Hollingdean Community Centre

Come along to the New Hollingdean Sewing Group

19 October 2026

Monday, 16th November 2026, 9.30 to 11.30am

Everyone is welcome! From beginners to experienced sewers.

Join local residents and friends, Janice & Sarahjane for a friendly morning of sewing, making, sharing ideas and learning together.

Whether you’re an experienced sewer or just starting out, we’d love you to join us. Perhaps you have a hole to mend, clothes to repair, a dress to make, or an unfinished project waiting to be completed. Bring along whatever you’d like to sew!

Together, we can:

Help with sewing problems.
Help with alterations and repairs.
Help with pattern alterations and garment fitting.
Recycle and transform old items into something new.
Share ideas, tips and creative inspiration.
Learn new skills, build confidence and make friends.

We’ll share our knowledge, celebrate what we achieve and learn from one another. No question is too small, and everyone has something to share!

What should I bring?

Please bring your own sewing equipment and materials for your project. A sewing machine will also be available for you to use.

Limited places, please book on Eventbrite

Help get this Sewing Group started!

This is a trial session to see how much interest there is and find out what everyone would enjoy. If it goes well, we hope to make it a regular group. Come along and join in, we’d love to meet you and see your projects!

Your Hosts: Janice & Sarahjane

Janice is an experienced dressmaker and knitter who delights in the art of creating beautiful clothes by hand. Sarahjane is a passionate sewer, maker and graphic designer, with a love of creativity and all things handmade. Together, they share a passion for sewing and the joy that comes from learning new skills and bringing ideas to life.

Questions or want to join the waiting list or to volunteer?

Email us at hollingdeansewinggroup@gmail.com or contact the Hollingdean Community Centre on 01273 236160. We look forward to sewing, creating and sharing with you!

A Community Partnership with Climate in Communities Project

This is a pilot session funded with funding from the Climate in Communities project. If you want to find out more about this please contact Polly with any thoughts, questions or how to get involved: hollclime@hotmail.com

Thank you to all those involved in the partnership.

Hollingdean Community Centre, Climates for Community, National Lottery Trusts for Development for Communities

Hollingdean Community Centre the heart of the community!

Tavistock Down Residents Event, Thursday 24th September 2026

17 September 2026

Let’s talk about Two Trees Community Garden

Tavistock Down Residents Event, Thursday 24th September 2026 at Hollingdean Community Centre

Free Fun Event at Hollingdean Community Centre

Thursday, 24th September 2026 from 3.30 to 5pm

Come along to this free, fun community event to chat about the future of Two Trees Community Garden. Share your thoughts and ideas, and meet Polly, our Hollingdean Outreach Worker – see more information here https://hollingdeancommunitycentre.co.uk/climate-for-communities/.

3.30 to 4.30pm – Hot / cold drinks, snacks and chat. Pom Pom making with Karen Tilley.

4pm & 4.45pm – Two Trees Community Garden Tours

4.30pm – Storytelling with Sheila Sword

Everyone is welcome, come along, have a cuppa, get creative, explore the garden and share your ideas.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Hollingdean Free Cook & Eat Sessions for Young People

15 September 2026

Karen Tilley, Hollingdean Cook and Eat Sessions for Young People, 13th January and 10th February 2027, Evenings

13th January and 10th February 2027 at Hollingdean Community Centre, 6 to 8.30pm

Are you 15 – 18 years old? Sign up now!

Hands-on cooking, shared meals, and a friendly place to learn new skills. All for FREE! Wednesday evenings on 13th January 2027 and 10th February 2027, 6pm – 8:30pm.

Interested in working in catering or learning recipes to cook at home?

Then these sessions are for you. Join us for our two first sessions. Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road. BN1 7BH.

Email to register your interest contact Karen Tilley theworldfoodproject@yahoo.com

LEARN NEW SKILLS – Try new recipes and build confidence in the kitchen.

MAKE FRIENDS – Meet new people and be part of a supportive community.

SHARED MEALS – Cook together and enjoy great food around the table.

GOOD FOR YOU – Eat well, feel better and discover new favourite foods.

We look forward to seeing you.

