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The Oval Community Centre


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The Oval Community Centre, Vardon Road, SG1 5RD

The Oval Community Centre was something of an “experiment” when built in the early 1970s.
It was the first in Britain to house both an ecumenical church (All Saints) and a community centre, with both successfully serving the neighbourhood ever since.

Office hoursMonday – Thursday 9am – 3pm
Friday 9am – 1pm
Contact detailsRose Griffin (manager)
Phone: 01438 359404
Fax: 01438 230202
Email: rosegriffin@ovalcommunity.com
LocationVardon Road, at The Oval shops.
Car parkTwo large car parks nearby.
DescriptionBrick building, with refurbished office and reception area, and front extension.
Large main hall; three meeting rooms (upstairs); coffee bar area with internet provision; porta-building attached.
Busy Bees Playgroup has an outdoor play area.
Altro flooring.
All Saints Church.
St Nicholas and Martins Wood Childrens Centre.
TransportBus numbers 3 (Arriva), and SB7 (to Jessop Rd) from Town Centre.
Volunteer/committee opportunitiesWith the AGM held in September, the Centre would love to hear additional volunteer trustees.


Activities/Services/Groups hosted at the Centre include:

What’s On: Activity Calendar for The Oval Community Centre

FacilitiesKitchen, with fridge, cooker and microwave included in hire.
No cutlery/crockery.
Fully licensed.
Heating
Baby-changing facilities.
Disabled accessTwo disabled toilets.
Disabled car park (at the Oval shops).
Wheelchair access via front door.
Hearing loop (main hall and two meeting rooms).
CapacityMain hall – 200 people standing/300 seated (meetings).
Meeting room (Nos 3/4) – 30 people.
Meeting room (No 5) - up to 10 people.
Meeting room (No 6) - up to 10 people.
Porta-cabin - up to 30 people.
Availability Mon-Thurs 9am – 9pm
Fri & Sat 9am – midnight
Sun 1.30 – 10pm

Lots to do at The Oval Community Centre

Location Map of this and other Centres in Stevenage (downloadable PDF file)

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