
10.45am – 12pm Toddler group |
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12pm – 12.45pm Happy feet |
11am – 12.30pm Arts & crafts |
11am – 12.30pm Community garden group |
12pm onwards Coffee, tea & chat |
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1pm – 1.30pm Afternoon stroll |
1.30pm – 2pm Afternoon stroll |
1.30pm – 2pm Afternoon stroll |
1.30pm – 2pm Afternoon stroll |
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2pm – 3pm WISE with Arun Wellbeing |
2pm – 4pm Bingo/ board games |
3.30pm Quiet space for homework |
2pm – 4pm Fish and chips Friday |
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3pm – 4pm Community fridge |
3.30pm Quiet space for homework |