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Village Day 4th July 2026 Announced
As most of you will know I have taken on the daunting task of following Rick as organiser of Village Day this year.
Preparations are well underway for a celebration that brings together residents, families and friends for a fun day of entertainment, activities and community spirit.
The event will feature live music, stalls, food and drink, games for all ages and a variety of attractions designed to showcase the very best of village life. This year we will also have a Falconry demonstration and the opportunity for both kids and adults to get up close and get those picture memories.
Thanks to all those volunteers of previous years, The Charltons Village Day has become one of the highlights of the local calendar — not only as a day of fun, but as an important fundraiser supporting the community facilities and future projects.
To help make the day a success, organisers are asking residents to contribute donations of good-quality books and bottles of wine.
A popular book stall will offer visitors the chance to browse a wide range of titles, while the ever-popular bottle stall — a Village Day favourite — relies on donated wine to create an exciting prize draw that raises vital funds.
Donations can be:
Preparations are well underway for a celebration that brings together residents, families and friends for a fun day of entertainment, activities and community spirit.
The event will feature live music, stalls, food and drink, games for all ages and a variety of attractions designed to showcase the very best of village life. This year we will also have a Falconry demonstration and the opportunity for both kids and adults to get up close and get those picture memories.
Thanks to all those volunteers of previous years, The Charltons Village Day has become one of the highlights of the local calendar — not only as a day of fun, but as an important fundraiser supporting the community facilities and future projects.
To help make the day a success, organisers are asking residents to contribute donations of good-quality books and bottles of wine.
A popular book stall will offer visitors the chance to browse a wide range of titles, while the ever-popular bottle stall — a Village Day favourite — relies on donated wine to create an exciting prize draw that raises vital funds.
Donations can be:
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Even a single item makes a meaningful difference, and all contributions help ensure the stalls remain well stocked and successful.
Collection points and drop-off times will be announced shortly.
Volunteers are also welcome to help sort donations, run stalls and support activities on the day.
Village Day is, at its heart, a community effort — built on generosity, participation and shared enjoyment. With the support of residents, this year’s event promises to be another memorable occasion.
If you are able to donate books or wine, please keep them aside — your contribution will be warmly appreciated.
For any offers of help or queries please contact Bob Densley on 07809 730677 or drop me an email at [email protected]
Further details about timings, attractions and volunteering opportunities will be shared soon.
Bob Densley
07809 730677
Collection points and drop-off times will be announced shortly.
Volunteers are also welcome to help sort donations, run stalls and support activities on the day.
Village Day is, at its heart, a community effort — built on generosity, participation and shared enjoyment. With the support of residents, this year’s event promises to be another memorable occasion.
If you are able to donate books or wine, please keep them aside — your contribution will be warmly appreciated.
For any offers of help or queries please contact Bob Densley on 07809 730677 or drop me an email at [email protected]
Further details about timings, attractions and volunteering opportunities will be shared soon.
Bob Densley
07809 730677
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December Lottery Draw
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Volunteering at your Community Centre
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We are now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
So what does this mean to you?
Reassurance: The Charity Commission has approved our:
Reassurance: The Charity Commission has approved our:
- Constitution - Which is now in easy to understand language and up to date with the use of social media and electronic communications.
- Processes and systems - meet their exacting standards.
Our new governance document is here:
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The Charltons Community Centre is a multi functional venue.
The Hall is subject to the provisions of Covid 19 Regulations and is open.
Whilst predominantly a sports hall it can be used to host evenings such as weddings, parties and quiz nights. With the effective use of our fabric awning and subdued lighting the hall can be transformed into a more intimate setting.
Future Plans - Continued improvements and Fund Raising
Following the recent consultation we are now embarking on a process to meet the requirements that our Community have requested, the results of the consultation can be downloaded from the Consultation page via the More tab above.
The improvements are going to be a phased process and current thinking it is likely to be:
Phase 1:
To enable such improvements we need to conduct some serious fund raising which will include organising events such as music performances, Xmas Craft Fayre, Village Lottery Draw Nights and of course our Village Days which help us maintain and run the Community Centre with additional funds going directly to our Raising The Roof fund.
We are continuing to apply for Grant Monies to fund these improvements and have had some exciting results that we will be announcing soon.
If you would like to be a part of these exciting plans just let email [email protected] and register your interest.
The improvements are going to be a phased process and current thinking it is likely to be:
Phase 1:
- Re-roof and Insulate the main hall.
- Add Solar Panels and battery storage
- Double glaze the main hall windows
- Replace old rusty fire doors
- Redesign and improve entrance, toilets and current changing rooms to provide a Village Café and an additional studio/ small hall plus proper disabled toilet facilities.
- Refit the kitchen to enable better catering facilities.
- Improve car parking
- Create additional storeroom directly accessed from the main hall.
To enable such improvements we need to conduct some serious fund raising which will include organising events such as music performances, Xmas Craft Fayre, Village Lottery Draw Nights and of course our Village Days which help us maintain and run the Community Centre with additional funds going directly to our Raising The Roof fund.
We are continuing to apply for Grant Monies to fund these improvements and have had some exciting results that we will be announcing soon.
If you would like to be a part of these exciting plans just let email [email protected] and register your interest.
Community Centre Consultation (August 2021)
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Our Facilities
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The hall can be used for a wide range of sports such as badminton, pickleball, volley ball, basket ball and indoor five a side football.
There is a fully equipped kitchen, with serving hatch leading directly to the Hall. Upstairs we have a room used for meetings, smaller parties and workshops. This room is also the home of our Youth Club. Outside the main building, we have 2 football pitches with changing facilities and showers, a modern well equipped children's play area and full size fully enclosed tennis court. Limited free parking is available adjacent to the hall. Extended parking is available by arrangement. |
Location:
The Memorial Playing Field, Top Road , Charlton Adam, TA11 7BE |
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The Sensory Garden
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The sensory seating area has been developed as part of the Project Charltons’ purpose to provide an outdoor activity area on the Memorial Playing Field which would meet the needs of every member of the community from the age of 0-100 years, including any with a disability or special need. A pleasant and attractive outdoor space so important to our health, physical and mental wellbeing especially during the COVID pandemic. The garden was largely funded by an anonymous donation of £5000 from a villager topped up with a grant of just over £2000 from the Big Lottery Community Fund. It was designed by Angela Morley, landscaped by Martin Butt – a local villager and planted by volunteers. It is in a shady spot of the field near to the car park in order for it to be accessible for people with limited mobility. The plants have been chosen for several reasons – they need to be shade loving, with sensory attributes such as perfume, be fairly robust and hopefully are ones which will attract wildlife especially bumble bees to create our very own “Buzz Stop”. |
The garden is maintained by a group of volunteers who meet formally once a month on the second Friday of the month from 10 until 12. New members are always welcome and if you would like more information please contact Andrea de Berker 01458 223227 [email protected] Alternatively please feel free to weed as you pass!
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