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What’s On at Hollingdean Community Centre 2026

10 September 2026

New murals at your community centre November 2024 by Carl Evens

Hollingdean Community Centre offers free and low-cost classes, events, fitness sessions, theatre groups, repair cafés, meeting room and wellbeing activities for all ages in Brighton, see below. Hall hire is also available for click here. Our latest events can be found on the Home Page.

Mondays

Craft & Art Creative

Every Mondays, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, FREE to everyone.
Contact Zeenat 07955 674 226.

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Contemporary Dance Club

Every Monday 3.30 – 4.30pm (term time only) for ages 7 to 13 years old, FREE
Learn dance and performances with Ceyda Tanc Dance Company. All abilities welcome, drop in or contact Shirley at the community centre to book a place for more information.

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Pilates for Men & Women

Every Monday, 6.15 – 7pm, £7 per person, pay as you go
Beginners to intermediate level. Pilates is a low-impact, highly effective system of exercise that: improve balance and endurance, muscle strength, posture, helps keep with aches and pains at bay, boost mental health. Contact julia.firststepsfitness@yahoo.com.

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Monday Movers!

Every Monday, 5pm – 6pm, £4 per person, concessions available
An exercise class to music for young at heart but older adults. Contact Jacquie 07940 510 038.

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Tuesdays

Brighstore Hollingdean Affordable Food Scheme

Every Tuesday – Main Hall, 1pm – 4pm, Ring for Details 07306 655 432. Facebook for updates – BrightstoreBrighton

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Hollingdean Residence Association

3rd Tuesday of the month – Meeting room – 6pm Open to all council tenants. Contact: Ian, Ianbeck1966@yahoo.com, 07796 842 209, Des 07952 869 959, Community Engagement Officer: Clare, clare.nichols@brighton-hove.gov.uk

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Capoeira Dance Group

Every Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm, call for more information, contact Ceza 07366 605 790.

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Wednesdays

Hollingdean Yoga Group

Wednesday term time, 9.30am – 10.30am (drop-in), £7, £4.50 Concessions, ask for new member offer
HYG is a low-cost inclusive group run by volunteers and led by experienced teachers. Facebook: Hollingdean Yoga Group, or email: hollingdeanyoga@gmail.com, Call mornings on 01273 236 160.

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*Hollingdean Wednesday – meet the gang!*

Hollingdean Wednesdays

Every other Wednesday, Various times, please see the website for current times. Donations / Pay As You Feel

A fortnightly program of fun, free workshops and events including music, cooking, and poetry. Songwriting Group; Poetry and creative writing; Tea and jam; Hollingsings; Hollingdean Folk Sessions – events calendar;
Cook Around the World and Cook Around the Community. Sessions are drop-in BUT cooking needs to be booked in advance. https://www.hollingdeanwednesdays.com/

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Thursdays

Real Junk Food Project Hollingdean Community Centre — Hollingdean Café in association with Real Junk Food Project

Hollingdean Café in association with Real Junk Food Project

Every Thursdays, 12.30pm – 1.45pm, Donations / Pay As You Feel, Volunteers always welcome
Contact Spam 07817 261 064.

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Community Support Hub

Every second Thursday of the month, 12.30 – 2.30pm, FREE
Each month a different theme supporting your heath and wellbeing. See our website for this months theme.

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Fridays

Friday Fitness Hollingdean Community Centre — *Friday Fitness*

Friday Fitness with Roz or Julia

Every Friday, 9.30am – 10.30am, £7 per person.
Contact Roz: 07889 232 970 or Julia: 07974 516 546.

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Functional Fitness hOLLINGDEAN cOMMUNITY cENTRE — *Functional Fitness*

Functional Fitness Class

Every Friday, 11am – 12noon, £4 per person
Improve your: Energy levels, strength, balance and stamina. You can stand, sit or a mixture of both, suitable for those who have been physically inactive and older exercisers. Professional trainer, exercises to support everyday life, accessible class for all abilities, its sociable and fun. Contact Julia: 07974 516 546. julia.firststepsfitness@yahoo.com

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Brighton Community Acupuncture

Every Friday. Various time, please call for information. Concessions available from £30 to £45. Acupuncture is beneficial for a wide range of conditions, see website. Contact Amadis info and bookings 07964 291 417
or email amadis@brightoncommunityacupuncture.com https://www.brightoncommunityacupuncture.com/

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Saturdays

Third Space CIC Theatre Group

Saturdays (term time), 10am – 12.00pm
Free – Brighton’s Youth Theatre and classes, for 5 to 26 years. Contact 07784 589 244 or email info@thirdspacetheatre.co.uk, https://thirdspacetheatre.co.uk/

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Celebration Day - Climate for Communities, Hollingdean Community Centre, 2026

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Hollingdean Repair Café

1st Saturday of the month, 2pm – 5pm, FREE, Volunteers welcome. For more information or contact 07366 605 790.

