About Owlsmoor Community Centre
Our Mission Statement
To maintain the Centre to the highest possible standard, ensuring it is viable and sustainable and suitable
for use by everyone in the local community.
To encourage and support the widest range of use by people of any age, race, sex, religion, politics or with impairment - but with consideration
given to neighbouring residents.
The air of Owlsmoor Community Centre is to be a valuable asset to the community; used according to the wishes and needs of all
residents
Our History
The Centre was originally built as a licensed community venue, complete with a lounge bar and main hall, offering many of the facilities you would expect from a traditional pub. At the time, Owlsmoor did not have its own pub, while nearby Sandhurst had several and College Town had two — something that has certainly changed over the years.
Although the Centre continued to operate, around twelve years later it began to face financial difficulties, and the committee had reduced to only a handful of dedicated volunteers. Dave Worrall — who remains a valued supporter of the Community Centre Committee today — together with Trish Bennett and Hazel Ellard, worked tirelessly to help reshape and revitalise the Centre into what became the New Owlsmoor Community Centre.
A great deal of hard work went into securing the Centre’s future. On 4th August 1999, a public meeting was held in the main hall, where the community came together to decide whether the Centre should continue. It was agreed that a new committee would need to be formed to move the project forward.
Reg Oldfield took on the role of Treasurer and devoted an enormous amount of time and effort to developing the Centre into what it is today. Alongside Lorna Timms, he also became a trustee, helping guide the Centre through an important period of change and growth.
Funding from Bracknell Forest Council (BFC) enabled the transformation of the venue from a pub-style establishment into a true community centre. At that time, only around eight groups regularly used the building. Since then, the Community Centre has flourished into a vibrant and well-used hub at the heart of the local community.
Committee
Our committee members focus on key areas within Owlsmoor Community Centre, helping to ensure the Centre continues to thrive and meet the needs of the local community. Find out more about the different areas our committee supports — you may even be inspired to get involved and join us; if so please reachout to one of the management team!
We also welcome your feedback. If you have any comments about the Centre’s facilities, or if you notice anything that is damaged, missing, or in need of attention, please let us know. Your feedback helps us maintain a welcoming and enjoyable environment for everyone who uses the Centre.
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