Today’s Advent Calendar Window opens for a local community centre and charity that is working at the heart of their community. The Hemmingwell Skills and Community Centre are doing so many things to support local people; today, 12-4pm, they are hosting a Christmas Tabletop Sale that includes loads of festive fun, cake, a raffle and craft and gift stalls, all to raise funds for their vital community work.
Paula Elmore and Marion Lamont have recently taken over the management of the Hemmingwell Community and Skills Centre CIO last year with two general assistants. Paula and Marion are both trustees who give their time freely and are supported by their wonderful volunteers and other trustees, who all help to keep the centre open and running smoothly.
Here Kate and Paula tell our Jonathan all about the upcoming events at the Hemmingwell Skills and Community Centre, including this Sunday’s Christmas Tabletop Sale. As you can see their spirits are high and Christmas has well and truly arrived in Hemmingwell!
The Hemmingwell Community & Skills Centre also hosts a popular food bank every Thursday from 2pm to 3.30pm. Bring your own bags, the donation is £7 per family, and you can stay for a coffee, cake and a chat. They also have Northamptonshire LIVE Team’s children’s coat rail there to keep little ones warm this winter, just bring along their last year’s coat and swap for a donated coat from their rail.
The centre’s wonderful hall and separate meeting room are also available to hire for community events, parties, functions and meetings, both during the week and at weekends. This is at a discounted rate for local residents. The centre also hosts parties for the community, including a Christmas party for local residents!
Open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday, visit Hemmingwell Community and Skills Centre CIO at 119 Nest Farm Crescent, Hemmingwell NN8 4TU Wellingborough, there is car parking at the rear of the building, or call 01933 405595.