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Sundays

Brethren in Christ Church

Every Sunday, 10am – 1.30pm, FREE everyone welcome

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Monthly Drop-In Community Support Hub

8 September 2026

Mental Health, Wellbeing & Sleep, Thursday 8th September 2026, 12.30pm

Making a welcome return is our fabulous Hollingdean Community Support hub. This months theme is focusing on Mental Health, Wellbeing and Sleep. Do you have a concerns, questions or just need a bit of advice. Pop alone to chat to one of our advisors. New for September, Natter with the Nurses.

The support hub runs along side the Hollingdean Café run by the Real Junk Food Project who donate and prepare a yummy cooked lunch from 12.30 to 1.45pm. Donations / Pay As You Feel.

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Repair Café, 1st Saturday of the Month at Hollingdean Community Centre

5 September 2026

This Saturday 2pm – 5pm, Hollingdean Community Centre

Please join us at the Repair Café this Saturday afternoon, from 2pm to 5pm at Hollingdean Community Centre. We welcome both repairees and repairers to a friendly and collaborative environment where you can reduce waste, share knowledge and learn new skills. Our aim is to give your broken items a second lease of life by offering advice and basic repairs and maintenance. Typical repairs include clothing and zips, simple bike repairs, small electrical items, basic electronics, and simple computer and phone repairs or advice. For more information, please visit our Facebook page here for more information or contact 07366 605 790.

Pelican Parcels comes to Hollingdean Community Centre, September 2026

2 September 2026

Pelican Parcels donation box comes to Hollingdean Community Centre 2026

Hollingdean Community Centre is pleased and proud to announce our new partnership with the brilliant Pelican Parcels! This has come about through delivering our Community support hubs and the Climate in the Communities project. Not sure what these are… follow the links and read all about the amazing things in your local community.

Pelican Parcels at Hollingdean COmmunity Centre September 2026

Pelican Parcels Take Unwanted Items from New Born to Teenagers

Pelican Parcels is a Brighton-based charity supported by a wonderful team of dedicated volunteers. They collect, sort and carefully package unwanted items for children from newborns through to teenagers, giving them a new lease of life with families who need them. The charity also accepts essential baby equipment that is no longer needed and redistributes it to families who are struggling and may otherwise be unable to access these much-needed items and helpful support. Through the generosity of donors and the commitment of its volunteers, Pelican Parcels helps make sure that children and families in need receive practical essentials, helpful support and a little extra kindness when they need it most.

Do you think you may need the support or know someone who does? Pop in and we can send a referral message to the partnership.

Do you have any items to donate? We have a drop off box located at the entrance of the community centre in Thompson Road for you to drop off any items in the box. Open Monday to Fridays, 9:30am – 12:30pm.

For larger items such as high chairs, costs and buggies, these can be dropped off by prior arrangement contact Shirley at the community Centre on 01273 236160 or through the website contact us page https://www.pelicanparcels.org.uk/

Kids Hollingdean Contemporary Dance Club

1 September 2026

FREE Kids Dance Classes Every Monday 3.30 – 4.30pm (term time) for ages 7 to 13 years

FREE Every Monday 3.30 – 4.30pm (term time only), Ages 7 to 13 Years

Learn dance and performances with Ceyda Tanc Dance Company. Ceyda Tanc Dance seeks to create work that is accessible, enjoyable and empowering for audiences spanning ages, cultures and backgrounds. Community and participation are at the core of our practice, encompassing a strong community of collaborators and participants. We are passionate about empowering women and girls, and reaching refugee and migrant communities in the UK through dance. We provide high-quality, artist-led dance activities for people of all ages and abilities, including bespoke commissions and intergenerational community workshops.

All Abilities Welcome

Drop in or contact Shirley at the community centre to book a place or for more information.

Volunteer support is always welcomed.

