News: New Era For Accrington Community Centre
Monday, 31st January 2005
(PR 2029)
Children and adults across Hyndburn are being invited to look at the range of exciting activities on offer at the New Era complex, in Accrington.
The Paradise Street centre is holding an open day on Saturday, 5 February to encourage the community to use its facilities.
Children can take part in football competitions and play on trampolines, as well as joining a fun-packed treasure hunt.
Local artist Sue Gibson will also work with young people on model making and designs to incorporate into the building's courtyard.
There is a wide range of activities open to adults including computer training and 'Who do you think you are?', where people can find out how to research their family tree.
In addition there will be classes in digital photography and holistic therapies, as well as smoking cessation advice.
Liz Pilkington, manager of New Era, said:
"We have been open for almost four years now and we are throwing our doors open to show what exciting facilities we have on offer.
"We want as many people as possible to come down to find out about the fantastic opportunities they can participate in.
"It's a well-used centre by a range of different people and we are always encouraging new users, young and old, to take part in new activities."
The facilities on offer include a sports hall, recording studio, internet access, a youth club, Hyndburn Citizens' Advice Bureau and a modern fitness gym.
County Councillor Wendy Dwyer (Accrington South) will be visiting the centre in the afternoon to take part in the fun.
She said:
"I'm particularly looking forward to the digital photography class as I have bought a camera recently.
"I've visited New Era many times before and I have always been impressed by the wonderful facilities there.
"Hopefully the open day will encourage even more local people to start taking part in the activities as there is something for everyone."
New Era is open seven days a week if you are looking for somewhere to play sport, hold meetings or even children's parties and weddings.
The open day will run from 10am until 4pm and further details can be obtained from Liz Pilkington on 01254-300110.
Notes for Editors
Here is an itinerary for the open day:
Sports Hall
Soccer Challenge with Total Performance Soccer 10am to 12noon
(Freestyle, Speed Dribble, Samba Shooting, 3 age groups)
DJ
Brownies/guides - songs, games and fun 12.15 to 1.45pm
Trampolines (min age 7 yrs) 2pm to 4pm
Willow Hall
Brownies/guides crafts 10am to 1pm
Smoking Cessation 10am to 12noon
Healthy Hearts Fitness testing 10am to 12noon
Family History 10am to 1pm
First Class Childcare activities 10am to 12noon
Age Concern - Line Dancing 1pm to 2pm
Kids Disco class 1.45pm to 2.30pm
Salsa 2.30 to 3pm
Kitchen
Baking with Jigsaw Pantry (min. age 12 years) 10am to 2pm
Ash Room
Who do you think you are? - Records office 10am to 10.45am
(using IT and other methods to trace 11am to 11.45am
your ancestors) 12noon to 12.45pm
Art/Craft Project with CAP (model making and designs 1pm to 4pm
for the Courtyard with artist Sue Gibson)
Maple Room
LCC Lancashire Adult Learning - 10am to 12noon
Digital Photography 1pm to 3pm
Oak Room
LCC Lancashire Adult Learning - 10am to 12noon
Holistic Therapies 1pm to 3pm
Beech Room
Brownie Shop 10am to 4pm
Cyber Suite
Accrington & Rossendale College
First Time Online with New Era staff 10am to 4pm
Fitness Gym
Fitness Challenge with Gym Instructor 10am to 4pm
(rowing, cycling and running competitions )
Bar
Serving tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks 10am to 4pm
Roots and Branches
New Era Youth Club art and craft activities 10am to 4pm
Rowan Room
Shout Project (min. age 13 years) 10am to 12noon
Citizens Advice Bureau
Treasure Hunt
Throughout the Building
For media enquiries only please contact: Gary Hennighan on 01772 533521
gary.hennighan@css.lancscc.gov.uk
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