Sensory Spotlight: Kirkhallam Community Centre

Sensory Spotlight: Kirkhallam Community Centre

Kirk Hallam Community Centre in Ilkeston, Derbyshire

In the weeks leading up to celebrating our 20 years in business,  we’re selecting 8 charities / organisations within the Ilkeston and Derbyshire area to receive a cash donation. Each of these wonderful groups offer various services, resources, support and more to the local community and we’re excited to share them with you all.

In addition to our donation, across the next few weeks we’ll be featuring a sensory spotlight on each individually so you can learn more about these fantastic organisations, the services they provide, how they plan on using their donation, and how you can also help to support.

Kirk Hallam Community Centre

Kirk Hallam Community Centre is a community centre based in Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston. The community centre is known by residents within the town as a welcoming, safe space to visit and interact with the community.

The centre offers a diverse range of resources for people across various ages, abilities and backgrounds such as:

  • Community café on site, offering affordable meals throughout Tuesday to Friday.
  • Community pantry on a Wednesday afternoon, offering a wide selection of pantry food items and fresh veg. 
  • Monkey Trouble Playgroup on Friday mornings.
  • Singing group on Tuesday mornings (in term time). 
  • Gardening club on Thursday afternoons (in the summer).
  • Bring your own craft group on Thursday mornings. 
  • Lots of fun, kids / family-friendly activities in the school holidays.
  • Affordable seasonal events such as Halloween parties and Christmas dinners. 

Not only does the centre provide these array of resources and events, they also encourage residents to join in and assist to help them improve their skills and confidence!

Whilst there isn’t currently anything specifically aimed at children and adults with special educational needs, the resources on offer at the centre are open and accessible for all, with a number residents regularly accessing the groups and facilities, who do have special educational needs.

Where is Kirk Hallam Community Centre located?

Kenilworth Drive

Kirk Hallam,

Ilkeston,

DE7 4EX.

When is the centre open?

There are many resources, activities and events that the community centre offers for various age groups and abilities.

The centre is primarily open Tuesday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30am and 2:30pm. However, there are also events that are sometimes held across weekends.

How can I help support?

If you are local to the area and would like to support Kirk Hallam Community Centre, they offer volunteering opportunities for residents. There are also many events held by the centre which give you not only the opportunity to support, but to enjoy a fun day out too!

Where can I find more information?

You can find out more information about Kirk Hallam Community Centre across their social media pages.

 

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The resources that local centres provide to their communities are a fantastic way of bringing residents together, and creating a lasting impact on the livelihood of children, adults and families. If you are local to the Ilkeston / Kirk Hallam area, and are looking for new activities or support within the community, check out what’s on offer at Kirk Hallam Community Centre. 

Stay tuned for our next Sensory Spotlight

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