Schools out in Hollingdean, Wednesday 26th August 2026

18 August 2026

Schools out in Hollindean - Free Event Summer 26 August 2026

Free Hollingdean Community Centre Event, 26th August 2026, 2.30 to 5pm

Join us for a family fun afternoon of creativity from Arts & Crafts with Kidzone Art Club to dancing with our DJ & Disco. And lots of free treats for everyone. For more information contact Shirley: hdtrustee@hotmail.com or 01273 236160.

Schools out in Hollingdean, Wednesday 26th August 2026

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Hollingdean Contemporary Dance Club, Monday 14th September 2026

30 July 2026

Hollingdean Community Centre After School Club

FREE Contemporary Dance Club for children aged 7–13, running during school term time only.

Mondays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Main Hall, Hollingdean Community Centre

The club is proudly supported by Ceyda Tanc Dance Company and Hollingdean Development Trust.

Sign up now to start on Monday 14 September 2026.

To book a place or find out more, contact Shirley: hdtrustee@hotmail.com or 01273 236160.

Build Your Own Video Game, Kids Free 6 Week Summer Club with GameForge Guild

29 July 2026

Starts Friday 31st July 2026 at Hollingdean Community Centre

Ages 9 to 12 and 13+, 10am to 12noon

A beginners build your own game club with GameForge Guild, for young creators, no experience needed. Kids learn real coding fundamentals by building, testing, improving, problem solving, sharing a playable game of their own and having fun. Beginners welcome, learn real skills for the future, hands on projects, small cohorts with big ideas. Future term-time cohort details are confirmed before booking.

6-week Summer Course:

6 × 90-minute structured sessions
All session materials provided
Small group class sizes of 8-12 students
Week 6 parent showcase event
Level 1 Completion Certificate
DBS-checked instructor
Public Liability Insurance covered

Apply for a place

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Newsletter Summer 2026

29 July 2026

Heart of Hollingdean Newsletter

Thank you to the Hollingdean Development Trust for designing the Heart of Hollingdean Summer Newsletter 2026. Read and take part in New route 20 Bus Survey. Updates from Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman on Nettleton Court and Dudeney Lodge. A pesto recipe from Anna & Karen part of the World Food Project. Read about 19a Gallery and Hollingdean Wholefoods, Community Support Hubs, What’s On at the community centre, update on our Climate for Communities event day. See events on this summer. Read about what’s happening in Two Trees Community Gardens and Growing Hollingdean. Useful information of names and phone numbers of people who can help.

Thank you to the Hollingdean Development Trust for designing the Heart of Hollingdean Summer Newsletter 2026.

Inside, you can:

Take part in the new Route 20 bus survey.
Read updates from Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman on Nettleton Court and Dudeney Lodge.
Try Anna and Karen’s pesto recipe from the World Food Project.
Learn about 19a Gallery, Hollingdean Wholefoods, and the Community Support Hubs.
Discover What’s On at Hollingdean Community Centre this summer.
Read an update on our Climate for Communities celebration day.
Find out what’s happening at Two Trees Community Garden and Growing Hollingdean.
Access useful contact details for local people and organisations that can provide support.

Read the newsletter, get involved, and discover what’s happening across Hollingdean this summer.

Volunteers Needed for Deliveries

Our newsletter is delivered by volunteers, and we’re looking for more people who can help four times a year. Each delivery is a short walk around your local neighbourhood. Delivering around 50 newsletters takes approximately 45 minutes, making it a simple way to support your community. If you can help with deliveries, please contact Shirley through the contact page.

We’re also looking for volunteers to write articles and help put the newsletter together. If you’d like to get more involved in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Shirley.

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Hollingdean Number 20 Bus Survey

29 June 2026

Please take the time to share your thoughts on the new 20 Bus route

You may or may not know that the Community Centre hosted a public community meeting with Brighton & Hove Buses to discuss the planned changes of the local route going to and from Hollingdean. The new route went ahead with very little consultation. Commercial Director Nick Hill advised us at the meeting to contact their Customer Service team to notify of any issue you have experienced.

Based on this we have complied our own short survey for you to share your views. Please take a moment to complete the survey, link below.

Link to our short 10 question survey here, thank you for your time. Please share!

