Welcome
to Walsworth Community Centre
bookable for groups and parties and more
run by dedicated volunteers
About
The Centre is administered by the volunteers of Walsworth Community Association, registered charity number 302485. We are a small group dedicated to serving the community, and we rely on the support of the community.
Hall Hire
Booking Rates
| Monday to Thursday up to 10pm: | £12 per hour |
| Friday up to 8pm: | £12 per hour |
| Friday 8pm to 10pm: | £24 per hour |
| Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays up to 7pm: | £18 per hour |
| Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays between 7 - 10pm: | £30 per hour |
Meeting Room
| Monday – Friday, up to 10pm: | £12 per hour |
| Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays up to 10pm: | £18 per hour |
Minimum hire time:
Regular hirings: 1 hour. A minimum of 15 minutes either side of the actual activity is required
Party/one-off hirings: 3 hours
Latest bookings: We do not normally accept bookings later than 10pm
Notice of bookings: We need 3 weeks notice to fulfil a booking
Damage/Overrunning/Excessive cleaning Deposit:
- Monday to Thursday, Sunday: £60;
- Friday and Saturday, up to 7pm: £60; bookings later than 7pm: £250
One-off hirers have different conditions, please apply for details to Walsworth Community Association. A £10.- admin fee applies for all cancellations of one-off hirings.
To check availability, click here
Other information
Baby-changing facilities (Main Hall only)
Bouncy castles may be used in the Main Hall, up to a maximum of 3m high and 4m wide (Main Hall only)
Chairs and tables available, included in hall hire.
Full kitchen use included in hall hire.
If alcohol is to be sold, a Temporary Event Notice is required.
All hirings must take account of set-up and clear-away within their booked time.
Hall Availability
Contact
- 88 Woolgrove Road, Hitchin SG4 0AU, UK
For all booking enquiries please state the purpose of the hire as well as desired date and time! Thank you https://www.walsworthcommunitycentre.org/hall-availability
Classes & Courses
The Grace Church Nation
Sunday Morning Church Service Main Hall & Meeting Room
Events
Xmas Fair
Saturday 23rd November 2 - 4.30pm
Stall applications are now open!
Children's Christmas Party
Saturday 14th December 2024, 2-4pm
Ticket sale is now on! Click here to get yours
BOOK SWAP
If you see a book you’d like to read, you are welcome to take it in exchange for dropping off a book that you no longer want.
Don’t have a book to swap? Take one for a suggested donation of 50p.
Public Defibrillator
Why do we need Public Access defibrillators in our community?
Out of Hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) claims around 60,000 to 80,000 people annually across the UK with survival rates of around 5%-10% outside a Hospital setting.
If a person's heart stops or goes into some abnormal heart rhythm the only way to to get the heart back into normal electrical activity is to pass an electrical charge through the heart with a automated external defibrillator (AED).
The first three to four minutes are the most important for a collapsed person and, if Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is used and a Defibrillator is available, the chance of survival improves significantly.
How does an AED Site work ?
- In the event of a person collapsing, you need to call 999 for an ambulance.
- The Ambulance Service will ask you a series of questions to establish what is happening. They know where the AEDs are sited and give you the code to access the cabinet .
- The defibrillator will tell you what to do so listen carefully.
- The Ambulance will be on its way and if you keep your phone on loud speaker, Ambulance control will help and support you .
In the event you use this AED , we ask you to return it to the cabinet and call the number written on the red case.
The defibrillator at Walsworth Community Center was installed in February 2022 and is situated on the front right hand side of the building's outside wall. It was funded by HItchin AED, Hitchin Town Youth FC, Activate Fitness and Walsworth Community Centre.
This site was chosen as the WCC is used by a range of different adult groups, Football is regularly played opposite the Centre and nearby there is a significantly large residential area.
You don’t need training to use this equipment but if you are interested, we are planning to put on some free awareness sessions in the Autumn 2022
WCA
Walsworth Community Association
Registered Charity no 302485
The Walsworth Community Association is a registered charity dedicated to managing and operating Walsworth Community Centre. As the driving force behind the Community Centre, the association plays a crucial role in providing a space for various activities and services that benefit the local residents. The association's efforts are pivotal in maintaining the community centre as a hub for social, recreational, and educational activities, ensuring it meets the needs of the Walsworth community.
The Association's dedicated team of volunteers works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that our Centre remains a welcoming space for everyone in our community.
Our Team
Elizabeth Townsend - Secretary
Heike Joachimi - Treasurer
Simon Yarwood - Trustee
Bernard Lovewell - Trustee
& the committee members
Our Mission
Our charity organisation is driven by a simple yet profound mission: to create a space where everyone feels welcome, supported, and inspired. Whether it’s through educational programmes, social events, or simply providing a safe place to gather, our volunteers are committed to making a positive impact.
Walsworth Community Centre is bookable for groups, parties and more. Various regular classes and courses are running every week.
Join Us
We are always looking for more passionate individuals to join our team. If you have a few hours to spare and a desire to give back to your community, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more connected community.
Thank you for your continued support.
WCA Meetings
Our next committee meeting is on
Tuesday 12th November 2024, 7.45pm in the Meeting Room
