The centre is currently fund-raising for an expansion as we have outgrown the building. Before the concert started, it was announced that we had raised £120,000 but still had some way to go. So the Akademiks were back to help us out. The Akademiks are fabulous musicians and did not disappoint, they got the centre of the hall packed with…

The cafe reports that: We have had to change our telephone number to 07568 961835. This change is now permanent. We apologise for any confusion and inconvenience caused.

A screening of Ken Loach's film The Old Oak will be held on Friday 24th November. The films description on Wikipedia is: Pub landlord TJ Ballantyne, living in a previously thriving mining community in County Durham, struggles to hold onto his pub and keep it as the one remaining public space where people can meet in the town. Meanwhile, tensions…

The trustees play an important role at the centre, not just bringing a wealth of talent and experience, but shaping the centre's activities both in the present and in the future. To trustees both past and present, a big "Thank You!" for the time, commitment and effort you have brought to help St Pauls Centre thrive. The trustees add that they:…

Today we thank the established trustees for their hard work and dedication to St Pauls Centre. Without you all the centre would not be thriving today. Greta As a long standing member of the board of trustees, Greta brings with her a sense of stability and a depth of knowledge to the centres origins and running. Her vision for St.…

We introduce here the new trustees of St Pauls Centre. They bring a diverse set of skills that will strengthen the board so that the centre may continue to flourish and grow. The new trustees are Karen, Chris and Shelley. Karen works as Head of Learning and Organisation Development at the Red Cross, which we think brings a wide range…

Many Voices, Working Together, With Purpose. Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of all the Trustees we have had at St. Pauls Centre. Their voices and the decisions they have made over the last 15 years has had a positive impact on the local community, with our Dementia Social Support Group, Rainbow…

On Saturday 9th December we are having a Christmas concert with the excellent Akademiks. Come and join us as its bound to be a fabulous and fun evening! Tickets cost £10 and include a Christmas bun and roast potatoes. Special dietary needs can be catered for, just ask when booking at the office or on the telephone 01388 813404. All…

For our next monthly Supper Club we have a Quiz Night on Thursday 16th November. A fun night regardless of your quiz-ability - its the taking part that counts! Bookings can be made at the centre office. Cost £9.50 pp. Doors open at 7pm.

Taking over from our Friendship Hub, Wellbeing Friday is now running weekly. Many activities are planned to help make new friends, have fun, and learn self-care. For more information ring 01388 813404. Each session costs £3 and includes lunch. [caption id="attachment_1585" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Click the poster to view an expanded version.[/caption] Our thanks go to the Pioneering Care Partnership for…