If you would like to complain directly to Brighton & Hove Buses

Customer services team are open from 0600 until 2200 Mondays to Fridays, 0800 until 2200 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. You can contact them directly via social media on Facebook or X, call us on 01273 886200 or email us at info@buses.co.uk

Need a link to the new 20 bus timetable, click link here.

Join Mel in the garden and learn what is growing at Two Trees Community Open Day, Saturday 20th June 2026, 10 to 1pm

Brighton & Hove Community Garden Month – Route to Roots

19 June 2026

Two Trees Community Open Day, Saturday 20th June 2026, 10 to 1pm

Join Mel in the garden and learn what is growing

Two Trees Community Garden is one of 19 gardens taking part in Brighton & Hove Community Garden Month – Route to Roots. Click here for details of other gardens you can visit by bus. This is a city-wide programme and each garden will have it own character. Other gardens are open on various weekends throughout June.

Visit Two Tree’s home page to find out how to access the garden by clicking here. Beware our pathways in the garden are uneven and only made up of rough grass, we are slowly making the pathways smoother, if you would like to help dig out paths, please chat to Mel.

There will be access to Hollingdean Community Centre toilets. Local shops nearby for refreshments and picnic tables in the shade.

The 50 Bus has changed the 20

Our 50 bus has changed to the number 20. Getting from the town centre has also changed to the Imperial Arcade C7 bus stop and then heads north to the station. Or you can catch the 20 on North Road in the North Laines at Wagamama’s and it heads to London Road shops. Click here for the timetable.

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Community Support Hubs – Reaching out for the help you need

18 June 2026

At Hollingdean Community Centre, every 2nd Thursday of the month, 12.30 to 2.30pm

Hollingdean Community Centre is pleased to be able to offer local support at our Hub events open to everyone for free. The next event is Families, Children & Summer Wellbeing, 9th July 2026, 12.30-2.30pm. Sun, safety and hydration, oral health demonstrations for kids and back to school immunisation. If you can’t make Hollingdean pop along to Hollingbury at the Old Boat Community Centre.

Also including Pay-as-you-feel lunch from Real Junk Food Cafe, blood pressure and bookable health checks (can be prebooked contact the Community Centre for more information) and social prescribing from Together Co.

Latest news from the Support Hubs

At our last session, Thursday 12 June 2026, we were able to offer the community free ear checks and cleaning if needed. 23 people benefited from this service and without the hubs this would not have been possible.

Thanks to Brijesh and Jay for giving there time and resources.

Everyone’s Environment: Voices

16 June 2026

Everyone’s Environment: Voices

Could you use your voice to influence decisions about climate and nature?

Part of the Climate of Communities project is to seek and hear the voices of parts of the community not normally reached. Everyone’s environment voices is helping to change that. You don’t need to be an expert. Your lived experience matters. Through Voices, you’ll be supported to share your perspective, contribute to public debate, and help ensure decisions reflect real life. We’re looking for 25 participants from communities often left out of environmental conversations to share their experiences, build confidence, and help shape change. To find out more click here.

Free event on 8th July 2026

An online Q&A session for anyone interested in learning more about the Everyone’s Environment: Voices programme.

What to expect

Learn about the Voices programme and what it offers
Understand what taking part involves (including time commitment)
Find out who the programme is for and whether it’s right for you
Learn about the application process and how decisions are made
Ask questions in a friendly, informal space

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Wow What A Day!!

15 June 2026

Celebrating what we have and what could be in Hollingdean

The Community Centre were delighted to host…

Our Celebration Day was the launch of Hollingdean Development Trust’s Climate in the Community project. It was a fantastic day for the residents to come and find out about all the green projects going on in the area. We where joined by Brightstore, BHESCO, Tech Takeback, Brighton Borrowers, Growing Hollingdean – Two Tree Community Garden, Hollingdean Repair Cafe, and local artist Karen Tilley making paper pom-poms. Including a yummy lunch provided by Sussex Surplus and a great song written for the event by the Hollingdean Song Writers.

A big thank you to one and all for fabulous groups that gave their time to this event, it made the day magical

A big thank you to our local councillor and current Mayor of Brighton & Hove Theresa Fowler for supporting our event. See what she said here.

