THE GEORGE WARD CENTRE
Making A Difference In Your Community Today
About Us
The George Ward Centre is a community centre, based in the heart of the village of Barwell, in South West Leicestershire.
Named after Barwell-man Mr George Ward, a boot and shoe factory owner, who was also a local Councillor and the borough's MP 1923-24.
He did lots of good works for the village and left his house, 'The Cedars,' to the people of the village for the good of the community upon the event of his death.
Many years later the Cedars sadly ended up to be no longer viable, so was sold and a community group was formed to use the funds from the sale to establish our £2million Centre in 2010.
The Centre has a sports hall and several other rooms which are available to hire.
A number of services aimed at helping people are run from the Centre, including a regular Mum's and Tots group and a weekly activity session that is ran in our coffee shop where you can take part in crafts and cooking on a budget with an air fryer.
The Centre receives no statutory funding and is reliant on room hiring, donations and grants to continue to operate.
Team
Lesley Pratt
MANAGER
Lesley Pratt is the Manager of the team, she is responsible for ensuring the team is organized and productive and that the George ward centre is ran to a high standard.
Callum Bird
maintenance/gardener
Callum Bird keep the building running smoothly and keeps the gardens looking nice, always happy to help.
Mathew Hulbert
centre co-ordinator
Mathew Hulbert is the centre co-ordinator and deals with our social media platforms.
Hannah Bird
volunteer
Hannah bird is one of our volunteers she runs our tots group along with other groups always happy to help.
trudy
volunteer
Trudy is another volunteer who helps to run our tots group.
rooms to hire
Hall of friendship (sports hall)
events, sports, party's, meetings.
The hall of friendship is our biggest room that will seat around 230 people theatre style or can be set up with table and chairs, this room is usually used for birthday party's or sports but has been know to be used for wedding receptions.
David Herbert room
This room is designed to seat around 40 people theatre style but can also be set up with tables and chairs.
Emily Hayden room
The Emily Hayden room is a spacious room with lots of natural light and can seat around 100 people theatre style, or can be set up with tables and chairs to suit.
Meeting rooms 1,2
The meeting rooms can be used as one or two rooms and is dressed with tables and chairs for small groups of people or meetings for around 20 people.
I.T room
The I.T room can be used for small groups of people or meetings for around 25 to 30 people theatre style or can be set with tables and chairs this room has a smart board and a projector that can be used.
Coffee shop area
The coffee shop area can be used to simply come along and have hot drink and a chat or to relax read a book or watch the tv.
School Swap Shop
tots TIME
Come and join our Tots group every Wednesday morning from 9AM, we are a very friendly group and have a wide variety of toys for all ages, we also hold special events e.g. easter, pancake day and so on. visit our tots time Facebook page for more info....Read More
- Date: 01/02/2025 09:00 AM
- Location: The George Ward Centre, Barwell, Leicester, UK le9 8dg (Map)
Our Café
opening times
chatty cafe
Chatty Cafe
Every Wednesday we have the chatty café held in our café from 10.30am come along to chat and get interacting with new people.
GROUPS
A fun, easy-to-follow dance workout with rave glow sticks and disco lights. Monday 6-7pm Wednesday 6-8pm
U3A Hinckley have a wide variety of groups from Bridge to French Conversation, History to poetry, Kurling to Mahjong - the choice is endless, for a modest annual fee you can join as many groups as you wish. EMAIL: enquiries@hinckleyu3a.org.uk TELEPHONE:07553914649
Improve your mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, pelvic floor health, bone density, and sensory systems by combining traditional yoga poses with corrective exercise techniques. Pre-booking is required, as spaces are limited. Run by a fully qualified and insured fitness and yoga instructor with over 30 years teaching experience. Text: 07837927227.
Pilates is a great way to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness. Recovering from injury or pain? Suitable after pregnancy or surgery. Injury prevention. Improved sports performance. All classes are modified to individual needs. All classes led by a qualified physiotherapist. Contact Michelle: 07966 457278 mbphysio1@outlook.om
Join us
- The George ward centre le9 8dq
- +44-01455847410
- lesley.pratt@thegeorgewardcentre.co.uk
- Monday 9am - 8pm Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 9pm Friday 9am -4pm
Press
National Lottery funding success!
EXCITING NEWS! We're delighted to announce that The George Ward Centre has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund! This support helps to secure the future of the Centre and our important work serving the community of Barwell and beyond.
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We're in the News!
An activity here at The George Ward Centre is featured in the latest edition of the Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Borough Bulletin. It includes information about slow cooker sessions being given here; with the Centre working in partnership with the borough council and Cadent.
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Weather for a picnic!
Whisper it...it looks like we're finally going to have a period of good weather this Summer! It can't come a moment too soon! So, we'd like to remind you of our beautiful grounds at the rear of our Centre. It's a perfect spot for a picnic and a few hours in the sun.
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Fitness Fun for all the Family
Would you and your family like to get fitter, feel healthier and be inspired with new recipe ideas as well as getting tips for better mental health? Then we have the sessions for you, throughout the Summer!
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Afternoon opening/closing times for Monday, July 29th
On Monday, July 29th we'll be closing at 1pm and re-opening at 5.30pm.
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