The East Malling Centre

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

The most recent Census found that there are 5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK.

Community Wardens can make a real difference to carers who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

In East Malling, a carers’ group set up by a local warden has helped them feel more connected and supported. One attendee said it is “the only outlet I have now… it helps with my loneliness.”

By bringing people together, Community Wardens help carers build friendships, share experiences and feel less alone. 💙

Find you nearest Warden https://loom.ly/qTDIApk

Visit Kent and Medway Adult Safeguarding Board to find support if you are a carer https://loom.ly/zWRBYps

Find out about the Positive Wellbeing service https://loom.ly/1iNqgfs

11/06/2026

Join us this Friday for fun, friendship, and wellbeing for everybody! 💛

Our café will be open alongside our Free Wellbeing Hub from 10am–1pm. Whether you fancy a chat and a natter, some mindful colouring, games, crafts, or simply a cuppa and good company, this space is for YOU. Free instant hot drink and toastie.

This week is all about whatever you want to do — just let us know and we’ll provide it! Sometimes the best thing for our wellbeing is getting out of the house, connecting with others, and starting the weekend with friendly faces instead of staying in alone.

For our preschoolers, we also have our popular Tea & Tots group!Come along for:🦖 Dinosaurs🚂 Train tracks🛝 Tunnels & ball pits🚗 Ride-on toys👗 Dressing up & role play👶 Dolls & pushchairs…and lots more fun!

No booking needed — just come along. £2.50 per child, including:☕ An instant hot drink for the adult🍪 A biscuit for the child

Childminder rates available.

Why not stay afterwards for lunch in our adjoining café once toddler group has finished? No need to book — just pop in and see us.

Start your weekend now — we can’t wait to welcome you! 💛

10/06/2026

Is it the second week of the month again already???
Drop into The East Malling Centre cafe tomorrow (Thursday) between 11am and 12.30pm if you'd like to raise any local issues with us in person.

10/06/2026

🌟 Connections Group 🌟
Join us for our friendly Connections Group this week, held on the second Thursday of every month from 1:30pm–2:30pm in our Centre Café.
Parents and carers are warmly invited to come along for a chat, some moral support, and advice.

Need to bring the children? No problem! We'll have activities available, including fidget toys and other things to keep little ones occupied.
Whether you'd like to share experiences, seek advice, or simply enjoy a friendly conversation, we'd love to see you there.

07/06/2026

🐛🌿 Tomorrow at Nature Nippers 🌿🐛
Tomorrow the Nature Nippers will be learning all about caterpillars with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! 📚🐛
We’ll be taking our sock puppets on an exciting trail to find all the yummy things the caterpillar ate before transforming into a beautiful butterfly 🦋✨
The children will also be creating their own caterpillar artwork to take home 🎨💚
We can’t wait for another fun morning 10.30am - 11.30am, stories, exploring, and creativity in nature! The East Malling Centre

06/06/2026

Today we want to say a huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteer, Anna 🌟
Anna has been our admin support for many years now, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our workshops run smoothly and professionally. So much of what we do simply wouldn’t happen without her dedication, organisation, and support.
Not only does she keep everything running in the background, but she also attends workshops whenever possible, juggling life around our busy schedule and always giving her all. She truly is a key member of our team, and we couldn’t deliver all of our fabulous events without her.

Right now, Anna is working hard behind the scenes on your summer schedule too — making sure everything is ready for another fantastic summer ahead.
Thank you again, Anna. This is your reward for being such a star ⭐ We appreciate you more than words can say!

05/06/2026

This we want to give a huge shoutout to another behind-the-scenes volunteer — Vicki 💛

Vicki has been supporting the centre for the past couple of years, helping with errands and collecting food donations for our support services. As a small team, we simply couldn’t do what we do without volunteers like her. Every collection she makes helps us continue supporting local people and families in need.

She always arrives with a huge smile, endless energy, and such a positive attitude — it’s always lovely to see her!

Thank you, Vicki, for your continued support, kindness, and dedication to the centre. We truly appreciate everything you do 👏