WEST HOWE COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES
Activities & Events
.png)
Stay & Play
Day: Monday (term time only)
Time: 09:30am - 11:00am
Cost: £1.00 per family
A welcoming and friendly group for under 5's and their parents and carers in the hall at The Henry Brown. Run by Vicky from Crescent View pre-school and our team of volunteers, with and regular visits from the West Howe an Kinson Family Hub. This group provides fun for the little ones, a cuppa for the adults and signposting support on local services for children and their families.
.png)
Man's Shed without the shed!
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm-3pm
Cost: £2 donation towards lunch
​
​
Join in with this social group of guys, share ideas, plan projects together and learn new skills. Or simply make the most of the free pool table and dart board and meet new people. Lunch included for all attendees.
_edited_edited.jpg)
Housing & Benefit Support Drop-in
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
Support for people experiencing housing or financial difficulties.
Speak to our Housing & Benefit Champions at this confidential service, run in conjunction with BCP Homes and Shelter.
No appointment necessary, just drop by.
Craft Group
Day: Friday
Time: 11am-1pm
Cost: £3 for materials
A friendly, free and welcoming group of crafters. Bring your own craft or join in with one of ours. Share or learn a new skill and enjoy connecting with like-minded crafters.
Andy's Man Club
Day: Monday
Time: 19:00pm - 21:00pm
Cost: FREE
Andy's Man Club want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives.
Every Monday from 7pm to 9pm Andy's Man Club open their doors at The Henry Brown providing a free-to-attend peer-to-peer support group. No referral needed, just turn up to this welcoming group.
Gardening Group
Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
time:12pm-3pm
Cost:FREE
Would you like to help us build the Henry Brown Community Centre Garden on Cunningham Crescent? We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12 noon – 3pm starting 23rd April.
Whether you can make once or twice a month, we would love you to join us.
We provide drinks and lunch for everyone. So, please do come along, make friends and enjoy the outdoors.
Just come along or contact Wilbert Smith – BCP Community Development Officer on 07584 524901 for further information.
Ismaa Karate
Day: Wednesday
Time: Little ninjas 4-7yrs 4.30pm - 5.15pm Juniors / Parents 5.15pm - 6.30pm
Cost: Upon inquiry
​
​
Inner Strength Martial Arts Ltd offer martial arts classes to both children and adults. We strive to provide a safe, fun, and inclusive environment where you can learn and develop you. New Starter offer 3 lessons for only £5. See www.ismaakarate.co.uk for more information or contact Shaun on 07536 077001 shaunismaauk@googlemail.com
.jpg)
Meet your Social Prescriber
Day: Friday
Time: 11am-1pm
Cost:FREE
​
​
Meet Nigel your social prescriber from Help & Care who visits the centre each week to meet residents
.png)
CAB Citizens Advice Vehicle
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
Every Tuesday 10am to 12pm we have the CAB Citizens Advice Vehicle situated in the The Henry Brown car park.
Drop in and speak to an expert on everything from housing and benefits to employment and consumer issues.
No appointment necessary, just drop by.
Wellness Wednesdays
Day: Wednesday
Time: Various
Cost: Various
Activities based around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
​
Please see the Wellness Wednesdays tab for full details of activities on offer, ranging from fitness classes to lunch clubs and taster sessions.
​
​
Dogs Trust
Day: Thursday
Time: 3pm to 9pm
Cost: Upon enquiry
4 week courses for £70.
121s, tailored to you for £70, Reactive Dogs courses for £135
We do offer financial support for those who need it.
​
We offer friendly classes for puppies, adolescents, adults and rescue dogs in your local area.
​
​
Bookings team: 0330 1755 122
.png)
Give and Take day
Day: Last Saturday of every month
Time: 12pm-1pm for donations | 1pm-3 pm open to the public
Cost: FREE
Are you having a sort out or considering a tip run?
Bring your unwanted, good-conditioned items for the public to take home or simply browse and
see what you can take home for free! From clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment and linen to kitchenware, homeware, pet items and small working electrical items. Give your items another lease of life and save as many items as we can going straight to landfill.