Duffield Helping Hands campaign update
🌟🌟🌟We are delighted to have met our target of £1500 in pledged funds in support of our Duffield Helping Hands campaign. 🌟🌟🌟We are enormously grateful to everyone who has pledged support and now have a chance of winning the backing of a Big Give Champion to add to this pledge pot. The final part of the campaign will begin on 29th November and run until 6th December when we will be seeking donations totalling £3000 to help us ensure wider support for older and isolated people in our community.
We’ll keep our website updated with news of the campaign and how you can help. You can go directly to the Duffield Helping Hands page here: www.westoncentre.org.uk/projects/helping-hands
For more information contact Sarah on 01332 840349 or sarah.sdm@westoncentre.org.uk
Evening Social Events
In a further drive to raise funds we have several exciting social events in the coming months and would love to see lots of new faces. Doors will open for all events at 7.00pm.
Supper quiz We are sure there will be plenty of friendly competition at the quizzes. Do you fancy your chances? Bring your friends and form a tea
We are delighted to be hosting our first musical events. The GRK Collective are a sought-after duo based in Greater Manchester. They are bound to get your toes tapping or even tempt you to dance to covers of popular songs from the 1950s. Why not check them out on Facebook under Georgia Rae K?
Tom Brooksby, front man in ‘Glory Days’ Springsteen tribute band, and seasoned solo performer, is well-known nationally for his magnetic performances. You might have seen him front ‘The Sensational Hot Rocks Band’ at this year’s carnival on Eye’s Meadow. He will be treating us to an acoustic set of well-known Americana. This is one not to be missed! Tom regularly sells out much larger venues so be sure to get your tickets early. You can listen to him on Apple Music and Spotify for a taste of what will be in store.
Christmas Quiz We are looking forward to an early festive opportunity on 3rd December when David will challenge us with a range of questions on a festive theme. Why not bring a team, decorate your table (and yourselves!) and enjoy your favourite nibbles by bringing your own Christmas foodie treats?
For tickets or further information contact Emma on emma.admin@westoncentre.org.uk or call 01332 840349.
European Film Club
We are very pleased to announce yet another new venture starting on Wednesday 28th September. We will be hosting a monthly European Film Club thanks to the support of Delyth. Our first film, ‘Tais Toi’, stars Jean Reno and Gérard Depardieu and will be shown with English sub-titles for those not confident in French. Doors open at 7.00pm and the film will begin at 7.30pm. Tickets cost just £4.00 and our bar will be open. All welcome.
Memory Café
We are looking for volunteers to help set up and run a monthly Memory Café for people living with dementia. This will take place on Friday afternoons between 2.00pm and 4,00pm. You will have the support of our charity and a small budget. If you are able to spare some time or expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Sarah on sarah.sdm@westoncentre.org.uk or 01332 840349.
Film Club
Our October film is ‘The Glenn Miller Story’. This will be shown on Thursday 6th October, with doors opening at 1-30 pm, and the movie starting at 2.00 pm. Once again, the bar will be open for those who fancy something stronger than tea or coffee. Entrance is just £3.00.
Our regular events include
- COFFEE MORNINGS 10.00-12.00noon Tuesday to Friday. A bottomless cup costs just £1.00. Just drop in, no booking required.
- LUNCHEON CLUB each Monday. Please contact Jean via the Centre to be placed on the waiting list.
- FILM SCREENINGS on the first Thursday of every month. Doors open at 1.30pm, the film starts at 2.00pm. We ask for a donation of £3.00 which includes a cup of tea or coffee. Phone Sandra on 01332 928577 for further details and to reserve a seat.
- ART GROUP 2nd 3rd and 4th Thursdays, 1.30-3.30pm. No experience necessary and materials are provided. The cost is £5.00. Phone Jeff on 01332 585426 or 07930 841538 for further details and to book a place.
- iPAD COACHING We have a small number of iPads to lend. Complete beginners encouraged! Contact Sarah at the Weston Centre on 01332 840349 if you would like to join the waiting list.
- CHAIROBICS every Monday afternoon and Friday lunchtime. Phone Suzanne on 07810 023743 to book a place.
- MINIBUS DAY TRIPS to various places of interest. Please contact the Weston Centre on 01332 840349 for details.
- WALKING GROUP A friendly walking group departs from the Weston Centre each Tuesday at 10.00am (meet at 9.45am). For further information contact Chris on 07977 140415
Are you looking for a venue to hire?
The Weston Centre is available to hire for clubs, societies, children’s birthday parties and meetings. We are located in Tamworth Street and share a car park with the Viceroy Restaurant where we have five allocated parking spaces next to the Centre. Our kitchen is well resourced, and we have excellent audio-visual facilities too. Our 17-seater automatic transmission minibus with tail lift is also available for hire. For further details please see our website or contact Emma on 01332 840349 or emma.admin@westoncentre.org.uk
