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Community Information Day
Posted 24 April 2026 by Nadine
We were delighted to be chosen to host a special Information Day organised by Local Kent Community Warden, Sophie Marsh. The event was set up to help local people meet local Beat Officers, Community Wardens and Town Councillors, plus local organisations and services. They were able to get advice on Fire Safety, Crime Prevention, Dementia…
Community Storehouse Collection Point
Posted 22 April 2026 by Nadine
We now have a collection point in our entrance for our local food bank. We were delighted with the response to our very first plea! 36kg of donations were collected thanks to your generosity. At a time that is difficult for everyone, pleased to be able to play our part in helping others. If you…
Join our Users Forum
Posted 30 March 2026 by Nadine
A Users Forum is being created to consult local community members about the future of the Community Centre, and we need YOU! Could you spare a couple of hours to attend a meeting every three months (just four times a year)? Do you have ideas for activities and events that would be popular? Are you…
Christmas at Paddock Wood Community Centre
Posted 6 December 2025 by Nadine
By the time December rolls around, the Community Centre is usually bursting with fairy lights, festive music and the smell of mince pies. Our Christmas Fair brings together local stallholders, crafts, gifts and seasonal treats, as well as activities for children and plenty of chances to catch up with neighbours over a hot drink from…
One year on: life in our new community centre
Posted 15 July 2024 by Nadine
It is hard to believe that it is already a year since Paddock Wood Community Centre properly came to life for residents. The Centre was designed to be accessible and flexible, with a large hall that can be divided into three smaller spaces, a meeting room, nursery, café area and tennis courts just outside. Everything…
Marking local history at Paddock Wood Community Centre
Posted 8 June 2024 by Nadine
As a modern building on the Memorial Field, Paddock Wood Community Centre has quickly become a natural place for the town to gather and remember its history. The Centre has a large plaque on the front exterior wall, commemorating those in our armed forces who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.…
How our Community Centre is giving back
Posted 25 April 2024 by Nadine
Since opening, Paddock Wood Community Centre has not just been a place to hire a hall or grab a coffee – it has also become a hub for local fundraising and practical support. With help from residents, groups and volunteers, we have hosted charity coffee mornings, film nights and family events that have raised money…
From yoga to martial arts: weekly activities at PWCC
Posted 18 March 2024 by Nadine
One of the best things about having a new community centre in town is the sheer variety of things happening here each week – there really is something for almost everyone. For children and young people there are things like crafts, music and movement groups, martial arts and local Guide and Ranger units using the…
Accessibility and facilities: a quick guide to PWCC
Posted 5 September 2023 by Nadine
If you have not visited Paddock Wood Community Centre yet, you might be wondering what the building is actually like inside and how easy it is to get around. From the moment you pull into the car park, everything is on one level – there are marked parking spaces including disabled bays, and step‑free access…