Northampton Abington Community Association

Northampton Abington Community Association The Abington Community Centre is situated in a quiet area not far from the Wellingborough Road. (A4500) We were founded in 1949 and still going strong.

In the immediate post-war period, in a resolve to preserve the camaraderie born during those years of hardship, groups of people met to organise activities or merely have a cup of tea and a chat. Abington had grown enormously pre-war with the building of a huge council estate but had little in the way of facilities. A few brave souls, led by the indefatigable Mr. J.L.Grant felt that this could be

remedied by the setting up of a community centre, the town version of the village hall if you like. A public meeting was called to assess support. This was held on 21st February 1949 and attended by around 120 people. Suitable premises were conveniently at hand in the middle of the area. Buildings attached to the old Brittens Farm in Wheatfield Road South, the original farmhouse when the area was just fields, had been utilised during the war as an Air Raid Precautions (ARP) and Civil Defence post and an emergency operating theatre. Now they were taken over by the Education Committee and converted to a Community Hall. The grand opening of Abington Community Centre, the very first such centre in Northampton, took place on Monday April 14th 1949, presided over by Mr. W.G.Harris. During its first year the centre blossomed, with a membership that shot up from the original 72 to 270 members. One of the first groups to be formed was the Camera Club, which was set up on April 22nd 1949 with Fred Sansum as Secretary and 'Dusty' Miller as Treasurer. It initially boasted fourteen members and is still meets on Friday evenings. The centre is still going strong today and getting even stronger after fifty glorious years. Members still enjoy outings to a variety of places and also the extra activities that are laid on by the volunteers that run the centre on a daily basis.

Has anyone had a bike stolen recently, or knows who this one might belong to? It was left at Abington Community Centre y...
13/04/2026

Has anyone had a bike stolen recently, or knows who this one might belong to? It was left at Abington Community Centre yesterday evening and the back wheel is flat. Please share the photo to help find the owner.

18/03/2026
At Abington Community Centre next Friday 20th March 2026 from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. A Fun and Free session for all home...
14/03/2026

At Abington Community Centre next Friday 20th March 2026 from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. A Fun and Free session for all home school children.

The HomeEd group had a first aid learning session yesterday at Abington Community Centre.
14/03/2026

The HomeEd group had a first aid learning session yesterday at Abington Community Centre.

At Abington Community Centre on Friday 6th March 2026 from 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m
01/03/2026

At Abington Community Centre on Friday 6th March 2026 from 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m

Relaxing experience for your body and mind at Abington Community Centre on Saturday 7th march 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
26/02/2026

Relaxing experience for your body and mind
at Abington Community Centre on Saturday 7th march 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

New Art Club for Children starting in February 2026 at Abington Community Centre. A wonderful session for creative minds...
27/01/2026

New Art Club for Children starting in February 2026 at Abington Community Centre. A wonderful session for creative minds.

Happy New Year to everyone 🎇🎆. Abington Community Centre Home-Ed Group commences on Friday 16th January 2026.
07/01/2026

Happy New Year to everyone 🎇🎆. Abington Community Centre Home-Ed Group commences on Friday 16th January 2026.

Address

Wheatfield Road South
Northampton
NN32HH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 10:30pm
Thursday 9am - 10:30pm
Friday 9am - 10:30pm
Saturday 9am - 10:30pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30pm

Telephone

01604 401222

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