Centres for the Community

There are 7 centres run by Community Support Services which are open to all residents over 50. The Centres aim to promote an active and full life for residents living in Elmbridge, offering a range of leisure activities, opportunities for learning new skills and services including showering/bathing facilities and information and advice.

The Centres offer an innovative programmes of activities, three course meals and comprehensive coffee bar facilities. (See each Centre's web page below for more details)

Activities include:

• |Arts and craft classes
• |Computer classes
• |Exercise for the over 50s
• |Exercise classes at Centres
• Alternative therapies and beauty treatments (reflexology, aromatherapy, Reiki)
• Snooker and darts
• Outings and theatre trips
• Health promotion and information
• |Bathing/Showering

Please contact your local centre for further information.

• |Cobham Centre
• |Claygate Centre
• |Hersham Centre
• |Molesey Centre
• |Thames Ditton Centre
• |Walton Centre
• |Weybridge Centre

In addition to these Centres there is the Long Ditton Wednesday Club which meets in the lounge of City Wharf Sheltered Housing Scheme at Dittons Reach, off the Portsmouth Road. Voluntary Organiser: Mrs Liz Harlow (tel: 020 8398 2076).

Forthcoming Events

For further information on activities and events in your area, please contact the manager at your local Centre.

Volunteering Opportunities

There are lots of opportunities to help within Community Support Services. If you have any spare time or would like to offer an existing skill or learn a new one please contact your local Centre or the |Centre Services Manager.

Community Discount Card

These can be bought from the Centres for £13.00 per annum (£5 discount to Elmbridge residents). These cards entitle members to discounts at their local Centres on lunches and activities |and at local selected shops, restaurants and other businesses. Please ask the manager of your local Centre for more information on the benefits of membership.

Centres Available for Hiring

All the Centres are available for hiring during evenings and weekends. They provide modern and comfortable furnished facilities that can be hired at realistic prices. If you would like further information on hiring opportunities, please |contact Community Services.

Please |read our Conditions of Letting and |hiring rates.

If you would like to make a provisional hiring booking enquiry please |complete the Online Provisional Booking Form. Please note that this is a provisional booking only and the date you require may already be booked. You will be contacted by a member of the administration staff to confirm your booking or to discuss alternative dates/venues within 24 hours.

|Please see our Aims, Objectives and Service Standards leaflet.