The community came together and strengthened local connections, actively supporting each other, sharing helpful resources, and engaging in the exciting events happening in Hollingdean. For example Tech Takeback took 17 referrals for devices to be repurposed. We hope this will lead to digital awareness courses in Hollingdean.

Watch out for the next stage of this community project. If you would like to be involved please contact Polly on hollclime@hotmail.com

Hollingdean – Celebrating what we have and what could be…

22 May 2026

Free Celebration Event, Saturday 30th May 2026, 11am-3pm at Hollingdean Community Centre

Join us at Hollingdean Community Centre on Saturday 30th May 2026 for:

Free lunch lunch is provided by Sussex Surplus
Stalls from local groups and activities:
Hollingdean Repair Cafe – tool sharpening, clothes mending and household electrical item repairs
Growing Hollingdean
Brightstore
BHESCO
Tech Takeback
Brighton Borrowers
Hollingdean Wholefoods
Energy advice
Free raffle ticket on arrival – win a locally sourced hamper!
Free film screening of “Together we grow“
Guided walks at Two Trees Community Garden, 12-2pm, meet the gardeners
Live performance from Hollingdean Songwriters 12.30-1pm (part of Hollingdean Wednesdays more information here)

Click here for more information

Hollingdean - Celebrating what we have and what could be... Free Celebration Event, Saturday 30th May 2026, 11am-3pm at Hollingdean Community Centre

Come and share what you love about Hollingdean and your ideas for the future

‘Together We Grow‘ by Happen Films, tells the inspiring story of a thriving hub helping to build resilience into its local community by farming in urban backyards, sewing with recycled materials, repairing bikes – you name it, Common Unity is doing it!

Hollingdean Repair Cafe

Chi – general repairs including wood, sharpening tools and knives, bicycles.
Gabrielle – general repairs including textiles/sewing, bicycles.
John – general repairs including electrical.
Ralph – General repairs including mechanical, electrical/electronic, computers.

You can view the weekly events and activities at Hollingdean Community Centre on our “What’s On” page here click here.

Funded by Climate for Communities click here for more information, meet the people involved.

Information about accessibility at Hollingdean Community Centre click here.

Climate for Communities, Hollingdean Community Centre, 2026

Hollingdean Songwriters Songs

The Hollingdean Songwriters gifted us two wonderful songs at our celebration event, and here are the lyrics and chords for you to enjoy, play and sing along with. Why not join them every Wednesday for fun, free songwriting workshops at the Community Centre?

Everyone is welcome. Find out about all our regular events here: What’s On 2026 / 2027 – Your Hollingdean Community Centre

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Have your say on Rubbish & Recycling Services before 20th May 2026

8 May 2026

Have your say on Rubbish & Recycling Services May 2026

New Food Waste Bins Collected 1,700 tonnes!

The council is inviting residents to share their views on a potential change to household rubbish collections in a citywide survey and engagement events. Over the past two years, the waste and recycling service in Brighton & Hove has been transformed. Free food waste collections are now available across the city, and plastic pots, tubs and trays have been added to recycling collections. Thanks to everyone’s efforts locally, more than 1,700 tonnes of food waste have already been collected, and the refuse and recycling crews now routinely collect around 99% of planned collections and are working to get this down to zero.

We are now seeing the amount of waste in the refuse bins fall significantly, so the council is considering introducing less frequent household rubbish collections for households with their own wheelie bins. This will not effect weekly food waste, medical waste collections or communal on-street services in the city centre and shared bins in flats.

Online Survey About Rubbish & Recycling

Residents can have their say in two ways – by completing the online survey (takes about 5 minutes) on the council’s Your Voice platform or by attending one of the engagement events. This survey ends 20th May 2026. We will share the date for these shortly. We will be doing social media posts which it would be helpful if you could like, share or comment on. Thank you.

Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Repair and Recycle Right

Click here if you are unsure what you can and can’t recycle in Brighton & Hove Bins

Easy to use website for other recycling places e.g. soft plastics – https://www.recyclenow.com

Furniture / clothes / books / toys / kitchenware etc. at Shabitat

Repair Café at the Hollingdean Community Centre, 1st Saturday of the month, 2-5pm, FREE. We welcome both repairees and repairers in a friendly and collaborative environment in which we can reduce waste, share and learn new skills. We want to give your broken items we own a second lease of life! We offer advice and basic repairs and maintenance. Some typical fixes: clothing, zips, simple bike repair; small electrics; basic electronics; simple computer; phone repair / advice.

