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Toothill Community Centre celebrates 30 years

R esiden ts and
community organisers
in Toothill are looking
for ward to their
community centre’s
30th birthday bash on

13th September and
celebrating the role it
has played in the area
since opening on 10th
September 1984, writes
Juliet Platt.
Reflecting on the importance of
the centre, coordinator Annette
Kennedy said: “The community
centre is and has been a focal point
for people to gather and socialise
in Toothill. We currently host over
a dozen regular groups catering for modest prices, guarantees a regular and see the friendships that form better meets current and future
all ages from 5 to 95. It is a venue footfall, as well as a reliable source here.” requirements, and continues to
that is in constant use and always of income to keep the centre viable. Describing what the future holds, serve the community for many
gives a friendly welcome.” Commenting on the most community centre committee years to come.”
Amongst the groups on offer memorable aspects of the member Peter Egan said: “The If you are a Toothill resident not
are U3A, a weekly walking group, community centre’s history Annette building could be an attractive and yet familiar with the community
community café, Slimming World said: “We had a great Jubilee day affordable venue for weddings and centre, be sure to go along to the
and martial arts training. The here, as well as numerous festivals other functions. We are exploring 30th anniversary celebrations and
presence of a members’ bar on and family days. It’s lovely that opportunities to refurbish and find out what the centre’s currently
site, serving good quality beer at people come back year after year revitalise the centre so that it got to offer. See the advert below.

Join us at the 30th Anniversary Celebrations

2pm - 11pm on Saturday 13th September 2014 at the Village Centre
Open to all Toothill residents and user groups of the Centre

Free hog roast • Free BBQ • Free Bouncy Castle • Free go karts

Free Cakes & Biscuits • Free Tea, Coffee & Squash • Free Face
Painting • Live bands • Licensed bar • Police Car & Fire Engine

Toothill Big Local (TBL) is the organisation responsible for ...Plus Much, Much, More!
administering the £1 million lottery grant within Toothill. It is
represented by a Partnership Committee that manages the
processes for obtaining and distributing the funds in accor- (Please Note: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times)
dance with the wishes of residents, and in compliance with
the rules laid down by the National Lottery. The committee, In association with
comprised entirely of elected volunteers, is working closely
with the TBL action group, Swindon Borough Council,
consultants and others to bring about significant and lasting
changes to make Toothill a better place to live.

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