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Community Centre in Hailsham Open for Bookings

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James West Community Centre building exterior 

Bookings from residents and local community groups are being taken for the hire of the James West Community Centre – which is located off Brunel Drive in the north of the town and opened its doors to the public in 2018.

The Centre, named after the founder and Chairman of the Hailsham & District Sports Alliance – James West, who passed away in November 2016 – consists of an 18m x 11.7m hall, able to accommodate an audience of around 200 seated for public performances.

The building also includes two meeting rooms (10 and 16-person capacity), a large kitchen, storage rooms, toilets, changing rooms and a P.A. system.

The facility can be hired for community events, sports, business meetings, memorial services, youth groups and other social events, as well as private function hire.

The provision of a community hall and sports facility was made as part of the initial planning agreement between Wealden District Council and Welbury Farm developer, Taylor Wimpey.

“We’re very excited about the community hall,” said Town Mayor Councillor Paul Holbrook. “Not only has this new space expanded our opportunity for community and local sports activities in Hailsham, but it has also met the growing need for community hall hire space in the area.”

“Our hope is to continue to offer community and sporting groups low cost hire space, along with providing a quality and accessible modern venue option for wedding receptions and other private function hires.”

Deputy Town Clerk & Business Enterprise Manager Mickey Caira commented:  “This purpose-built centre has already begun to play a key role in enabling Hailsham to fulfil its potential as a vibrant and inclusive town and we hope that the centre continues to be a hub of community life, offering a broad range of activities that meet the requirements and interests of sports clubs, businesses, community groups and public-sector organisations, as well as private hirers.”

For further information about the James West Community Centre or to make a booking, contact Hailsham Town Council on 01323 841702 or by email.

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Enquiries relating to this media release

Terry Hall, Communications Officer
Hailsham Town Council, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE
Telephone: 01323 841702 | Email: terry.hall@hailsham-tc.gov.uk