www.westoncentre.org.uk
We were excited to launch our new website earlier this month. This is the go-to place showcasing our events, news, facilities, calendar and projects. It is also where you can check availability and request bookings for the Weston Centre and minibus, and contact us with any queries.. We are chuffed to bits with it so please check it out and let us know what you think. You might see yourself or someone you know in the gallery! Thanks to John at Foxxweb Design in Belper for helping us with this.
We were excited to launch our new website earlier this month. This is the go-to place showcasing our events, news, facilities, calendar and projects. It is also where you can check availability and request bookings for the Weston Centre and minibus, and contact us with any queries.. We are chuffed to bits with it so please check it out and let us know what you think. You might see yourself or someone you know in the gallery! Thanks to John at Foxxweb Designs in Belper for helping us with this.
iPad course waiting list open
Members of our third group of keen mature students have now ‘graduated’. It was a privilege to work with them, see their confidence and skills grow and join in their chat.
There are ten 2.5-hour sessions in each course, groups are kept to a maximum of six so the pace is comfortable, comprehensive notes are issued to assist learning, and we can lend you an iPad for the duration of the course. Topics covered include email, the internet, photos and videos, apps, and on-line tasks and activities. A charge of £100 is made to help us cover our costs. If you, or someone you know, would like further details or to be added to the waiting list please get in touch by either emailing sarah.sdm@westoncentre.org.uk or calling 01332 840349.
Art
Jeff, who leads our Art Group on Thursday afternoons, has donated a watercolour of our Weston Centre We are absolutely delighted with it. He also donated an original painting for us to raise much-needed funds. We started selling tickets at our Jubilee tea party and eventually raised £69.00. The lucky winner was Bernadette. Our sincere thanks to Jeff who is also behind the initiative to display a Painting of the Month in the Weston Centre. This is to showcase the talents, established and developing, of our Art Group members. Why not pop into the Centre for a bottomless £1 tea or coffee Tuesday to Friday morning and take a look?
If you would like to join our Art Group the details are as follows:
- When? The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday afternoon of each month, 1.30-3.30pm.
- Where? The Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield. We have five allocated spaces next to the Centre in the car park we share with the Viceroy Restaurant.
- Who? Anyone who would like to learn or develop their observational, sketching and watercolour knowledge and skills. Beginning and experienced artists welcome.
- How much? £5.00 per session to include a cup of tea or coffee, tuition, inspiration, chat and good company.
Film Club
A full house enjoyed our most recent offering, ‘Brassed Off’ on Thursday 16th June. Upcoming films include ‘Kinky Boots’, ‘Tea with Mussolini’ and ‘Kind Heart and Coronets’. Entrance includes a cup of tea or coffee and is just £3.00. If you would prefer a stronger drink, we are happy to serve you from our bar for an additional fee.
Latest minibus trip
Our latest excursion was to Eyam on Thursday 30th June. All involved enjoyed a day brimming with history, companionship and chatter. For news of future trips and to book a place email emma.admin@westoncentre.org.uk or telephone 01332 840349.
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 Thursday afternoon, 1.30-3.30. 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
