Please note the gym will be closed for the Easter bank holiday on Friday 15th and Monday 18th April. We hope you all have a lovely Easter weekend!

Many thanks to all those who responded to our recent survey. We had an amazing response and we greatly value your feedback.

In response to your survey answers we will be making the following changes to the gym operation.

1. To move to 55 minute sessions.  Starting 4th April 2022
2. We will retain the online booking system and aim to stick to a maximum of 6 per session. (Please note that on rare occasions this number may be exceeded.)
3. We will purchase a new Cross Fit trainer after successful fundraising. This will take around 6-8 weeks to be installed
4. We will also be purchasing a new pec deck and leg abductor machine
5. We will investigate the provision of new group activities- esp Cardiac, Pilates and Bums Legs and Tums
6. We will also investigate the possibility of a later slot (10-4 maybe)
7. We will ask gym users to try to limit times on machines to 10 minutes- Instructors will try and esnsure this happens- we will moving the PC screen so that instructors are looking out onto the gym.
8. We will also retain on the hours starts and ask you to try and attend and leave promptly to allow for a smooth flow of users in and out of the gym.

We were very pleased to have so many postive responses! Many thanks for these!

If you want to contact the team at the Cambrian Community Centre please phone on 020 8948 3351, or email to manager@cambriancentre.org

As always, thank you for your support,

David Lemon,
Manager, Cambrian Community Centre.

January 2022- We are currently recruiting for a gym instructor. This person will cover the gym and undertake exercise referral assessments for people referred via GP/physio etc. If you are interested or know someone who might be please drop us an email to request application information.

The Cambrian Community Centre is delighted to welcome back the Richmond Good Neighbours afternoon tea session on Wednesday 10th November with an extra special musical performance. “Moonlight and Roses” will feature the Connaught Opera performing some classic romantic melodies. The performance will start at 2.45pm with tea and coffee served from 2.30pm.

The Cambrian Community Centre is hosting a one off story time event with children’s author Tina Talbot on Saturday 30th October. Tina will be reading from her book the “Daring Droplets Diary”. The event is for children aged 5-8 years old and takes place at the Centre between 1 and 2pm on Saturday 30th October. (Entrance via Cambrian Rd.)

14^th August 11-3pm

We are delighted to be able to offer a day with Jabeen Ghauri, a local artist, painting in Richmond Park. https://www.instagram.com/p/6-S-RdpVu7/Jabeen will offer a quick demonstration followed by tips and guidance for artists at any level.

Cost for the day £6

Please bring water soluble paints, brushes, paper and a waterproof pen. To book or for more information please contact the Cambrian Community Centre

We are delighted that Gina Martin, a celebrated willow artist, will be offering a willow sculpting session with us on Saturday 14th August.

Gina will provide guidance and all materials. The sessions are free and informal with children and families welcome to drop in and take part during the day.

We are planning on being on the grass area at Charlotte Square between 11 and 3pm on 14^th August.  Drop by and have a go!

The Community Centre will be open on the weekend of the 26/27 June between 11-3pm. There will be a display by our drawing group (including work produced as part of their “Staycation” project. )

On Sunday 27th there will be a brief performance of excerpts from “Cats” by Richmond Ballet. This will start at 1pm on the football pitch. This will be followed by a Capoiera display provided by Mosiaco Capoiera.

Tea/coffee will provided and we will be selling cakes.

Please note that due to Covid restrictions there will be restricted numbers both at the Centre and for the performance on Sunday afternoon.

The Cambrian Centre is delighted to be hosting a new capoeira class for children on Wednesdays. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. The sessions are fun and very active. For more information please contact Mosiaco capoeira. The groups run for ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 10 years old.

From 17th May, assuming no changes in the national Covid picture, some groups will be returning the Centre. These are as follows.

17th May- Cambrian Choir 12.30-2.30 (with online access as well)

18th May- Table tennis 2.30-4pm and Ilkay’s yoga 7.45pm

19th May- Lifedrawing 7-9pm

21st May Papier-mache group 1-3pm

These groups are in addition to the children’s activities that are currently on offer- Richmond Ballet (Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri), Hartbeeps (Thurs) and a new Capoeira group on Wednesdays.

Other groups not listed above will be starting back in the weeks following the 17th May. Please contact us for more information.