The Sundial Peabody Centre is based in Bethnal Green, just a 5 minute walk from Hoxton station. The centre offers a wide range of activities, an over-50s day care service and rooms to hire. A few programmes on offer include:
- Networx – drop in computer classes for those 18 and over.
- Linkage Plus, helping the over-50s understand which services you may need and how to access them. The Linkage Plus co-ordinator will help with information of how to access:benefits, housing, healthcare, transport and social care services within Tower Hamlets.
- There are also a variety of treatments and activities available within the centre, including: massage, reiki therapy, acupuncture, hairdressing and fitness classes.
- The centre also holds the Sundial Space Café, offering a variety of traditional Caribbean dishes.
“Sundial is a healthy living centre which is open to anyone – encouraging people of all ages to come along and join a range of health, fitness and relaxation activities.”
Rooms for Hire at the Sundial Centre
The Sundial Centre also has a range of fully equipped spaces available to hire, including:
- A community hall which can hold 50 people seated and 70 standing.
- Large, quiet meeting room with SMART board system and Wi-Fi facilities.
- The Sundial Spice Café can be hired out for events and catering, which includes a licensed bar.
- Therapy room with massage couch and hairdressing salon with fully-fitted hair salon wash unit.
- A computer room, with eight computers
Room hire is available from £25. Discounts are available for voluntary or charitable groups. To book, call 020 3828 3928 or visit https://www.peabody.org.uk/neighbourhoods/sundial-centre/sundial-centre-rooms-for-hire-tower-hamlets and fill in the ‘Get in Touch’ form at the bottom of the page.
Darwin Court is based in Walworth, Southwark just off the Old Kent Road. The centre includes sports facilities which are open to the public; and a housing scheme for the over-50s. This means that the local community can join residents in enjoying a range of health, fitness and relaxation activities.Darwin Court works with partners such as Southwark College, Sports Action Zone, Fusion, and the Aylesbury Healthy Living Network.
Facilities at Darwin Court include:
- Swimming pool: Sessions for different groups: over 50s, women only, schools, parents with children under 5, as well as open public sessions. Swimming lessons can also be arranged.
- Exercise classes: These include yoga, relaxation, fitness for the over-50s, stretch, women-only keep fit, Pilates and t’ai chi.
- Therapy room: Offers treatments such as massage and reflexology, plus a hairdressing salon.
- Employment and training: Peabody advisors offer free one-to-one advice and guidance in job-search, CVs, volunteering and training opportunities. They work closely with a range of employers and local partners to access a range of job vacancies.
- Conference room: Room for hire with overhead projector, smart board system and Wi-Fi facilities. Catering also available on request.
To find full information about classes, prices and timetables at Darwin Court visit peabody.org.uk/neighbourhoods/darwin-court/darwin-court-timetable
Bruce House Centre is based in Holborn, a 10 minute walk from Covent Garden station.
Opened by the London County Council in 1906, the building was in a state of disrepair when Peabody bought and renovated it, and it was then officially opened by The Queen in 1995. Today, the Peabody community centre sits underneath housing managed by Riverside, Look Ahead and Centrepoint – these offer housing and support to the borough’s most vulnerable people.
Bruce House Peabody centre also provides job search support such as; CV writing, skills development, careers advice and volunteering.
The multi-use purpose of the building means people using the centre are a variety of ages and come from a wide range of backgrounds. This makes the centre extremely inclusive and welcoming. Go, make yourself a cup of tea and have a chat in the kitchen.
“Bruce House is an outstanding facility which has been supporting Londoners since 1906. There is a real sense of community amongst those who live and attend Bruce House which we are proud to be a part of.”
Stephen Howlett, Peabody CEO
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