Swaythling neighbourhood centre

Swaythling neighbourhood centre is a large, two storey building which sits on the site of the old Hampton Park School. The school was given over as a neighbourhood centre in 1976 and the community association was formed in 1988. It is a hub of the Swaythling communities including Flower Roads and Hampton Park areas.

Downstairs there is a meeting room with tea making facilities and a sink. Upstairs is the large hall/function room with a fully equipped kitchen. It has a stage and an area which can be divided off as a separate section. Also available with the hire of the hall is a coffee lounge. The Nuffield Theatre group, along with a tai chi course and Southampton Youth Association, among others currently use the centre.

Find out more about Swaythling community centre

1. Location and contact details

Off Broadlands Road
Swaythling
Southampton
SO16 3AY

To make a booking or an enquiry call 023 8031 5287 (Lettings Officer).

2. Volunteer

The centre is run by local volunteers who are responsible for the day to day running of the community centre and are always happy to hear from potential new volunteers. Are you interested in your local community and helping run a community meeting place? Anyone living in the area who would like to help is welcome to join. All types of skills are needed; secretaries, treasurers and lettings officers etc. If you don’t want a specific role don’t worry. All centres want community minded, enthusiastic people to help whatever their level of involvement. Most volunteers find it only takes a couple of hours a month.

3. Hire charges

The information below was correct at the time of publishing but we advise you confirm details with the Lettings Officer on 023 8031 5287 when making enquiries or a booking.

Meeting room (Room 4)	£15-20 per hour (the first hour is non-returnable)
Large hall	£25 per hour (exceptions may apply and the first hours hire is non-returnable)

4. Regular activities

The groups and activities below were correct at the time of publishing but for further details you will need to contact the Lettings Officer on 023 8031 5287.

Day	Time	Activity	Contact
Monday to Friday	9:00am until 5:00pm	TWICS (IT Training)	Contact the centre
Monday	1:30pm until 3:30pm	Over 50's Club	Contact the centre
Monday	3:45pm until 4:30pm	Tai Chi	Contact the centre
Monday	6:30pm until 9:30pm	Albion Band Practice	Contact the centre
Tuesday	10:30am until 1:30pm	Lunch and Laughs	Contact the centre
Tuesday (1st Tuesday a month)	7:15pm	Swaythling Committee Meeting	Contact the centre
Wednesday	9:30am until 12:00pm	Love to Learn Club	Contact the centre
Wednesday	7:30pm until 9:30pm	Foresters Group	Contact the centre
Thursday	11:00am until 12:00pm	Active Options	Contact the centre
Thursday	6:00pm until 9:00pm	Youth Club for Older Teenagers	Contact the centre
Friday	6:00pm until 9:00pm	Bingo	Contact the centre
Sunday	Morning	Church Messiah Christ	Contact the centre
Approx. every 6 weeks	10:00am until 2:00pm	Jumble Sale	Contact the centre
Various	Varies	Nuffield Theatre Practice	Contact the centre

5. Facilities

Building the centre is a two storey ex-school.
Usage Parties, weddings, activity groups and meetings.
Accessibility The centre is wheelchair accessible and has a lift to the first floor.
Parking spaces 40.
Hall (left) Spacious for activity groups.

Kitchen included in the hire charge of the large hall, complete with:
- microwave
- fridge
- freezer
- cooker
- crockery

Coffee lounge can be hired with the large hall.

Small meeting room
- tea making facilities
- sink
- fridge
- small presentation stage

Other The centre has a community notice board, notices are displayed at the discretion of the Association.