Our Community Hall – is located at the bottom of Eastfields, School Aycliffe DL5 6QH (please follow the white/brown information signs).
May
Ladies Night held on the first Wednesday of the month. £3 per person including light refreshments. Our next session will be on Wednesday 6th May, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Behind the Chequered Band a humorous look at life in the police force!
Please contact Christine for further info on 07981 992686.
Junior Badminton Classes – Summer 2026. Classes started again on the 28th April 2026 and these ever-popular sessions are limited to 8 pupils per hour and filled on a first come first serve basis.
The first session is timed from 5-6pm for ages 7yrs and up. Parents are welcome to drop children off and collect at the end of the hour or stay with the child and wait in the meeting room whilst their child is on court.
The second session is timed for 6-7pm for ages 11yrs and up. It is necessary for children to wear trainers and advisable to bring a drink, all other equipment will be supplied. Phil and Matthew, our coaches, are both fully qualified by Badminton of England with up-to-date Enhanced DBS Checks, and I will be on hand to fulfil Safeguarding standards.
Remaining Sessions: 5th May, 12th May, 19th May, 2nd June and 9th June. Please contact Elizabeth Harker for further information and cost. Money will be taken in full on the first night, with registration details. If your child is interested, please contact soon to claim a place on the course. Elizabeth Harker, Tel: 07813 523050.
Community Choir held fortnightly, our next session is on 11th May (due to the Bank Holiday, not on the 27th May) commencing at 7.00pm until 8.30pm. £3 including light refreshments. Please contact Julie McGarth for further information on 07742 015609.
Monthly CCS (Coffee, Cake and Stuff) – Please note this will not be held in May due to bank holidays. So, our next gathering will be held on Thursday 4th June, 11.00am until 2.00pm. A selection of savoury and sweet items, all home-made, will be on sale. Come along and catch up with friends and neighbours with a cuppa and make some new friends!
Looking forward to seeing you there, Elizabeth & Chris.
Used Stamp Collecting we have a collection box in the foyer for used postage stamps. These are collected and sent to the RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People), raising funds of up to £20 per kilo, £40 would help provide the RNIB’s Talking Books Service to one blind or partially sighted customer for an entire year. All that we require from you is that you trim any excess paper, leaving no more than a 1 cm border, then pop in our collecting box. Many thanks, Stephanie Atkinson.
Important Dates for your Diary – AGM
Our AGM is due to be held on Monday 18th May at 7.00pm, light refreshments will also be served. Come along and support your hall. All reasonable suggestions will be considered, have an input on events and how we can use our hall more, all residents are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. This will be followed by our usual monthly committee meeting and will conclude by 9.00pm at the very latest.
Mobile Food Van Dates
Weird Dough 4-7pm, Wednesday 13th May, 10th June and 8th July.
Huntley’s Fish & Chips 4.30-7pm, Wednesday 20th May and 17th June.
Please refrain from parking on the road when placing or collecting orders. Thank you.
Please feel free to visit our Facebook page School Aycliffe Community Centre, we are at the heart of our community and a warm, welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, learn and grow. Just a reminder, when you visit our hall, please can you be mindful when parking and thank you for supporting our events.
School Aycliffe Community Association Committee Members.