Hanover Action, Wildlife Gardening Workshop, Sunday 26th April 2026, 2.30-4pm

22 April 2026

Hanover Action Wildlife Gardening Workshop, at Hanover Community Centre 26th April 2026, 2.30-4pm Guest speaker Steve Geliot, starling expert

Hanover Community Centre in the downstairs hall

Come and join us at Hanover Action‘s ‘wildlife gardening’ workshop and find out what you can do to make your garden wildlife-friendly. We also have a special guest speaker Steve Geliot (renowned local artist, and creator of Starling City), and a host of child-friendly activities including:

building bee, and bug, houses
tips on how to create a wildlife pond using bowl or bucket
planting seeds and seedlings
growing plants for pollinators
making tea with local herbs
providing food and nesting spaces for birds

Guest Speaker Steve Geliot

Guest Speaker: Steve Geliot (associate ecology expert, local artist, wildlife cameraman and creator of Starling City). Steve’s a proponent of Dark Skies and reducing light pollution as well as being co-founder of ‘Save Our Starlings’. Instrumental in the adoption of nature friendly farming practices across the city downland estate of Brighton and Hove, Steve will be giving tips on how we can help increase the number of birds that can visit your garden. About Steve Geliot.

Whether you’re just starting out or already have green fingers, everyone is welcome to come along, learn something new, and connect with others who care about nature in our neighbourhood. Get your tickets now – suggested donation of £3 towards our work (free for children).

Book now: £3 suggested donation.

Take Part in Hollingdean Climate Survey

9 April 2026

Climate for Communities in Hollingdean

Hi there, I’m Polly and I will be working with Hollingdean Development Trust over the next 3 years on the Climate for Communities Project .

The Climate for Communities project links different organisations in Brighton together to bring climate conversations back into the heart of the community. It is aiming to do this by addressing day-to-day concerns such as the rising cost of living and health & wellbeing challenges that people are facing, and why these might be a barrier or a motivation for people to get involved in climate conversations or actions.

That’s where you come in! The responses that we get from the community will make us more aware of what we can do to shape our future thoughts and actions regarding the climate, however big or small!

Hollingdean is so fortunate to have such brilliant things already happening right on our doorstep doing work to help with climate action. For example preventing food waste with social supermarket Brightstore and the Hollingdean Café with Real Junk Food Project at the Community Centre (see whats on page). Both use food that would otherwise have been thrown away to offer low-cost options to the community. We now also benefit from the new food waste collection through the council. Have you noticed a difference in the amount of rubbish yet? We also have community compost bins dotted around, hundreds of trees planted, named, and numbered through the work of Growing Hollingdean, the monthly Repair Café and Two Trees Community Garden to name just a few!

Next steps to keep the conversation flowing

We are doing so much already but there is still more involvement that you can bring and that’s where the conversation starts. Click the link below will let you start your conversation with us so please take the time to complete this. We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts on Climate Change and any projects you would like to see happen. Get in touch with Polly on hollclime@hotmail.com if you’d like to know more about the project or pop into the community centre and have a chat with Shirley about getting involved.

Click here to link to survey about what climate change means to you.

We have had some great responses so far, lets keep the conversation flowing, please share this link every voice matters. Watch out for news of our ‘Climate Conversation’ launch event this Spring 2026.

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Kids Easter Party at Hollingdean Community Centre

1 April 2026

Wednesday afternoon, 1st April 2026

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 music. We look forward to seeing you.

Heart of Hollingdean News!

6 March 2025

Spring 2025 NEW newsletter coming your way

Hollingdean Development welcomes you all to the first of many editions of the Heart of Hollingdean news letter!

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.

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Are you worried about the cold winter ahead?

9 December 2024

Household Support Fund

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.

How to apply for help

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.

New murals at your Community Centre November 2024

5 December 2024

Brighten The Centre art by Carl Evens

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.

Pop down Monday to Friday mornings for access to all your local information on our hallway noticeboards

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Free Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday 14 December 2024 at Hollingdean Community Centre

5 December 2024

Starts 12 noon and finishes at 4pm

Free Children's Christmas Party, Saturday 14 December 2024 at Hollingdean Community Centre

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.

