New to the Centre
March 2010
Work will commence on the Bell Tower on the 22 March, we apologies to our customers for any inconvenience this may cause.
January 2010
Martial arts classes starting soon at Hilldene on Friday evenings, watch this space for further information.
Grant from Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC)
The Centre was awarded a grant of £20,000 by Eastleigh Borough Council HEWEB (Hedge End, West End and Botley) committee. Using the grant new boliers have been installed to make the heating more efficient and economical to run. An order has also been placed via EBC to replace the bell tower which is in desperate need of repair.
We are currently applying for other grants to help with the next major project of relocating and upgrading the kitchen and catering facilities.
Saturday 9 May 2009 saw the launch of the Hilldene Renovation Project.
Over 60 friends and family attended a reception to officially rename the rooms at the Centre and launch the Hilldene Renovation Project. Among the invited guests was Chris Huhne MP and representatives from Eastleigh Borough Council and West End Parish Council. After the speeches, guests enjoyed light refreshments and were able to view the facilities at the centre.
The families represented were those of Ken Morris, Ted Topp and Wilf Phillips, who along with Don Horne had worked tirelessly for the Community Centre over the years. Each of them has been recognised for the contribution they made to the Centre and the community.
The aim of the project is to raise in excess of £166,000.00 to renovate and update the Centre facilities, some of which are increasingly becoming in need of particular care. The Management Committee will now be involved in fund raising activities and applying for grants to achieve the planned target date of December 2012.
If you feel that, you can help in anyway:
Please contact the chair on chairman@hilldenecommunity.co.uk
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Have your say about what you want to happen at The Centre
As a committee, we are interested to know what you would want from a Community Centre like Hilldene. Would you be interested in any of the following?
| Themed Dances |
| Monthly Film Club |
| Monthly Coffee Morning |
| Monthly Afternoon Teas |
| Theatre Trips |
| Afternoon Coach Trips |
| Table Top Events |
| Car Boot Sales |
| Other suggestions welcome |
| Luncheon Club |
All suggestions are welcome and can be made via the Centre web site – Hilldene News.
Alternatively, email the Chairman at chairman@hilldenecommunity.co.uk
Or you can drop a note to The Chairman, Hilldene Community Association, 68 High Street, West End Southampton SO30 3DU.
Alternatively, call in and speak to the Caretaker - Monday to Friday between 9am to 12 noon.
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Approximately 25 'friends of Hilldene walked the Twilight Trail Walk on the 25 April at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey in aid of the Countess Mountatten Hospice in West End. Everyone completed the event in just under 2 hours and was welcomed back to base with a BBQ laid on by the organisers. A good time was had by all.
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Saturday 28 March 2009 saw Hilldene Community Association hold the first of many fund raising events. A Barn Dance was attended by around 65 people who all had a throughly good time. The committee raised some well needed funds to kick start our campaign. We have some ideas for other events and will post them on this site once they are confirmed.
To all those that attend on Saturday many thanks for your support and we hope to see you all at the next one.
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Do you want to advertise something you have for sale or even something you are looking for?
You can now advertise at the Centre for 50p per week or three weeks for the price of two. Contact the Caretaker (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 12:00) or the Bookings Manager via bookings@hilldenecommunity.co.uk
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Volunteers Wanted - Can You Help?
Are you interested in working with a developing community association?
Do you live locally and have already given thought to giving something back?
Hilldene Community Association is always looking for volunteers either to helps us to raise funds - organise social events for the village (Social Dances, Bingo, Barn Dances, Table Top Events, Car Boot Sales etc.)
Are you handy with a paint brush or garden fork - there is always maintenance to do in a lovely old building such as ours.
Contact us at contact@hilldenecommunity.co.uk
Recruitment News
There are no current vacancies
Volunteers are always welcome