The Uxbridge Community Centre Registered Charity Number 289924

32b The Greenway Uxbridge

01895 257163

NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2014

Spring is in the air!

Our new year got off to a great start with much to celebrate.

Our Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 7th March. We voted in a new Committee to run our Centre for the rest of this year and into

next: Chair Angela Brydges Vice Chair Pat Annis Treasurer Jacqueline Westbrook Minute Secretary Barry Newitt Committee Joyce Hale

Helen Anastasi (Gardening Group)

We REALLY need more help because next year, both our Chair and Treasurer are planning to step down from their roles after many years loyal service. We need willing people to come on board to learn the ropes and get involved to ensure a seamless handover and the future of this Centre. The commitment isn’t huge – you need to attend a management meeting one evening per month (7.30-9.00pm) 10 times a year.

Contact Angie (07770 785512) or Donna (07732 806925) for further information and check the date of the next meeting.

Dedication to Derek At the end of our AGM, we had the opportunity to honour one of our long standing members of the Uxbridge Centre, Derek Munn, who has been part of the Association since the very beginning, back in 1983. Derek has been Chair, Treasurer, Buildings & Maintenance Manager and Health & Safety Officer over his many years’ service and is a skilled carpenter. He has worked tirelessly for the Centre and has been made an honorary member.

Derek is pictured with The Deputy Mayor, Catherine Dann, Deputy Mayoress, Rita Kilroy and Councillor Judith Cooper who made the presentation of a trophy, hand crafted by Stephen Ross, depicting tools in action and a dedication

plate. Thank You Derek!

Since Autumn last year, Jane Greer (local artist) has been leading us in a community project to commemorate our 30 years as a community centre. We wanted to create a tapestry and involve as many people as possible from the local community. Together with David Varley, (Designer) they came up with a theme of community, history and architecture unique to our neighborhood.

Fabric panels were issued for people to sew, paint, applique whatever image was special to them – so each panel has a little story as well as being relevant to our community. Our small hall was turned into a gallery of art when we opened our doors on Sunday 9th March and displayed the 40 panels we had so far received.

The Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Allan Kauffman and his wife Lynne graced the occasion and commended us on a unique display of talent.

It was SEW good we made front page news (in the Gazette anyway!)

COMMUNITY & HERITAGE TAPESTRY exhibition

Pictured Donna Nash (Administrator), The Mayor, Jane Greer,

Angie Brydges (Committee Chair)

Before we bring all of the panels together to make one tapestry, there are plans to exhibit the individual panels within the Uxbridge community for everyone to enjoy.

It’s not too late to get involved – if you want to contribute, contact the Uxbridge Centre and Donna will put you in touch with Jane.

THE UXBRIDGE CENTRE PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

LARGE HALL

Day Start Finish Name of Group

Monday

9.00am 12.00pm Pre-School Playgroup

2.00pm 4.00pm Hillingdon Pain Management (Occasional sessions)

6.15pm 7.15pm Zumba – Martine

7.30pm 10.00pm Short Mat Bowls

Tuesday

9.00am 12.00pm Pre-school Playgroup

1.30pm 2.30pm Keep fit & FREE Creche

4.00pm 6.00pm First Class Learning 6.15pm 7.45pm FREE SLOT

8.00pm 9.00pm Zumba – Lildonia

Wednesday

9.00am 12.00pm Pre-school Playgroup

2.00pm 4.00pm Short Mat Bowls

4.45pm 7.00pm Shotokan Karate

7.15pm 8.15pm Circuits

8.30pm 10.00pm FREE SLOT

Thursday

9.00am 12.00pm Pre-school Playgroup 1.00pm 2.30pm FREE SLOT

3.30pm 5.30pm Little Kickers

6.00pm 7.30pm Brownies

7.45pm 10.15pm Bio Energy

Friday

9.00am 12.00pm Pre-school Playgroup 12.30pm 3.00pm FREE SLOT

3.00pm 6.30pm FREE SLOT

7.00pm 9.00pm Lighthouse Chapel

Saturday

8.45am 12.45pm Little Kickers

1.30pm 11.00pm Free Slot – Party Bookings

Sunday 9.30am 1.00pm Lighthouse Chapel

1.30pm 6.00pm Free Slot – Party Bookings

THE UXBRIDGE CENTRE PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

SMALL HALL

Day Start Finish Name of Group

Monday

9.45am 10.45am Pilates for Beginners (check term times)

