Centre latest update

The Downswood community centre is now open for certain group hirings only & with restrictions, these include much reduced capacities, socially distancing & facecoverings.

PLEASE READ THE NOTICES IN THE FOYER!

Unfortunately we are not allowing large family parties or childrens parties at present.

Additional special terms & conditions of hire must be agreed by all hirers & are now being issued by the Booking Secretary - for more details, please ring: 0771 563 2684.

HM GOVERNMENT COVID-19 GUIDANCE

CONCERNING SECURE COMMUNITY FACILITIES:

ON ENTERING A COMMUNITY FACILITY USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE COVERING AND WILL BE REQUUIRED TO KEEP IT ON, UNLESS COVERED UNDER A ‘REASONABLE EXCUSE’.

THIS COULD BE FOR A GYM CLASS,

IF USERS NEED TO EAT OR DRINK SOMETHING,

OR IF THEY HAVE A HEALTH OR DISABILITY REASON NOT TO WEAR ONE.

FACE COVERINGS CAN BE REMOVED IF USERS ARE UNDERTAKING EXCERCISE OR AN ACTIVITY WHERE IT WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT

THEIR ABILITY TO DO SO.

THANK YOU - THE CENTRE MANAGEMENT: 0770 815 0613.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities

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This is how the DCA operates

The Downswood community centre has been exclusively and successfully managed by volunteers from the Downswood Community Association, (Registered Charity No: 298218), since the opening in 1990.

We receive no regular funding, grants or donations and the centre runs on hiring fees and fundraising, which is why we need you to please support our fundraising events. The centre is available to hire to any persons or group, (subject to availability and hiring conditions). Just give the centre Booking Secretary a ring: 0771 563 2684. Vanessa will be happy to help you with any enquiries. Volunteers from the Downswood Community Association organise and run fundraising events to raise funds for the upkeep of the centre and are always looking for people to help us. If you feel you could spare some time helping us in any way Please ring the DCA Honorary Secretary: (01622) 862730. We want you to enjoy your time at the Downswood community centre, if you have any ideas, suggestions or complaints, please also contact the DCA Honorary Secretary.