Our Community Space
The Community Space is based on the St Clare Hospice site. Here our team of volunteers deliver sessions, free of charge, to our local community.
Activities offered include arts and crafts, sewing, and a Men’s Shed wood-working group. You do not need a connection to the Hospice to attend, sessions are open to everyone.
See more details below about the groups currently running in the Community Space.
For more information about the Community Space contact Charlie Smith on charlie.smith@stclarehospice.org.uk or call 01279 594471
Men’s Shed 
Our Men’s Shed offers a community space for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.
Men’s Sheds are all about social connections, building friendships, sharing skills, knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter. Come along and practice skills, enjoy making and mending, and enjoy a hobby.
WHEN: Every Wednesday, between 9am – 4pm, excluding bank holidays.
| Morning session | 9am – 12pm |
| Afternoon session | 1pm – 4pm |
Dementia Friendly Gardening Club
Our Dementia Friendly Gardening Club supports people to live well with dementia. Connect with the natural world and enjoy the physical, social and therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature-related craft activities.
Led by our trained volunteers, sessions will be held outdoors (weather permitting) or in our Community Space and are run alongside our Dementia Carers’ Café so attendees can potter, plant and grow while their carers take some time apart to relax with a hot drink and meet with others in a similar situation.
Spaces for our Dementia Friendly Gardening Club are limited, so booking is essential. Call our Community Engagement team on 07534 031702 to book.
WHEN: Thursdays between 10am and 12pm, excluding bank holidays.
Dementia Carers’ Café
The Dementia Carers’ Café takes place every week at the Hospice in the Community Space.
Caring for someone with dementia is something you shouldn’t have to manage alone. Connecting with others who are also carers, and supporting one another, can be really helpful.
Dementia Carers’ Café offers you a safe space to meet and connect those who understand. Relax over a cup of tea or coffee and share your experiences, and build connections.
WHEN: Thursdays between 10am and 12pm, excluding bank holidays.
Art Workshops
Local artist Tracey Ingram hosts an art workshop for beginners every third Friday of the month in the Hospice in the Community Space.
Have you ever thought, ‘I haven’t got a creative bone in my body’ or ‘I can’t paint’ – then this workshop is for you! Enjoy step by step guide to sketching, how to choose your colour palette, and guidance to create your own masterpiece.
Booking is essential and places cost £30 per person, which includes all painting materials.
WHEN: Third Friday of the month, excluding bank holidays.
2023 Calendar
Friday 15th December 2023 (10am-2.30pm) – Winter Robin – Book Here
Arts and Crafts Clubs
We run a range of arts and crafts clubs in the Community Space, including sewing, card making and crafting.
Sew & Sews
WHEN: First Monday of the month, between 10am and 4pm. Excluding bank holidays.
St Clare Friendly Crafters
WHEN: Second and Fourth Monday of the month, between 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Excluding bank holidays.
Knit Wits
WHEN: Third Tuesday of the month, between 1pm and 4pm. Excluding bank holidays.
Card making
WHEN: Fourth Tuesday of the month, between 10am and 4pm. Excluding bank holidays.
For more information about the Community Space contact Charlie Smith on charlie.smith@stclarehospice.org.uk or call 01279 594471