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Free Contemporary Dance Club for ages 7-11 at Hollingdean Community Centre

27 November 2024

Starting Monday 4 November 2024 at 3.30 to 4.30pm

Free Contemporary Dance Club for ages 7-11 at Hollingdean Community Centre, Mondays 3.30,

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.

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Our Open Day Programme for this Saturday, 28th September 2024

26 September 2024

Everyone welcome for an afternoon tea and your neighbourhood planning

Hollingdean Community Centre Open Day & Hollingdean Development Trust AGM Programme 28 September 2024

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!

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Brighton & Hove Ageing Well Festival

23 August 2024

27 September to 11 October 2024

Some of these events are Free or low cost

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.

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Hollingdean Community Centre Open Day & Hollingdean Development Trust AGM

19 August 2024

Saturday 28 September 2024, 2-6pm

Hollingdean Community Centre Open Day & Hollingdean Development Trust AGM 28 September 2024

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!

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Hollingdean Healthy Neighbourhood Fund

19 August 2024

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!

Do you have ideas to tackle health inequalities, ways to improve wellbeing in your community?

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

www.trustdevcom.org.uk

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Hollingdean 2024 Summer Street Fair

14 August 2024

Hollingdean Summer Street Fair 18 August 2024, car less boot sale

Sunday 18th August 2024, 10am to 1pm – join in the car less boot sale!

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 at Hollingdean Community Orchard

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.

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Free 7+ Skateboarding Taster Session at Hollingdean Skatepark

7 August 2024

Skateboarding at Hollingdean Skate park August 2024

This Saturday 10th August 2024 9am-12 midday

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.

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See our new ‘What’s On’ page on our new Hollingdean Community Centre website

7 August 2024

Hollingdean Community Centre hallway What's on board 2024 — Hollingdean Community Centre hallway What’s on board 2024

What’s On 2024 click here

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.

Or pop down to see our events on the Hollingdean Community Centre noticeboard

Hollingdean Community Centre Brighton — Hollingdean Community Centre, Brighton

Hollingdean Community Centre information leaflet wall

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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Welcome to the new Hollingdean Community Centre website

8 December 2023

The heart of local life!

Monday, 16th November 2026, 9.30 to 11.30am

Everyone is welcome! From beginners to experienced sewers.

Together, we can:

What should I bring?

Limited places, please book on Eventbrite

Help get this Sewing Group started!

Your Hosts: Janice & Sarahjane

Questions or want to join the waiting list or to volunteer?

A Community Partnership with Climate in Communities Project

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Let’s talk about Two Trees Community Garden

Free Fun Event at Hollingdean Community Centre

Thursday, 24th September 2026 from 3.30 to 5pm

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13th January and 10th February 2027 at Hollingdean Community Centre, 6 to 8.30pm

Are you 15 – 18 years old? Sign up now!

Interested in working in catering or learning recipes to cook at home?

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Mondays

Craft & Art Creative

Contemporary Dance Club

Pilates for Men & Women

Monday Movers!

Tuesdays

Brighstore Hollingdean Affordable Food Scheme

Hollingdean Residence Association

Capoeira Dance Group

Wednesdays

Hollingdean Yoga Group

Hollingdean Wednesdays

Thursdays

Hollingdean Café in association with Real Junk Food Project

Community Support Hub

Fridays

Friday Fitness with Roz or Julia

Functional Fitness Class

Brighton Community Acupuncture

Saturdays

Third Space CIC Theatre Group

Hollingdean Repair Café

Sundays

Brethren in Christ Church

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Mental Health, Wellbeing & Sleep, Thursday 8th September 2026, 12.30pm

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This Saturday 2pm – 5pm, Hollingdean Community Centre

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Pelican Parcels Take Unwanted Items from New Born to Teenagers

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FREE Every Monday 3.30 – 4.30pm (term time only), Ages 7 to 13 Years

All Abilities Welcome

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Free Hollingdean Community Centre Event, 26th August 2026, 2.30 to 5pm

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Hollingdean Community Centre After School Club

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Starts Friday 31st July 2026 at Hollingdean Community Centre

Ages 9 to 12 and 13+, 10am to 12noon

6-week Summer Course:

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Heart of Hollingdean Newsletter

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Volunteers Needed for Deliveries

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