A small community centre at the heart of local life.
Pop along for a free Kids Easter Party at Hollingdean Community Centre on Wednesday afternoon, 1st April 2026. There will be lots of fun to be had including Easter bonnet making at our art workshop. Plenty of Easter treats and disco from DJ Johnny C.
The summer issue of the Heart of Hollingdean newsletter will be distributed straight to people’s door as well as local community spaces – it could be the perfect opportunity to reach new people!
Please email lindajames@trustdevcom.org.uk for the price list and format guidance.
Please note there is limited space for advertising and submissions will be on a first come, first served basis although priority may be given to adverts that are time sensitive.
Some of you may well know that Hollingdean News sadly stopped running last year and Hollingdean Development Trust has been happy to take on this to create the new Heart of Hollingdean News letter and we hope you like it.
For those of you who don’t know Hollingdean Development Trust is a local charity in Hollingdean based out of the community centre in Thompson Road. The trustees are all volunteers. Some live in Hollingdean, others don’t but all have a love of the area and a wish to help improve the space. The trust celebrated 25 years last year having charitable status and look forward to many more. But we can’t do any of this without YOU!
Take a look inside and see what’s on offer for you in your area and if it’s not there, what would you like to see? Let us know and maybe we can support this. Content creators and willing delivery help are currently needed. Contact: Linda lindajames@trustdevcom.org.uk
If you have not received your copy yet, look out for it in the local area or at the community centre.
Enjoy this first edition and let us know if you can contribute to the next edition.
Extra help is available for households in Brighton & Hove struggling to pay for food, energy and other essential costs.
You can also find information on help to pay for energy bills and further advice on support with the cost of living on gov.uk.
If you receive benefits and need help to pay for essentials, apply for help from our Local Discretionary Social Fund.
If you already claim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit and need extra help to pay your Council Tax, apply for discretionary council tax support.
Hollingdean Community Centre applied for Estate Development Budget funding @teamcommunityengagement_bhcc to ‘Brighten The Centre‘. The grant was awarded and local artist Carl Evens @manual_halftone was asked to design and paint the murals to the front and entrance hallway in the Community Centre. Thank you Carl for a great job.
The Community, Advice, Support and Education, Charity are having a Free Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday 14 December 2024 at Hollingdean Community Centre. There will be food, refreshments, a magician and a children’s disco. At the end of the Party each child will receive a Christmas present for Father Christmas.
Families wishing to attend are asked to fill out a form before the party at Case Central, 4 Crestway Parade, Brighton BN1 7BL, open from 10am to 2-30pm, Tuesday to Friday, and should be returned the day before the Party on Friday 13th December 2024. This party is free for families on income based benefits. Thank you to the Community, Advice, Support and Education, Charity and there volunteers for this event.
Join us every Monday at 3.30 to 4.30pm (term time only) for our free contemporary dance club. A dynamic Turkish inspired contemporary dance group funded by Brighton & Hove Council, Active for Life. Your kids will learn to dance, develop their creativity and take part in performances to you to see. Taught by a teacher from the Ceyda Tanc Dance Company. See some of their videos here.
All abilities welcome, just turn up. Turn up on the day in or sign up with laura.marshall@brighton-hove.gov.uk
See the ‘Let’s get moving‘ calendar for other classes here.
2-6pm – Afternoon Tea & Neighbourhood Action Planning, Community group/volunteer info (set community priorities in an informal space)
2-6pm – Growing Hollingdean planting sessions and activities
2-4pm – Crafts corner in small room with Kidzone and Hollingdean Craft Group
4-4.30pm – Hollingdean Development Trust Annual General Meeting
5-6pm – Stay active trial sessions with Julia from Friday Fitness
Your ideas count!
The Ageing Well Brighton and Hove annual festival provides opportunities for people aged 50 and over to explore new experiences and meet new people. The festival is a celebration of Brighton and Hove as a City in which to age well, to highlight the many activities that help reduce isolation and increase well-being in the older population. The Festival allows event organisers to put on special events that are examples of the year round activities that are available to people looking to meet new people and stay active in body and mind.
See the video here and we look forward to seeing you.
See the Ageing Well website.
Join us for our 2024 Open Day for FREE fun activities, there will be food and community information.
2pm – Have your say about your community with Neighbourhood Action Plans (NAPs).
Meet local community groups, new people and join the activities, arts & crafts and demo fitness classes.
4pm – Our annual meeting of Hollingdean Development Trust.
Please share and we look forward to seeing you!
Receive up to £400 towards a community project that supports healthy living! See here for more details. Hollingdean Development Trust administers the Healthy Neighbourhood Fund on a yearly basis to support local community groups and projects. 2024 applications are now open, closing date 31 October 2024!
For more information contact:
Esme email esmeyoung@trustdevcom.org.uk or call 07367 360 134
Or pop into the community centre and chat to Shirley
Inspired by Hollingdean car less boot sale in 2020, put your walking shoes on and get out looking for some bargains or set up a table, mat or rail outside your house / flat to sell! Click here for google map to view all the locations. Email Jo-seph on summerstreetfair@gmail.com with your address and what you be selling and he will add you to the map. Sign up now!
Growing Hollingdean and Froglife will be at Hollingdean Community Orchard, at the back of Hollingdean Park on 18th August as part of the street fair. This free event welcomes everyone. Join us and chat to the volunteers about Hollingdean’s wildlife pond and street tree’s. We look forward to meeting you and please share.
FREE Skateboarding Taster Sessions
Skateboards, helmets and pads are all provided
Qualified coaches will teach basic skateboarding skills in
a supervised, safe and fun environment
Where: Hollingdean Skatepark
When: Saturday 10th August
Who: Age 7+
What time: 9 – 12pm with each session starting on the hour lasting 45 minutes
To book a place please contact us on 01273 294 589 or email: healthylifestyles@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Everyone welcome to join.
See the ‘What’s On’ page for up-to-date and regular list of classes such as:
Pilates classes, Monday Movers, Hollingdean Knitting Group, Brighton Borrowers, Brighstore Hollingdean Affordable Food Scheme, Hollingdean Yoga Group, Hollingdean Wednesdays with World Food Project, Brighton Community Acupuncture, Hollingbean Café in association with Real Junk Food, Hollingdean Library Sessions, Friday Fitness with Roz or Julia, Functional Fitness Classes, Third Space CIC Theatre Group, Hollingdean Repair Café and Brethren in Christ Church.
You will also find helpful leaflets about all sorts, from health to events. Please help yourself and take away to read in your own time or give to a friend or neighbour.
If you would like to add your leaflet, poster, rent a space or room for classes or an event please contact Shirley here.
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