Community centre in Littlehampton launched

Saturday, 16 April 2022 16:30

By RNHJourno

A community centre in Littlehampton, which aims to bring all members of the local community together, has been launched by Arun District Council.

Chilgrove House is part of the Arun Community Engagement Project and has
been launched with a range of new activities chosen by the public. Open to
everyone, the space can be used to meet socially, exercise and gain help and
support from the Arun Wellbeing team and local charities.
At the launch event on Saturday 09 April, families enjoyed a host of activities
including a bouncy castle, face painting, raffle, games and taster dance classes.
Arun Wellbeing, MIND, Cancer United, Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester,
Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester, Aspire Sussex, Age UK, Osborne, Tivoli
Lifestyle and Freedom Leisure were also there having provided practical
support for the project or information and advice on the day.
Chairman of Arun District Council, Jim Brooks who attended the launch event
said:
“This is the second community centre to be launched in Arun as part of the Arun
Community Engagement Project, Bersted Green Hub was launched on
Saturday 02 April.
I’ve had the honour of attending both launch events and talking to the local
community who will benefit from these centres. The space and services these
centres offer allow the local community to come together to support each other
and have fun.”
Located at Kimberry, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7JD, the community centre is
open Monday – Friday for anyone to drop in and take part in one of the
activities on the below timetable. The timetable is designed to improve health
and wellbeing as well as being fun and has been created after consulting with
local residents.

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