Old Boat Corner Community Association

09/10/2026

🌿 Tomorrow – Saturday 10th October – is World Mental Health Day. 💚

Mental health is so important, and we hope you’re able to access the help, support and connection you need.

Sometimes, looking after our wellbeing can be about the simple things, and there are lots of ways to get involved in our community:

🍽️ Sharing a meal with others
Come along to our low-cost café, where you can enjoy a meal and a chat. We also have a regularly stocked food pantry for those who need a little extra support.

🌱 Getting involved in wellbeing activities
Perhaps you’d like to try something new, meet people or find a group that interests you? We have a range of local groups and activities you can get involved with, check out what's on here: https://theoldboat.co.uk/whats-on/

💬 Reducing isolation
Sometimes, simply having someone to talk to can make a difference. Join us in the café and have a chat with the person at the next table, or get involved with our community garden team, mucking in, learning new skills and making new friends along the way. Contact [email protected]

🤝 We’re also proud to work alongside Together Co, YMCA DownsLink Group and UOK who support wellbeing through befriending, mediation and activities. You can reach out to them directly, or come along to our next Community Support Hub on Wednesday 28th October to find out more about the support available locally.

💚 You don’t have to do it alone. Connection, community and a little support can make a real difference.

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

💛 Cost of Living Support Fair for Families 💛

Our friends at Family Hubs are hosting a Cost of Living Support Fair for families next week, on Wednesday 14th October.

📍 Hangleton Community Centre
Harmworth Crescent, Hove
BN3 8BW

There will be a range of support available, including:

🛒 Supermarket vouchers
🎁 Goodie bags for attendees
🚌 Bus vouchers to help with travel

If you’re unable to make it next week, don’t worry, you can also join us at our Community Support Hub on Wednesday 28th October, where you’ll find a wide range of local organisations offering advice, information and support.

We’d love to see you! 💛

06/10/2026

🌱 We’re hiring – Community Navigator

We’re looking for a Community Navigator to join The Old Boat Corner Community Centre and help us build on our Monthly Community Support Hubs.

Our Hubs bring local organisations and services together in one welcoming, familiar place, making it easier for residents to access the support they need, from health and wellbeing to financial advice, digital support, employment, family services and more.

The Community Navigator will play an important role in helping people navigate support, overcome barriers, make connections and access opportunities, while continuing to develop the Hub alongside our community and partner organisations.

💚 Community-led
🤝 Person-centred
🏘️ Focused on connection and early support

If you’re passionate about people, community and making a practical difference, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=community+navigator&l=Brighton%2C+East+Sussex&ts=1791283680891&pts=1791280666487&from=searchOnHP&rq=1&rsIdx=0&newcount=0&vjk=5378e742074ddd28

Please share with anyone who might be interested! 💚

05/10/2026

🎃👻 SPOOKY WEDNESDAYS ARE COMING! 👻🎃

Get Halloween-ready with us next week, the week after, and the week after that at our Spooktacular Halloween Costume Shop! 🧡🖤

👗 Hire a costume for just £3!

🧡 £3 deposit required — refunded when the costume is returned*
🧡 Loads of costumes for children of all ages and sizes! Please note: we don’t have adult costumes.
🧡 Perfect for Halloween parties, school discos, trick-or-treating & more! 🎃

🕷️ SPOOKY WEDNESDAYS! 🕷️
📅 We’re open 10:00AM – 1:00PM on:

👻 Wednesday 14th
🎃 Wednesday 21st
🕸️ Wednesday 28th

So, whether you’re looking for a creepy creature, a magical witch, a terrifying monster or something totally spooky… come and find your Halloween costume! 🧙‍♀️👹🧛‍♀️

🧡 Come along, get dressed up and make this Halloween a spooktacular one! 👻

*Deposit refunds are available for cash payments only. Card deposits are non-refundable.

02/10/2026

🌟 Another amazing turnout at our monthly Community Hub! 🌟

It was fantastic to welcome so many people through the doors, and we’ve been blown away by the lovely feedback from attendees. 💛

💬 “I’ve got so much information I didn’t even know I needed. I came in feeling really flat and defeated, now I feel supported.”

💬 “I found it really helpful to have lots of organisations in one place.”

💬 “Everyone has been so welcoming and lovely.”

If you weren’t able to make it this week, don’t worry, we’d love to welcome you along to our next Community Hub on Wednesday 28th October, 9:30–11:30am. 📅

There’ll be a wide variety of support and organisations available, all in one welcoming space. Whether you’re looking for information, advice, support, or simply want to find out what’s available in your community, come along, we’d love to see you there! 💙

29/09/2026

💚 JUST 1 DAY TO GO! 💚

Tomorrow is our Community Support Hub at the Old Boat Community Centre, and we’d love to see you there!

