The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre

14/04/2026

13/04/2026

It’s 11.45am on Monday morning. We have lots of fresh baguettes, croissants and pastries left. We have some yummy banana cake & chocolate banana cake baked & donated by the fabulous Sophie from Rise’n’Bake with produce from the community fridge! And some mini milks in the freezer! We’ll be open until 4pm today so why not pop in and grab a baguette or croissants for lunch!

12/04/2026

Hi everyone, just to let you know, spaces have opened up in Harriet’s Pilates classes at the The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Harriet’s classes are friendly, focused and fun. Deeply relaxing and designed to build connection with body and breath while strengthening and mobilising the whole of you.

Please book by phone. Thank you
Harriet. Thrive Pilates 07791234319

09/04/2026

We’re SUPER excited to welcome Cristina to our team of therapists at the The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre. Cristina is booking appointments from Thursday 24th April. Check out her website and book an appointment 😊

02/04/2026

We have AMAZING volunteers who make our community fridge possible 🤩 We’re open from 10am - 12pm on Good Friday & Easter Monday but we’re closed on Saturday & Sunday. Happy Easter 🐣

26/03/2026

Welcome Jem (massage, aromatherapy & reiki) and Cristina (reflexology & acupuncture) to the The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre Jem starts on Tuesday 14th April and Cristina starts on Thursday 23rd April. Visit their websites for further information and get booked in!

27/02/2026

WOW… £2,948 raised!!!

What an incredible result and it is all thanks to YOU.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made the night such a success. The support, laughter and generosity in the room were amazing.

To our brilliant volunteers, we could not have done it without your hard work behind the scenes.

And a massive shoutout to the fantastic businesses and individuals who donated such wonderful raffle and auction prizes. Your generosity helped us smash our target.

We are beyond grateful. What a community! 🙌

19/02/2026

04/02/2026

“At our community shed, it’s all about connecting with others, sharing skills, and having fun along the way. Come join us and be part of something special!” www.bhlac.org.uk

25/01/2026

Community Fridge
We’re open this morning from 10am - 11am thanks to our amazing volunteers 🤩

11/01/2026

Community Fridge - Sunday

We’ve got a lot in this morning so we’re opening until midday 😊

06/01/2026

🌶️😂 Curry & Comedy Night 🌶️🤣
In just 6 weeks, we’re bringing you an unforgettable evening of delicious curry and big laughs – all in support of The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre 💚

📍 Hemyock Parish Hall
🎟️ Tickets available online, at SPAR, and at the Centre

Come along, bring friends, and support a fantastic local cause.
✨ It’s going to be an epic night – don’t miss it! ✨