HOOK Community Centre: After lengthy refurbishment Hook Community Centre reopened for hirers on Saturday.

A church group meeting in the new upstairs hall commented on the bright and airy feel and the comfort of the new chairs, which Hook Village Halls Charitable Association have also purchased for the Elizabeth Hall.

In the evening, a children’s party made use of the enhanced Base Youth centre facilities along with games in the newly soundproofed main hall, while also enjoying catering from onsite Hartlett’s Café.

Returning regular hirers include Gym-Minis pre-school gym classes and Loose Moose Performing Arts, along with several badminton groups who are looking forward to using the resurfaced floor and new lightweight posts. Several new groups and classes are in the pipeline.

The HVH office will be open from 9am to noon, Monday to Saturday, or by phone on 764000 for any enquiries. Plus there’s a chance for everyone to look around the superb new facilities at the open day on Sunday, May 17, from 11am to 2pm.