A friendly community space for repair, reuse and sustainable living in Richmond. Come to the opening day to see what it’s all about and to see the restored Grove Gardens Chapel.
As you may know, we have been implementing a new booking system for some of our classes here at the Cambrian Community Centre and Gym. This system, LemonBooking (not related to David, Centre Manager at all!!!) is an online system that requires you to register with your contact details and some other information.
We realise that not everyone will find this system intuitive, and we have therefore arranged some drop in sessions where we will provide you with the help you may need to register with LemonBooking.
These will take place from 12 – 2pm on Monday 26th January and on Monday 2nd February. If you would like further information on these sessions, or the new booking system, Centre Manager David Lemon can assist you on 020 8948 3351 or manager@cambriancentre.org
Just a little update on our Cambrian Community Library. The shelves are full and a wide variety of books are available for you to take home. There has been a steady stream of books coming in and being borrowed and it’s always interesting to see what others are reading.
If you would like to borrow or donate a book (or more) please pop into the centre between 11am and 3:30pm Monday to Friday.
The Community Library is located outside the Centre Manager office within the centre.
Gym with Paula provides a one hour gym session for Mencap service users supported by Sarah, one of our gym instructors and a support worker from Mencap. This pilot scheme has allowed 5 service users to begin their exercise and fitness journey in a supportive, safe and friendly environment.
The group are currently half way through their initial 13 weeks and their feedback has been positive, with each service user seeing improvements to their health, wellbeing and fitness.
This project has shown how partnership work between local charities can provide an inclusive opportunity to the local community. We look forward to more feedback from participants, watching people with learning disabilities grow on their fitness journey.
Vicki, Gym Manager getting the kilometres in on the bike
Walking the Thames map
The km are adding up
Ashley running on the tradmil
Gym users busy accumulating kilometres
On your bike…..
Centre Manager David popped in to add some kilometres
A big push at the end from Becky, the last 12 kilometres takes our total to……346km
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We did it! We successfully ran, walked, cycled and rowed the distance of the River Thames on Saturday 11th October. Alongside gym users the Community Centre and Gym staff team worked tirelessly to cover the full 346 kilometres from source to sea to raise funds for much needed gym equipment.
Thank you to all who participated as well as those who sponsored participants and made donations to this very worthy cause. At 3pm we were 40km short of our target, so a few volunteers and the staff team hopped back on the gym equipment and we were able to make those finish line at 3:20pm.
There is still time to support the fundraiser by donating using the QR code in the above photo gallery!
A big “Thank you” to everyone who bought a Gym Fundraising Raffle Ticket.
The raffle was drawn on Saturday by Sue Pendle, Chair of Trustees, Vicki Hatton, Gym Manager and Hazel McCrory, volunteer. We are proud to announce the winners below.
Winners will be contacted this week to arrange collection of their prize.
We are please to announce that in partnership with Age UK Richmond IT support for the over 65’s is available again through the Connect To Tech Project.
Join our regular IT Clinic on the second Monday of each month, 11:30am – 1:30pm Bring your phone, tablet or computer along and get your questions answered by knowledgeable Age UK Richmond IT volunteers. At this clinic we can help you build skills, solve problems, master apps like shopping online or banking, and feel confident using technology.
The sessions are for one hour and free of charge, but prior booking is essential. To book your place, please contact David Lemon, Centre Manager on 020 8948 3351.
Join us to explore local community spaces in the Borough of Richmond!
Enjoy a Vintage Routemaster Bus tour with a delectable cream tea, and live music. Angela Ivey from Visit Richmond will provide informative commentary. Plus a guest appearance from the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of Richmond.
Hartbeeps is coming to Richmond at the Cambrian Community Centre this Autumn!
Join us on Friday mornings for magical, musical, and multi-sensory classes designed especially for babies and toddlers and their grown ups! From newborns to pre-schoolers, our classes are filled with music, movement, imaginative play, and lots of giggles!
7 week term (12th September – 24th October)
9.30am (Happy House) Toddlers and their siblings
10.30am (Baby Beeps) Sitting babies to standing
11.30am (Baby Bells) Newborn to sitting babies
Fun-filled sessions that support early development whislt having the cutest dress up in town and a new adventure every week! Come and see why Hartbeeps is the most original baby class in the UK!