Frinton Community Association
Many members, one body
Reopening of Frinton Community Centre
Notice to Members
Frinton Community Centre will reopen from Monday 12 April 2021 for membership renewals/new memberships. The reception desk will be open to issue renewal and new memberships every weekday between 10am and midday.
The membership fee for current and new members until the end of December 2021 has been set at £20 by the Frinton Community Association Management Committee. The committee appreciates that this figure will concern some members who have been unable to use facilities either because of Covid restrictions or through the centre being closed for several months during lockdown.
However, it will not come as a surprise to hear that the community centre has lost a significant amount of revenue during the past year through partial opening, then closure and organisations have been unable to meet (and therefore unable to generate income) for the vast majority of this time.
Financially, it boils down to two facts:
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Without Government support the centre would already have closed permanently
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Without membership support now, and in the months ahead, the centre will be unable to keep going.
Apart from attempting to manage the crippling impact of lost income over the past 12 months, the centre urgently requires funds for essential improvements which include a new alarm system, a new lift and new flooring. The Management Committee’s appeal to all members is unequivocal: support your community centre or lose it.
Provisional plans are being made to restart all activities from Monday 17th May, with Covid restrictions in place.
The Tea bar will reopen on Monday 17th May
(times to be confirmed)
The bar reopening date will be Friday 21st May. The opening times until the restrictions ease will be:
Fridays 12pm-5pm
Saturdays 12pm-5pm
Sundays 12pm-6pm
These dates are subject to continued compliance with the Government’s roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
Frinton Community Association Management Committee
Frinton Community Association
Registered Charity Number: 274134
Telephone: 01255 678332
Email: frintonca@yahoo.com
Membership & Activities
Membership is currently £20 per year. We have many member activities including art, whist, needlecraft, bridge, dancing, scrabble, table tennis, darts, bingo, poetry, singers, chess, crib and more. For our weekly timetable, please see our 'Activities Page'. Our Apex and Matinee Clubs organise regular outings and holidays for members.
It's a great way to make new friends and new members are always very welcome.
Our centre is run by volunteers and we are always on the look out for new ones, please come in to see us if you are interested in helping out.
Hall & Room Hire
We have various size rooms and a large hall available for hire. For more information please see our Room Hire Page or contact our office for details.
Tea & Coffee Bar
The Tea and Coffee Bar is open Monday - Friday 10am - 12 noon and
2pm - 4pm Saturday morning 10am - 12 noon.
Non-members are always welcome to call in for a cuppa.
Licensed Bar
The Licensed Bar is available for Members, Guests and Hirers.
Open Lunchtimes - Monday to Thursday 12 noon - 2.30pm,
Friday 12 noon - 4.30pm Saturday 12 noon - 4.00pm
Sunday 12 noon - 5.30pm.
Evenings - Monday and Tuesday 7pm - 10pm.
Wednesday to Saturday 7pm - 11pm. Closed on Sunday evenings.
Reception
The Reception Desk is open Monday - Friday 10am - 12.30pm
and 1.30pm - 4pm. Saturday 10am - 12 noon only.
Events & Entertainment
We regularly hold events and entertainment including live music, discos, tea dances, bar music, table top sales, Christmas and New Year's Eve functions. We also have a popular monthly Quiz Night. Non-members are always welcome to attend.
Please see our 'Entertainments & Events Page' to see what's coming up in the future.
Other Organisations
Adult Community Learning courses are held here. Please contact Clacton ACL on 01255 424151 for course details or visit their website www.essex.gov.uk/adultlearning
The following organisations also meet regularly at our Centre:
Frinton Art Society, Holy Trinity Church, Keep Fit Classes, Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Essex Aikido Club, Yoga, Frinton Philatelic Society, Walton Flower Club, Line Dancing, Essex Carers, Tai Chi, Hartbeeps, Kirby Gardening Club, Feel Good Drumming.
