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Monday 8:30am - 10pm Tuesday 8:30am - 10pm Wednesday 8:30am - 10pm Thursday 8:30am - 10pm Friday 8:30am - 10pm Saturday 8:30am - 5pm Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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The Abbey Centre is a community and conference hub in the heart of London Everyone that comes to the Abbey Centre does so for different reasons.
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What makes our centre so special is the important contribution we make to the community and its members from years 0 to 100. Each of our projects reflects this dynamic and multi-cultural community in a unique way.

21/08/2026

Please note, The Abbey Centre and Wash House Cafe will be closed next week.

This is for our annual deep cleaning and maintenance week, and we will be closed from Monday 24th until bank holiday Monday 31st August.

We’ll be back open as normal from Tuesday 1st September, and we look forward to seeing you then.

20/08/2026

💬 Westminster needs to hear from you.

Government cuts mean the council is facing a £160 million budget gap, and difficult decisions lie ahead about services and Council Tax. Before anything is decided, we want to know what matters most to you.

🗳️ Take the survey online or come talk to us in person at an upcoming local event,details below:

📍Pre Notting Hill Carnival, Maida Hill Market: Friday 28 August, 1pm–4pm
📍St. Anne's Church, Soho (Register to attend this workshop): Friday 11 September, 6pm–4pm
📍Westbourne Park Baptist Church, Porchester Road (Register to attend this workshop): Thursday 17 September, 6pm–8pm
📍Jubilee Leisure Centre: Friday 18 September, 7pm–9pm
📍The Abbey Centre, Victoria (Register to attend this workshop): Thursday 24 September, 6pm–8pm

🕐 Survey closes 5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026
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19/08/2026

Our sewing group were delighted to take part in the ReNew festival, recently organised by Veolia at Grand Junction. This was all about the power of sustainability, teaching people creative ways to re-use and recycle their old belongings.

Sewing teacher Manisha and coordinator Parul were representing our sewing group, showing off their colourful creations, and sharing valuable skills with attendees of all ages. It was lovely to see children learning how to sew and knit, as well as other creative ideas such as creating a basket out of old t-shirts.

14/08/2026

Our Community Champions have been supporting local residents to stay fit with our outdoor gym sessions!

Led by a professional instructor, the sessions are happening on Mondays from 10am at Johnson’s Place in Churchill Gardens. There is also a secure play area where your children can play while you work out.

All are welcome to join us.

11/08/2026

An amber heat health alert is now in place until Friday evening, with temperatures expected to reach over 35°C on Thursday.

Please look out for friends, family and neighbours who may be more at risk from the heat. This includes older people, young children, and those living with long-term health conditions.

Here are a few simple ways to stay safe:

💧 Drink plenty of fluids.
🪟 Keep your home cool by closing blinds or curtains during the day and opening windows when it's cooler outside (if it's safe to do so).
🧴 If you're heading outdoors, wear sunscreen, seek shade where possible, and try to avoid the hottest part of the day between 11am and 3pm.

For more information on staying safe in hot weather, visit the NHS website or search 'NHS heatwave'.

10/08/2026

Apply now for our part-time Pantry Assistant Project Officer role – this opportunity is closing for applications tomorrow.

This is an excellent opportunity to support our thriving Community Pantry. The Pantry helps hundreds of local residents every week, by providing access to affordable food and hygiene products.

Read more and apply at https://www.theabbeycentre.org.uk/job-opportunity-pantry-assistant-project-officer/

07/08/2026

We took a trip to Margate for “a day of pure happiness” by the seaside, as one attendee described it.

Participants were free to explore the town, and we suggested places to visit. Some went to enjoy the sun at the beach, while others went to browse the second hand shops or admire the art at the Turner Contemporary gallery. And of course, everyone met up to eat some traditional fish and chips from Peter's Fish Factory.

Participants told us “It was time to relax, to walk freely, breathe fresh sea air, be ourselves, chat away & socialise with others.”

We received fantastic feedback on this “lovely” and “meticulously planned” day out, which was “thoroughly enjoyed” by our attendees.

05/08/2026

Our Women Off to Work team are here to support you to build your skills and secure the job you want.

We’ve just announced new dates for three of our most popular FREE training courses which are coming back in September:

• Digital IT Skills for Beginners
• ESOL Course for Beginners
• Confidence Course starts

Visit our Women Off to Work page to find out more and book your place, at https://www.theabbeycentre.org.uk/women-off-to-work/

03/08/2026

Meet Alan, the Chelsea Pensioner who comes to our Centre to teach Line Dancing to our over 50s service users.

Alan was keen to show off his iconic red Chelsea Pensioner uniform, but we usually find him on the dancefloor in his Hawaiian shirt.

Line Dancing is a great way to stay fit while having fun, and we love having Alan visit us for his monthly dance classes.

The Chelsea Pensioners

30/07/2026

Our Young at Heart service users got together last week for another wonderful Tea Party.

We enjoyed tea and cakes and danced all afternoon to a selection of classic tunes from DJ Supa Sarah. We also enjoyed a salsa lesson, raffle, and celebrated the birthday of one of our guests!

A big thank you goes out to PIMCO for kindly supporting the event by donating funds and bringing a team of volunteers.

Attendees told us this was “a great afternoon with great volunteers” who were “so kind and helpful.” There was also a special shoutout for Frosty from the PIMCO team, as one guest told us, “I love Frosty, he danced with us all afternoon long, such a nice man.”

Address

34 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BU

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 10pm
Thursday	8:30am - 10pm
Friday	8:30am - 10pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+442072220303

Website

https://www.theabbeycentre.org.uk/

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