New Soft Play Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon Called 'Awesome'
A vibrant new soft play area has opened at Stratford Leisure Centre, offering two-tier fun for kids up to eight years old, with affordable entry fees and parental praise.
Category : Community Centers
Dudley Care Home Conversion Approved
Dudley Council approves conversion of a former care home into supported living for adults with mental health issues, while 13 trees are felled in Stourbridge due to disease.
New Community Cafe Opening in Birmingham Park
Hive in the Park, a community cafe run by Birmingham Hospice, opens in historic Rookery House, Erdington, offering affordable food and drinks seven days a week.
Flags Down at Kingstanding Circle for Grass Cutting
The St George's Cross and Union Jack flags at Kingstanding Circle have been temporarily taken down to allow for council grass cutting. The Raise the Colours group removed them and plans to reinstall fresh flags this weekend.
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Friends Institute Closure: Community Heartbreak and Future Hopes
The Friends Institute community centre in Sparkbrook has closed, leaving residents and volunteers devastated. Built in 1897, its future remains uncertain amid health and safety concerns.
Historic Friends Institute Community Centre Closes in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has closed the Friends Institute community centre in Sparkbrook due to urgent health and safety concerns, ending its long history of serving local residents through education, recreation, and charitable activities.
Historic Cadbury Community Centre in Birmingham Closes
Residents and volunteers express anguish as Birmingham City Council shuts the Friends Institute in Sparkbrook, a heritage building gifted by the Cadbury family that has served as a vital community hub since 1897.
Birmingham Nanas Revolutionize Grandparenting with Play Groups
A new generation of Birmingham grandparents is breaking stereotypes by creating supportive stay-and-play groups that combat isolation and offer workshops, social events, and community connection.
Historic Friends Institute Closes, Community Devastated
The Friends Institute on Moseley Road, a community hub gifted by Richard Cadbury, closes its doors on April 2. Arts therapy groups, charity shops, and local residents lose a vital space, sparking outcry over disappearing community resources.
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Community Spirit Under Strain as Funding Crisis Hits Local Projects
New research reveals nearly half of Brits report disappearing community spaces, with a third feeling their area is struggling. Selco Builders Warehouse launches a £62,000 fund to support grassroots initiatives.
Flags Replaced Hours After Council Removal in Kingstanding
England and Union Jack flags were removed by Birmingham City Council from lampposts on Kingstanding Road, only to be replaced by a local group within hours, sparking community discussions.
Brummies March Against Far Right in London Demonstration
Hundreds of Birmingham residents from diverse backgrounds are traveling to London for a major demonstration against the far right, emphasizing unity and rejecting divisive rhetoric.
New Hub in Tunbridge Wells Fights Social Isolation
A new Community Connection Hub in Tunbridge Wells offers a welcoming space for residents to socialize, play games, and connect, open until April 26 at Royal Victoria Place.
Kings Heath Community Centre Saved by Local Cooperative
Over 650 residents and organizations in Kings Heath raised £173,000 to take over their community centre from Birmingham City Council, forming a cooperative to revitalize the venue and secure its future for the diverse local population.
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BabyBeats Walks Unite Families in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire
Weekly BabyBeats walks in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire offer free, pram-friendly routes for parents and toddlers to connect and socialize in Cotgrave and Grantham.
Greenwich Advice Hubs Secure £5.9M for Residents Since 2022
Royal Greenwich's Advice Hubs have provided crucial support to over 8,750 residents, helping them claim nearly £5.9 million in additional income through benefits, housing, and immigration assistance.
Langley Streets and Park Dedicated to Fallen Soldiers
A poignant dedication service in Langley will honor Fusilier Lee Rigby, Corporal Joel Halliwell, and Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington by naming streets and a park in their memory.
Langley Community Projects Completed with £3.5M Council Fund
Rochdale Borough Council's £3.5 million Ward Capital Fund has delivered key community projects in Langley, including traffic calming, parking improvements, and park upgrades, based on resident input.
Glossop's Gamesley Gets £191,570 for Wellbeing Hub
A new community wellbeing hub is coming to Glossop's Gamesley area after The Bureau charity secured nearly £200,000 from the Mayor of the East Midlands' Community Development Fund.
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Dover and Deal Urged to Apply for Armed Forces Day Funding
Local groups in Dover and Deal are encouraged to apply for up to £10,000 in government grants to host Armed Forces Day events this summer, celebrating military service.
Chelmsley Wood Gets £20m Community-Led Funding Boost
Chelmsley Wood East, one of Solihull's most deprived areas, will benefit from a £20 million government grant. Local residents will decide how to spend the funds on projects like public art and lighting.
Businessman Charged £3,000 for Hanging Flags on Lampposts
Will Haylett, 43, was billed nearly £3,000 by North Yorkshire Council for erecting Union and St George's flags on lampposts in Scarborough, claiming he aimed to boost community spirits.
Community Centre Fundraiser for Kitchen Upgrade in Derby
West End Community Centre in Derby is hosting a fundraising event this April to upgrade its kitchen facilities. Funds will support vital services like a dementia day group and community kitchen.
Miners Welfare Reopens After £25k Council Grant Revamp
Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre in Chesterfield reopens following a £25,000 renovation funded by the council's Community Grants Fund, creating a modern community hub.
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Blakenall Community Centre to Get Major Refurbishment
Walsall Council reveals plans for significant refurbishment of Blakenall Community Centre, including new entrance, upgraded interiors, and dedicated children's play area.
Kingsbrook Community Hub Opens in Aylesbury
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have officially opened the £2m Kingsbrook Community Hub in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, marking a key milestone in the development's infrastructure.
Munch and Mingle Returns to St Aidan's in February
St Aidan's popular 'Munch and Mingle' morning returns on Saturday, 7th February. Enjoy a bacon sandwich, raffle, and good company from 10am to noon in Oxspring. All welcome!
New Food Lead to Tackle Walsall Food Inequality in 2026
Sarah Cooke appointed as Good Food Project Lead at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Walsall, to expand access to affordable, nutritious food and tackle local food poverty from January 2026.
Kingstanding community centre combats deprivation with activities
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
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New Canolfan Llwynhendy Community Hub Opens Doors
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
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