Staplehurst Village Centre – The heart of the Staplehurst community.

At the heart of the Staplehurst community.

Welcome to Staplehurst Community Centre

STAPLEHURST VILLAGE CENTRE

The heart of the Staplehurst community.

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RUN BY THE COMMUNITY

The centre belongs entirely to the people of Staplehurst and relies on
money raised from our events and activities.

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What can be booked

Currently we have 3 main halls that can be booked, in addition to our offices.

The South Hall can accommodate up to 80 people for an event or up to 100 if a seated audience. Our North Hall is larger and can accommodate up to 130 for an event or up to 150 seated. Both halls have tables and chairs available in addition to a fully fitted kitchen. We have a smaller West Hall for smaller activities, meetings and parties. We will be hosting our community room here soon.

People have used halls for conferences, weddings, private parties and events such running meets and keep fit. Contact the Community Centre bookings clerk by phone or e-mail: bookings@staplehurstcommunitycentre.org for details.

Hive of activity

The Community Centre is a hive of different activities ranging from a playgroup, children’s dance classes, pilates, yoga and zumba sessions. There are also one-off events that change monthly so please keep your eye on our Facebook page to keep up to date.

How to get in touch

If you want to know about booking a hall or anything else about the Community Centre then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Community Centre management team (all volunteers).

If you want to book a place on a particular activity or just find out more about it then please contact the organiser directly using the contact details shown in the section below.

FIND OUT ABOUT...

BOOKING A HALL

Contact the : Community Centre

We currently have 3 halls which can be booked – the North Hall and the South Hall. Both have a kitchen and WCs and the South Hall even has mirrors and a ballet barre. The smaller West Hall is good for meetings or small classes. The halls have been hired for conferences, weddings, private parties and events such as running meets and keep fit. Contact the Community Centre bookings clerk by phone 07864547453 or e-mail: bookings@staplehurstcommunitycentre.org for details.

Early Learning Steps

Contact the organiser : Ellen Purvis or Jo O'Rawe

A community playgroup providing a safe and secure environment with a high adult/child ratio where children from 2½ to 5 years learn through play. We are Ofsted inspected. Our sessions are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00 in the South Hall, Community Centre. A lunch club runs on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday until 1pm and we run afternoon sessions until 2.45pm. For further details please contact Ellen Purvis or Jo O’Rawe on 07792 938947, email us at earlylearningsteps@outlook.com .

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Contact the organiser : Gillian Stacey or Pam Payne

We are a busy, friendly group who meet at 7.30pm in the South Hall, Village Centre on the second Tuesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome – £2.00. We offer a friendly gathering where we take part in visits, training courses and entertainment. Please contact either: Gillian Stacey, President, Tel no. 01580 892861 or Pam Payne, Secretary, Tel no. 01580 892401.

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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Contact the organiser : Margaret Filby

Staplehurst Horticultural Society is a friendly and welcoming group. We are affiliated to The RHS and Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies. We arrange interesting talks, good gardening advice and very good discounts on a range of seeds and at local nurseries. We meet monthly, as well as organising visits and social events.

For more information, or to join the group, please contact Margaret Filby on 07740 655666 or email margaret.filby@btinternet.com

YOGA

Contact : Helen Kacperek

Helen’s Classes are every Wednesday NH (9.45 – 11am & 6 – 7,15pm7:30-8:30pm).

Call Helen on 07762 761905

helenpurpleyoga@gmail.com

or visit her facebook page. Due to popular demand booking is essential.

Helen’s class is Wednesday SH (6 – 7.15pm). Call Helen on 07762761905 or email helenpurpleyoga@gmail.com

FIND OUT ABOUT...

BOOKING A HALL

Contact the : Village Centre

We currently have 3 halls which can be booked – the North Hall and the South Hall. Both have a kitchen and WCs and the South Hall even has a ballet barre. People have used halls for conferences, weddings, private parties and events such running meets and keep fit. Contact the Village Centre bookings clerk by phone or e-mail: bookings@staplehurstcommunitycentre.org for details.

THE UNDER FIVE PLAYGROUP

Contact the organiser : Melanie Riley

A community playgroup providing a safe and secure environment with a high adult/child ratio where children from 2½ to 5 years learn through play. We are Ofsted inspected and a registered charity (no. 802551). Our sessions are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00 in the South Hall, Village Centre. A lunch club runs on Monday and Wednesday until 1pm. For further details please contact Melanie Riley on 07792 938947 or email us at admin@staplehurstunder5.co.uk.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Contact the organiser : Gillian Stacey or Pam Payne

We are a busy, friendly group who meet at 7.30pm in the South Hall, Village Centre on the second Tuesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome – £2.00. We offer a friendly gathering where we take part in visits, training courses and entertainment. Please contact either: Gillian Stacey, President, Tel no. 01580 892861 or Pam Payne, Secretary, Tel no. 01580 892401.

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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Contact the organiser : Sue de St-Jorre

Staplehurst Horticultural Society strives to engage with the local community and in particular with local children in order to promote an interest in gardening and rural matters in general. We hold monthly meetings in the Village Centre with illustrated talks, raffles, refreshments etc as well as a number of annual events. Contact Sue de St-Jorre (01580 893922) for more details.

YOGA

Contact the organiser : Emily Norgrove

Classes will be taking place every Tuesday (7:15-8:15pm); Thursday (6:15-7:15pm and another from 7:30-8:30pm); and a new class on the last Sunday of each month (17.15-20:30pm). Call Emily on 07725 211464 or visit her facebook page. Due to popular demand, other sessions are likely in future – booking essential.