11.00am 12.00noon Pilates4Life 1.00pm 5.00pm FREE SLOT

6.00pm 7.00pm Tai Chi (check term times)

7.45pm 10.00pm Queen Salsa

Tuesday

10.00am 11.30am FREE SLOT

11.30am 1.30pm FREE SLOT

1.30pm 2.30pm Keep Fit & Creche 3.00pm 5.30pm FREE SLOT

6.00pm 9.00pm Pilates4life (3 sessions)

Wednesday

10.30am 12.30pm Line Dancing

1.45pm 3.45pm Line Dancing 4.00pm 6.00pm FREE SLOT

6.00pm 9.00pm Pilates4Life (3 sessions) 9.15pm 10.00pm FREE SLOT

Thursday

10.00am 11.30am Little Monkeys Toddler Group 12.00pm 3.00pm FREE SLOT

3.00pm 4.30pm FREE SLOT

5.00pm 8.15pm FREE SLOT

8.30pm 10.00pm Bujinkan Martial Arts

Friday

10.00am 12.30pm FREE SLOT

1.00pm 4.30pm FREE SLOT

5.00pm 6.30pm FREE SLOT

Saturday

11.30am 1.00pm Dance Challenge Children’s Drama, Singing & Dancing

1.30pm 11.00pm Free Slot - Party Bookings & Occasional Craft Sessions 1-4pm

Sunday 10.00am 1.00pm Free Slot - Party Bookings

1.30pm 6.00pm Free Slot - Party Bookings

TIME FOR A SPRING CLEAN for The GREENway! Recycle and turn your unwanted items into a

donation for us!

Get rid of your old and broken gold, silver and costume jewellery, watches, foreign currency (notes and coins) and mobile phones

Pick up an envelope from the Uxbridge Centre, fill and pop

into our RECYCLING BOX - Here until 31st May If you can, please ask your friends

HAPPY DAYS PLAY SCHEME 2014

We are delighted to confirm that this year’s playscheme will run for the two weeks of the summer holidays from

28th July – 1st August (5-11 yrs) and 4th – 11th August (6-11yrs)

The playscheme, part funded by the London Borough of Hillingdon, is run by Nicola Barrow and an excellent team of experienced and enthusiastic staff.

The cost is £50 per child per week and the children will be lead in a range of activities including craft, games and sports. It is planned to take the children on a trip one day of each each week.

A group is pictured here on their visit to the Iver Nature Study centre last year.

Nicola will shortly be contacting families who have attended previously. To register your interest, please email office@theuxbridgecentre.org.uk

The Uxbridge Centre Playgroup Our excellent Playgroup has been running here for nearly 30

years. The Playgroup aims to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment where children can develop to their full

potential.

It is a brilliant pre-school facility and was judged to be ‘Good’ by Ofsted following their inspection in January 2014.

We currently have a few vacancies for September 2014. Children are taken from 2 and a half years of age.

To apply, please contact Pat or Trisha on 07786 594540 or pop down during our opening hours (term time) 9.15am-12.15pm to

collect an enrolment form.

FRIENDS IN LINE

LINE DANCING Uxbridge Community Centre,

Wednesdays, £3.75 with tea/biscuits

10.30–12.30am - beginners & 1.45–3.45pm - easy level

Also at St. Martins Church Hall,

West Drayton, UB7 7PT Thursdays 12.00–2.00pm £5.00 &

Charville Community Centre Bury Ave, Hayes, UB4 8LF

Thursdays 8.00-10.00pm beginners and Improvers, £4.25, bar available

Contact Susan 01895 832837

SAVE THE DATE! Following the huge success of last year’s event, We are pleased to host

another

On

Saturday 27th September 2014

Contact Us The office is usually open

Monday-Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.

Outside these times, you can leave a message: 01895 257163 / call or text 07436 813557

or email us: office@theuxbridgecentre.org.uk

Hire Us

Check website for availability:

www.uxbridgecommunitycentre.btck.co.uk

Dust off your cowboy boots & hats and

prepare to pitch up and hoe down!

Large hall from £25 (per hour) & Small hall from £20 (per hour)

Discounts available for local residents for children’s parties.