Dinner and Bingo
Unexpected Story
In a small, picturesque village called Hersden, there is a community centre which stands as the heart of village life. Each day, its dedicated staff and volunteers work busily, supporting residents and offering a warm space where everyone feels part of something.
One cold and wet Friday morning this week, whilst the team were busy helping clients, the fireman arrived for the annual inspection. He moved quietly through the building until he reached the fire extinguishers. With a sympathetic smile, he explained that the law had changed only a month ago. Now the centre’s extinguishers were no longer legal and had to be replaced immediately, an unexpected cost of a few hundred pounds.
The news caused a ripple through the centre. No one had budgeted for it, but there was no question: safety must always come first. Within hours, the old extinguishers were taken away and new ones fitted in their place. It was a sharp reminder that even the most ordinary of days can bring surprises, and that the centre, which is so vital for the village, also relies on support to keep running safely.
That’s why we share this story with you. Hersden’s community centre doesn’t just belong to those who use it; it belongs to the whole village. Every person who steps through its doors, every neighbour who values having it at the heart of the community, is part of its story.
If you’d like to help us cover the cost of this unexpected expense and ensure the centre remains safe and welcoming for everyone, please consider making a donation through our website. Together, we can keep Hersden’s community strong, safe, and thriving for years to come.
Ploughman’s and bingo!!
Book your space ASAP! Delicious Ploughman’s lunch, cash prize bingo and a raffle!
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea
A huge thank you to everyone that come along for our Valentine’s Afternoon Tea today. It was brilliant to see lots of people enjoying themselves while supporting our community.
There was a great mix of delicious food, bingo fun and a raffle. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event.
Tree Planting
Congratulations to all involved with the planting of 50 trees that were kindly donated! A joint effort which included Sturry and Hersden Councillors and a team of former offenders doing their bit as part of a community pay back scheme
This will boost nature and biodiversity in Hersden
Mens Shed
We are in the process of setting up a Mens Shed in Hersden
Our Community warden managed to secure funding for the purchase of the shed, registration and insurance etc. We REALLY need your help if you could donate any of the following:
Hand Tools, power tools. Timber – to make work benches
We are also after the following specific items : Drill press, wood turning lathe, mitre saw, band saw, bench grinder, bench sander, thickness planer, bench vices
If you could help with any of the above, or even with some funding, please get in touch – ANY help will be greatly appreciated – it is all for a great cause #mensmentalhealth
February UPDATE – we have had many suggestions for help and some donations so far – thank you. This latest wonderful donation was from Cheapscrews who have agreed (after negotiation) to offer us a discount and to be our screw and hardware supplier
