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Emsworth Community Centre managed by Emsworth Community Association
Charity No 1181509
Films and Social events for the coming month
A message from the chairman of the Emsworth Community Association
The Trustees and staff of Emsworth Community Centre, would like to thank the community for all their support over the tragic fire at the centre on Tuesday. Approximately 30% of the assembly room roof is badly burned, there was little other damage except water, but it means that the whole assembly roof is at risk. Therefore these rooms and the library will remain closed for some time. Our thanks go to the fire service who were so professional and saved the centre from further damage.Our thanks also go to the calm way the centre users ensured the building was evacuated and the fire service alerted. It was good to see how well everyone worked together.And thank you to all the various organisations that have offered use of their premises - so quick to come to the rescue of our displaced groups. We are hoping that most of our groups can be reinstated, but realise that this may not be possible for all of them in the short term. We will continue to work to ensure continuity for our groups where possible.The Chair of Trustees and the Centre Manager have just met with the Centre's Insurance Company Loss Adjuster and a Loss Assessor. The good news is that the Mountford and Lumley rooms, plus community cafe, can open as of Thursday 27th March. Do note that the car park will not be available other than to access the centre, as the assembly area will be fenced off for H&S purposes. Again, thank you for your continued support and help at this difficult time.
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Welcome everyone to our new website. We hope that it will eventually contain everything that you are looking for. Please note that some areas are still under construction, so please bear with us and in the meantime please drop us an email if you require any information. Our details are at the bottom of the page.
ECC News
This page will bring you all our News, Including any disruptions in the centre, any good news we have to share and feedback on our social events and fun days
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Another Jazz Night coming soon
Watch this space for details
The Trustees and staff of Emsworth Community Centre, would like to thank the community for all their support over the tragic fire at the centre on Tuesday. Approximately 30% of the assembly room roof is badly burned, there was little other damage except water, but it means that the whole assembly roof is at risk. Therefore these rooms and the library will remain closed for some time. Our thanks go to the fire service who were so professional and saved the centre from further damage.Our thanks also go to the calm way the centre users ensured the building was evacuated and the fire service alerted. It was good to see how well everyone worked together.And thank you to all the various organisations that have offered use of their premises - so quick to come to the rescue of our displaced groups. We are hoping that most of our groups can be reinstated, but realise that this may not be possible for all of them in the short term. We will continue to work to ensure continuity for our groups where possible.The Chair of Trustees and the Centre Manager have just met with the Centre's Insurance Company Loss Adjuster and a Loss Assessor. The good news is that the Mountford and Lumley rooms, plus community cafe, can open as of Thursday 27th March. Do note that the car park will not be available other than to access the centre, as the assembly area will be fenced off for H&S purposes.Again, thank you for your continued support and help at this difficult time.
Update news on the ECC fire repairs and progress 16/04/25
We are now open for business, however, The Assembly rooms and the Library are closed until further notice and we only have only half of the car park in use, so please if you can use other means of travel or if you can park in the other car parks available to you we would very much appreciate it.
The Galley Cafe is open again on a Tuesday and Friday morning
10 -12. and Tech Aid will start after the Easter Holidays on 23rd April.
I'm afraid we have no further information at this present moment but will keep you updated with the progress when we can.
You can also get updates on Hampshire County Council and Havant Borough Council websites.
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Message from the chairman of the Community Association
18/03/25
Another successful Youth day 40 + children aged 11 to 16 came and enjoyed the Community Centre, playing Nerf Wars , Dodge ball, Table Football, Table Tennis and Arts and Crafts. There was also a tuck shop.
Entrance is £3, which includes Pizza and Fruit for lunch, it starts at 10 - 2 Well done to the ERF and the Final Straw for hosting.
Youth Day
Feb 17 25
for children 11yrs to 16 yrs
Local Phamacy
The Emsworth Community Centre
would like to say a big thankyou to The Emsworth Pharmacy and all their customers for their donations from the counter donation box.
Thank you so much for your support
Rooms refurbished with newly painted walls and new chairs.
Throughout the last few months The Mumford rooms 1-2 and 3 have been refurbished, newly painted walls and new floors in all of them.
We have also updated our chairs.
Great feedback has been received from our Members and Hirers for all the changes we have made.
We want to say a big Thank you to all the Hirers for their patience while they have changed rooms so we could undertake these updates.
Craft/ Tabletop
Sale
Sat 22 Feb 25
Another successful day with 2 halls full of tables brimming with items including unopened and nearly new gifts as well as rails of clothes,bags and accessories.
A good chance to de-clutter your homes and garages while also making some extra cash. 6ft Tables and 6Ft rail space at £10 each.
The Galley Cafe was also open for the duration offering not only the usual cake and drinks including filtered coffee, instant regular and decaf coffee and Tea but also hot Bacon rolls and Sausage pasties, we even catered for the veggie's with hot cheese and onion pastries.
It was a very good day.
We plan to hold another sale in June, date not yet decided but we will let everyone know using the usual media, Face book, Website and Newsletter.
Trustees required
Emsworth Community Association manages Emsworth Community Centre for the benefit of the local community.
The Centre hosts over eighty different activities each week for people of all ages, from dance and exercise classes through to films, social events, art and adult educational classes.
Emsworth Library and Emsworth Men’s Shed are located within its premises.
Emsworth Community Association is funded mainly by its members, fundraising and room hire.
Trustees meet monthly for a couple of hours in the evening.
Some trustees offer hands on support to community activities, such as table tennis and youth days.
Support will be provided so a lack of knowledge about trustee duties is not an issue.
Please look at our website (under construction) and our Facebook page for further information about the centre.
If you are looking to support the work of Emsworth Community Association and wish to contribute your enthusiasm and experience and would be interested in becoming a Trustee, please get in touch with us.
Send a covering letter and your curriculum vitae to: Richard Stepien, ECA Chairman
Email: ann.odea@emsworthcommunitycentre.org.uk Centre Manager
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If you are looking to support the work of Emsworth Community Association and wish to contribute your enthusiasm and experience and would be interested in becoming a Trustee, please get in touch with us.
Send a covering letter and your curriculum vitae to: Richard Stepien, ECA Chairman
Email: ann.odea@emsworthcommunitycentre.org.uk Centre Manager
detailing your skills and interests such as:
Admin
Practical hands-on support at events
Information Technology
Legal
Financial
Project Management
or any other relevant experience.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
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Eligibility: You must not be disqualified from acting as a Trustee under the Charities Act and if selected, you will be required to sign a declaration of eligibility, and to declare any potential conflicts of interest.