ABOUT THE CENTRE…
The James West Centre is a multi-purpose community venue located within the Welbury Farm development in north Hailsham.
Owned and managed by the Town Council, the Centre can be hired for community events, sports, corporate meetings, play groups, exercise classes and other social events, as well as private function hire.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE…
We offer excellent facilities for people who wish to hire a suitable local venue for community events, sports, business meetings, youth activities and other social events, as well as private function hire. Our hall and meeting rooms have Wi-fi and superfast broadband access.
Main hall: Modern and well-equipped, the main hall is 18m x 11.7m, with a capacity of 200 seated. The hall is ideal for sports events and activities, meetings and conferences, toddler play sessions, social clubs, short mat bowls, exercise sessions, dance classes, after school clubs, quiz nights, public consultation events, trainbing courses, youth activities and much more.
Meeting rooms: The Centre includes two meeting rooms (10 and 16 seated-person capacity), both of which are regularly available and ideal for corporate and business meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences. Each meeting room has tea and coffee-makibng facilities and a wall-mounted projector screen.
Other facilities: Kitchen facilities include cups, saucers, plates and cutlery. The Centre also includes store rooms, toilets, changing rooms, a P.A. system and ample on-site parking.
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS…
As part of an ongoing improvement programme, several upgrades have recently been completed to ensure the Centre remains a welcoming, accessible and versatile space for all.
Enhancements include the installation of acoustic wall panels in both meeting rooms to improve sound clarity, drop-down projector screens for presentations/events, additional seating in the lobby/foyer area and the reinstatement of timer-controlled car park lighting to promote energy efficiency.
Additionally, a vending machine has been installed, offering snacks and refreshments, and netball and pickleball courts have been created in the main hall.
AVAILABILITY/HIRE CALENDAR & BOOKINGS…
The James West Community Centre hire calendar is always kept up to date.
Please check the following links to see if your chosen date and time of hire is available:
MAIN HALL (capacity up to 200) – CHECK AVAILABILITY
MEETING ROOM 1 (capacity 16) – CHECK AVAILABILITY
MEETING ROOM 2 (capacity 10) – CHECK AVAILABILITY
For further details about the Centre or to make a booking, call 01323 841702 or email jameswestcentre@hailsham-tc.gov.uk.