A Hive of Activity at Hale Community Hub.

Suzanne and I have visited a number of community hubs during my Shrieval year but the Hale Community Hub was certainly the most bustling. It was a hive of activity. In one room there were a number of senior men and women deeply engaged in friendly, but competitive, games of rummy. In another members of the community of all ages had gathered for a social chat and to have a delicious lunch. There was a community larder and fridge offering produce provided by Fareshare; and preparations were also underway for a craft skills session. Meeting with a number of trustees and staff, we quickly understood the importance the Centre plays in the Community. It has a youth centre adjoining it which runs several sessions a week for young people from Year 7 upwards and also arranges trips away during the holidays and summer clubs. They also undertake out-reach sessions in the community.

Receiving no state funding, the centre relies on the generous support of the local community and grant providers; and it provides such valuable support for people of all ages in the local community and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.