We are a Covid Safe Venue
As we are a Covid-secure facility (providing hand sanitisation, socially distanced room set-ups, one-way systems, good ventilation, face covering policy, Test and Trace) we can still host meetings up to the safe limits we have determined for each room.
This means that meetings and physical activities can still go ahead. We would only have to decline an event if it was purely for socialising (a coffee morning is used as an example). Our fairs should be unaffected too - these are classed as indoor markets and come under the retail section of the GOV.UK advice which hasn't changed. Note though that retail environments such as fairs do require the wearing of face masks at all times.
Don't forget to bring your mask with you! But if you do forget, we have a supply of disposable masks at £1 each
For further details of our Covid Safe precautions and policies please read 'Community Centre reopening' below.
News Flash! Film Night returns
A socially distanced trial screening of 'Judy' will take place on 23 October: find out more
Now re-opened
Our newly re-opened Centre is safe, airy and clean. All rooms operate in socially distanced setups with ample ventilation and frequent cleaning of all hard surfaces, door handles, toilets etc.
Call us to enquire about a booking for your group or event.
COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS
The community centre is open and we have put in place all the practical things that need to be done in order to welcome people back with the minimum of risk. This includes deep cleaning all rooms, installing screening at the reception desk, directional barriers and floor stickers, sanitizer stations and a one- in, one-out system for the toilets.
We are operating a thorough risk assessment and protection regime. Please check our Covid Statement for full details: Covid Statement
Latest activity news
The Book Fair returned in September and was well supported with over two hundred people coming through the door to browse and buy from the eclectic mix of items on offer. The next Book Fair is to take place on Saturday November 28th a date to put in your diary.
The Dolls House Fair, we are delighted to say, returned in October with stalls in both our halls. The fair attracted people from near and far, an interest in Dolls’ Houses and Miniatures spans all age groups; the skills on display never fail to amaze.
With winter fast approaching and taking into account all the restrictions on social and leisure activities required makes getting out and about difficult. Here in the New Forest the restrictions are, not at present, too severe, enabling a number of our Community Centre groups to resume.
Table Tennis is back in full swing as are Zumba, and Line Dancing. Yoga, Tai Chi and the Centre Group of Artists, the calmer activities, are back too and are enjoying meeting up again.
Active Lifestyle has also returned joined by Steady & Strong, both New Forest Leisure Service NHS linked activities designed to enable sedentary folk to get safely back on their feet. Unfortunately to comply with Covid-19 safety advice group numbers are restricted making it necessary to contact the course organiser before coming along.
For more info visit our Groups page: groups meeting at the Centre.
Read What's On Magazine online
We have resumed distribution of 'What's On' magazine to homes in the Lyndhurst, Emery Down and Bank area area. However we also continuing to make it available only.
You can view the full colour 48 page magazine here: view "What's On-line"
We would like to express a big thank-you to our advertisers who have supported us through the past months. We are also grateful to our volunteer What's On deliverers who have taken to the streets to deliver this month's edition.
Table tennis takes off
Our table tennis sessions on Friday afternoons and Monday evenings have been been relaunched led by Lotty and Malcolm Holmes.
To ensure safe numbers of players we are operating a pre-booking system. Please refer to our guidelines: TT Players Guidance Notes and then book your session at www.lyndhurstcomm.org/table-tennis/
Sign up for our online newsletter
We have now introduced a regular email newsletter in addition to the monthly What's On magazine.
Many of our users have already signed up for this at Film Night and other events. If you have not signed up yet, please use this form. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Lyndhurst Community Centre provides meeting rooms and activities for all parts of the local community. The Centre's extensive facilities are available for use by community groups or commercial organisations. The Centre is located in the heart of Lyndhurst just off the High Street.
- One of the largest meeting halls in the New Forest - ideal for fairs and public meetings
- Wide range of room sizes - catering available
- Fully staffed daytime Mon-Fri - bookable 7 days a week 8am-11pm
- Built in audiovisual equipment, free WiFi, hearing loop
- Disabled access to all rooms
- Adjacent car parking
- 4 miles from Junction 1 of M27
- Concessionary rates for community groups
Hire a room
Rooms for hire for community groups or commercial meetings and events from 2 to 200 people. Audiovisual facilities and catering also available.
Events Calendar
View our events list for the current month. Daytime and evening activities from Art to Zumba - there's something for every age group.
Lyndhurst & District Community Association – Annual General Meeting
The AGM was postponed due to lockdown. We are now planning to hold it in late October. The date will be confirmed shortly.
Films and Music
Films are back! We are trialling a Covid safe screening later this month:
