This amazing little place is a total hive of activities, education and information services for the…read morelocal area. It's truly staggering the diverse range of stuff that goes on here. Courses vary from Improving Maths and English, Preparing for Higher Education, Languages, Computing, Counselling and Creativity, DIY, gardening and Reiki. There really is something for everyone. Family groups are also included with a crèche, parent groups, youth club and Pediatric first aid. At the other end of the scale, the Over 50's club provides a lunch club, shopping bus and keep fit as well as valuable health and social information. The Settlement is also involved with The Peoples Hive which runs a volunteer unit and time bank to help out in the local community and CAAAD, a service for people to get help with drug and alcohol problems. I've also attended special events here like the celebration of International Women's Day which was well attended, offered great workshops and a fabulous free lunch.

After a troubled period of financial difficulties, Easton Community Centre is well on the way to…read morerecovering its position as a thriving hub of local activities in the Easton area. The daily programme is now full of an exciting range of events and it's great to see its lifeblood flowing again. The open day on Saturday 8th December showcased some of the activities with workshops and demonstrations from Alphonse's African drumming to young people's martial arts and fitness, sword fencing and a production of Hansel and Gretel by "Waiting in the Wings" theatre company. The community centre is also a base for many youth activities such as "Firstborn Creatives" who produce and edit short films, arts, dance groups, toddlers and youth clubs. At the other end of the scale is the weekly Evergreens over 50's social club. Health and fitness classes include yoga, Bollywood dancing and relax and slim class. The Easton Community Choir based her welcomes beginners and sings songs taken from Gospel, Folk and Pop influences. A free internet connection is also available Mondays to Fridays between business hours.