This month we’re focusing on Sleep, Stress, Mental Health and Wellbeing, with a fantastic range of organisations joining us to offer advice, support and information.

Here’s who we’re expecting and what they can help with:

💙 Albion Life Digital – Digital skills, getting online and accessing services.
🤝 Bridging Change – Support with making positive changes and connecting with the right services.
🦷 Dentaid – Dental care, advice and support for people who struggle to access a dentist.
🌿 Gloji – Health, wellbeing and positive lifestyle support.
⚡ LEAP – Help with energy bills, saving energy and keeping your home warm.
💛 Marie Curie – Support for people living with a terminal illness and their families and carers.
💊 Surrey & Sussex Community Pharmacy – Advice about medicines, health concerns and pharmacy services.
🦴 Sussex MSK Health – Advice and support for muscle, bone and joint problems.
🤝 Together Co – Support with loneliness, connection and finding your community.
🌍 Voices in Exile – Support for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, including help accessing services.

Please note: While all of these organisations have confirmed their attendance, circumstances can sometimes change at short notice, so we can’t guarantee that every organisation will be there on the day.

🎟️ FREE £10 SUPERMARKET VOUCHER
When you engage with organisations at the Hub, you can receive a £10 supermarket voucher.

🚗 Important: Our car park will be closed tomorrow as Dentaid’s mobile dental clinic will be on site. Please allow a little extra time and use alternative parking or public transport where possible.

📅 Tomorrow – Wednesday 30 September
⏰ 9:30–11:30am
📍 Old Boat Community Centre

Come as you are.
Tell us what you need.
We’ll help you find the right support. ❤️

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

29/09/2026

💙 Community members, we’d love to see you tomorrow!

At The Old Boat, we’re bringing local organisations together to offer advice, support and a friendly face.

Come along to our Community Support Hub to have a chat, find out what support is available, or simply pop in and see what’s on offer.

🤝 Joining us:
Albion Life Digital • Citizens Advice Brighton and Hove • Dentaid* • Brighton & Hove Family Hubs • Gloji • Local Energy Advice Partnership - LEAP • Marie Curie South East Community Companions • Pelican Parcels • Surrey & Sussex Community Pharmacy • Sussex MSK Health* • Together Co • Voices In Exile
• YMCA DownsLink Group...And there may be more!

🎟️ FREE £10 supermarket voucher when you engage with organisations.

📅 Tomorrow — Wednesday 30 September
⏰ 9:30–11:30am
📍 The Old Boat Community Centre

*Dentaid & Sussex MSK Health by appointment.

💙 Come as you are — everyone is welcome! ❤️

28/09/2026

💚 JUST 2 DAYS TO GO! 💚

Our Community Support Hub is happening this Wednesday 30 September, and we’d love to see you there!

This month we’re focusing on Sleep, Stress, Mental Health and Wellbeing — with a fantastic range of local organisations joining us to offer advice, support and a friendly face to talk to.

We’re expecting representatives from:

💙 Albion Life Digital
🤝 Bridging Change
🦷 Dentaid
🌿 Gloji
⚡ LEAP
💛 Marie Curie
💊 Surrey & Sussex Community Pharmacy
🦴 Sussex MSK Health
🤝 Together Co
🌍 Voices in Exile

Please note that although these organisations have confirmed their attendance, occasionally circumstances can change at short notice, so we’re not always able to guarantee that every organisation will be there on the day.

Whether you have a question, need some advice, want to find out what support is available, or simply fancy a chat — come as you are.

🎟️ And remember, you can receive a FREE £10 supermarket voucher when you engage with organisations at the Hub.

📅 Wednesday 30 September
⏰ 9:30–11:30am
📍 Old Boat Community Centre

Come as you are.
Tell us what you need.
We’ll help you find the right support. ❤️

26/09/2026

🌱 Another fabulous day in our community garden! 🌱

We had a brilliant day this week with our wonderful volunteers from MPD, who brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the garden. 💚

We turned over all our compost bins and discovered lots of lovely, worm-filled compost ready to give our new beds a boost when we start planting in October! 🪱🌿

There was also plenty of clearing, tidying and getting things ready for the next season — and, most importantly, lots of teamwork and good company along the way. 😊

We’re delighted with everything we achieved together and are so grateful to everyone who gives their time to help our garden grow. 🌻

🌱 Fancy getting involved?
If you’d like to volunteer in the garden, get in touch with Nia @ [email protected] to find out more.



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