By Janet | November 5, 2020 | Category advice, community, facilities
Following the recent Government announcement, The Centre @ Halton will be closed from Thursday 5th November to Wednesday 2nd December. All private bookings have been cancelled and the Coffee Shop will be closed. Whilst the play areas, field, skate park and MUGA will remain open for public use, there will be no access to the […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 30, 2020 | Category children
King Street Studio’s are running some Halloween arts & craft session this Saturday for children and families. These will take place via zoom. Please see the link below. https://www.facebook.com/events/1083600945402213/ For further information King Street studio’s can be contacted on info@kingstreetstudios.art Lancaster City Council have thought of alternative activities that children, young people and families can do […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 23, 2020 | Category Groups
We are pleased to advise that the Centre has had the all clear from Lancaster City Council to continue to run the Coffee Shop for limited group sessions, for example Luncheon Club, Memory Cafe, Lockdown Baby Cafe etc. Group members can have a drink and cake or snack in a safe environment when Coffee Shop is […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 23, 2020 | Category facilities
Half Term is nearly here. People are welcome to use the outside areas over half term, remember social distancing rules! Raincoats may be needed, maybe gloves if it gets colder but it’s great to get some fresh air. Do support the Coffee Shop for a tasty piece of cake or a freshly prepared sandwich, or a toastie if […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 2, 2020 | Category community
Fields in Trust say, “A summer turns to autumn we reflect back on a period when our parks and green spaces have been more vital than ever for our physical health, mental wellbeing and community connections. They will be continue to a crucial part of our recovery from the coronavirus crisis.” Have you used the field […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 2, 2020 | Category advice
A reminder that The Centre @ Halton is a Food Bank referral partner for those who qualify, and here’s an update about CancerCare, also a Food Bank referral partner. We can both organise a food parcel delivery over the phone for anyone that needs help. Message from Sarah Drake, the engagement and Development officer at […]
Read MoreBy Janet | September 24, 2020 | Category volunteer
We need lots of new volunteers to make the coffee shop viable because the majority of our regular volunteers fall into the vulnerable category so cannot attend at this time. We are also able to offer shifts to Duke of Edinburgh volunteers. We have added a hatch so that staff and volunteers can use […]
Read MoreBy Janet | September 23, 2020 | Category fundraising
You shop. Amazon gives. Support The Centre @ Halton by starting your shopping at https://smile.amazon.co.uk/haltoncommunitycentre How does AmazonSmile work? Amazon will give 0.5% of the net purchase price (excluding VAT and other shipping fees) of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organisations selected by their customers. If we can all start using this it’ll soon add […]
Read MoreBy Janet | September 23, 2020 | Category children, Groups
Our pilot sessions of “Lockdown Baby Cafe” were so popular we are now running two sessions on a Tuesday from October. These will be at The Centre from 9.30-10.30am and 11.00am-12.00pm. Come and meet some new friends and their babies in a safe and welcoming environment. Our newly redesigned Coffee Shop will be open exclusively […]
Read MoreBy Janet | September 18, 2020 | Category advice
Tighter restrictions will come into force in Lancashire, Merseyside, parts of the Midlands and West Yorkshire after significant increases in Covid-19 cases, the government has said. People are still welcome to come to the Centre, to purchase drinks and snacks in the Coffee Shop, spend time on the field and in the play areas, and to […]
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