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A registered charity (No.1157709) providing a practical and safe place for hire in the heart Hoole. It is also home to Hobson’s Café and Hoole Library

The Community centre has over 20 different activities taking place , ranging from activities such as zumba, art classes, yoga, a variety of dance classes and home to 3 choirs. The community centre isn’t just used for general classes though as it is frequently booked for parties, weddings and meetings.

20/04/2026

The next Walk For Men is a little different. We are going for a tour of the facilities at The CAF Train Depot. It is essential that anyone wishing to come along confirm this with office in person or by phone (01244 342741) by 12.00 noon this Friday 24th April.

The CAF team are very kindly providing a lunch at the end of the walk so we need you confirm any special dietary needs by then as well.

Please wear stout shoes and note that this walk will be longer than usual. Any queries please contact the office or Alan.

14/04/2026

Big thanks to the wonderful, locally based, Diane who led April's Walk & Talk for Men with a wild forage around Hoole.

Interesting, informative and inspiring! Didn't know nettles could taste so nice. Answered loads of questions and challenged some myths.

03/04/2026

Hoole Community Centre is closed for the whole of the Easter Weekend. 🐣

The Centre, including Hobson's Cafe will reopen on Tuesday 7th April.

Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

02/04/2026

Today we mark 💙

Hoole Community Centre are so proud to celebrate the diversity that makes our space what it is. Our neuro-divergent volunteers are a hugely valued part of our team who help shape our culture every single day.

We aim to create an inclusive, welcoming environment and that means listening, learning and making space for everyone to feel valued and supported.

To our autistic volunteers and community members: thank you for everything you bring to Hoole Community Centre.

01/04/2026

🎤Our second monthly open mic was another great success! Perhaps not quite as busy as the first but the quality was just as good.

☕The audience is quiet and respectful (but do enjoy a sing-a-long, especially to Johnny Cash!), the coffee is freshly ground and the food is delicious!

📆Our open mic takes place on the last Sunday of every month. April's will be on the 26th and sign-up opens at 11.30 and the music starts at 12. Performers and listeners equally welcome!

31/03/2026

💚HOOLE GREEN FESTIVAL 2026💚

What an amazing Saturday we had! 💚🌿

It was so lovely to see so many of you there, getting stuck in, having a chat and soaking up all the good eco vibes. The incredible surplus-food treats (that focaccia thing 😍), the inspiring talks, making bird feeders in the library, bargain pre-loved clothing finds, bike fixes, upcycled clothing and recycling advice to name a few… it really was something special.

Now, just because the festival’s over, it doesn’t mean it stops there 👀

✅ The Hoole Green Hub is here to stay! It's in our car park and you can access it 24 hours a day. You can pop in to refill your laundry, cosmetic and cleaning products and even hire reusable cups and party packs for your event. Head over to the Eco-Communities website to see what they have on offer.

✅Eco-Communities have also left a big stack their brand new Hoole Green Maps which details the businesses in Hoole who are independent, using local produce or helping to reduce waste. Pop in and grab your copy!

💚Thanks so much to Helen and Emily from Eco Communities for being co-organisers of this event and thank you also to you all, whether you came along, helped out, or just cheered us on. It was a really brilliant day 💚

27/03/2026

💚Hoole Green Festival is TOMORROW!💚

Our doors open at 10.30. Come and join us and a load of eco-friendly organisations who are doing their bit to make Hoole and Chester a little bit greener.

Hobson's Cafe will be open serving some delicious 'surplus-food specials' including a delicious cauliflower leaf soup and an absolutely INCREDIBLE homemade focaccia sandwich with halloumi and roasted tomatoes, provided by

There will be fascinating talks all day, kicking off at 11am with uplifting and family-friendly talk "Eco Empowerment: Finding hope with everyday action!"

Or if you fancy being outdoors, grab a litterpicker and join Alan for a wellbeing walk around Hoole.

Our preloved Clothes Stall has been well stocked. Come along to grab yourself a bargain! Some gorgeous items are available from £1.50 or 5 for £5.00! Summer wardrobe sorted!

Julie will be making some monkey nut bird feeders in the library - a perfect way to attract some wild birds into your garden!

We'll have stalls and stands from great organisations including Friends of the Earth, Chester Cycling Campaign, Chester Community Action, Climate Cafe, Cheshire Wildlife Trust and The Woodland Trust and you can do a spot of guilt-free shopping with local makers and sellers including Luna Tree, The Tipsy Badger, MUALA, Sophia's Illustrations, Barrow Blooms and Taylor's Free From.

are launching their fabulous new Hoole Green Hub which offers the collection and refill for laundry and cleaning products, saving tonnes of single-use plastic bottles each year. The Hub also offers reusable party and event kits to hire.

You'll also be able to pick up your copy of the Hoole Green Business Map which celebrates Hoole's independent businesses and helps residents make more sustainable choices.

Repair Cafe will be here all morning so bring along any broken small electricals, clothes, teddies, computers etc and they will have a go at fixing it free of charge (donations always welcome!)

Bren Bikes are also going to be outside doing some small bike repairs and bike services.

I've run out of space but there's lots more too! See you tomorrow :)

25/03/2026

💚 More from Hoole Green Festival! 💚

Join us on the 28th March to celebrate and connect with all things eco friendly in your community.

Come and meet some fantastic sellers who make or sell some lovely eco-friendly products.

These include:

beautiful upcycled clothes and bags
gorgeous handmade ethical silver jewellery
Barrow Blooms - locally grown, seasonal flowers
Tropic - vegan, naturally-derived skincare and make-up
delicious gluten-free vegan bakery
fabulous upcycled bags and homewares
beautiful custom portraits, artist greeting cards and illustrated maps

👀Keep an eye on our socials in the coming days to see what else we've got planned.

22/03/2026

From the opening bars of "The Lady In Greggs" to the last jump of "Jump Ararnd" the boys from Barnsley The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican were brilliant last night at the centre. We can still hear the cries of "Alan , Alan, Alan, Alan ......"

Big thanks to them and the enthuastic audience, fashionably attired in some excellent tank tops. All entered into the spirit of a wonderful entertaining night.

Thanks to our bar team Tony & Louise.

We look forward to welcoming the hard working boys from barnsley back in the future to rock our world.

20/03/2026

💚Next up at our Hoole Green Festival💚

Join us on the 28th March to celebrate and connect with all things eco friendly in your community.

Diane will be offering a FREE spring wild food taster walk at 12.30.

Join us whilst we delve into the world of wild edible plants!

Foraging for food has been a part of history for as long as humans have been around, and although the art of foraging has mostly disappeared in the modern world, it is a invaluable resource to better understand our past, present and future.

Learn the basics of plant identification, tips & best practices and of course different ways to use and eat wild plants.

👀Keep an eye on our socials in the coming days to see what else we've got planned.

Address

Westminster Road
Chester
CH23AP

Telephone

+441244342741

Website

http://www.hoolecommunitycentre.org.uk/

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Registered Charity No. 1157709.

We are a busy community hub in the heart of Hoole, housing Hobson’s - a volunteer led Community Cafe, ‘55 and Over Club’, I.T. Buddies, International Coffee Morning and Hoole Community Library.

The Community Centre has over 20 different activities taking place over 7 days, ranging from things such as; exercise classes, art classes, chess club, dog training, a variety of dance classes and choirs.

The hall and various other rooms within the Community Centre are also available to book for parties, weddings, meetings and other events. We can also provide an on and offsite catering service.