Anyone in High Wycombe knows there are wonderful community volunteers and activities run by, and for, local people. This is the kind of town where we look out for each other. And where better to meet our neighbours than in the local community centre? In each issue we will focus on the facilities and activities offered at two different local community centres.
Micklefield Community Centre
For 35 years, the Micklefield Community Centre has been run by a team of volunteers with several activities running most weeks.
Modern Sequence Dance Club meets Mondays 7.30-10pm and always welcomes new members. For further information call 07941 628964.
Zumba Classes are every Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). No experience needed. Please just turn up on a Tuesday. All are welcome.
Bingo is on the last Friday evening of the month. For more information, please visit the centre’s Facebook page.
Micklefield Opportunity Centre is a friendly service supporting all ages in a wide range of activities and life skills. For more information email info@micklefieldOC.co.uk or call 01494 291231.
A Sports and Social Club runs Darts and Pool teams on evenings and weekends.
The larger hall seats 120 people whilst the smaller hall holds 50 people. Book these for parties and events by calling Vanessa on 01494 520967.
Following some generous donations, the centre has recently upgraded its windows and doors, and refurbished the kitchen and toilets.
More volunteers and members are always welcome.
Hilltop Community Centre
A popular Cressex community venue for local residents to hire for private parties, wedding receptions, community group meetings, and more. The halls can be hired up to 2am on Fridays, Saturdays and bank holidays. It’s a single-storey, fully accessible building suitable for wheelchair users, with an adjacent car park.
The larger hall is a versatile space which can host 150 people seated at tables or 200 standing, while the smaller hall is ideal for meetings or children’s parties. It can be hired separately or hired with the larger hall as extra space for your event. It can hold 30 people seated at tables or 50 standing. The Florence Pitt Suite can accommodate up to 25 people, and is suitable for meetings, training sessions, or small presentations.
Hilltop has a fully equipped commercial kitchen and a licensed bar on-site. It’s air conditioned and the toilets and kitchen were recently refurbished.
A vast range of activities take place at Hilltop for all ages. Youngsters enjoy Saturday School, education programmes, martial arts, theatre rehearsals, family health and nutrition programmes; while older people attend exercise classes, health clinics, dominoes club, bingo nights, and lots more. It also has activities for adults with additional needs.
For more information visit www.hilltophighwycombe.org. For hall bookings call Melissa on 07837 664792 or email info@ hilltophighwycombe.org.
