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💛 Celebrating Our Wonderful Jan 💛Today we say a huge, heartfelt thank you to Jan, our much‑loved Elmwood Centre cleaner,...
26/06/2026

💛 Celebrating Our Wonderful Jan 💛

Today we say a huge, heartfelt thank you to Jan, our much‑loved Elmwood Centre cleaner, who is retiring after years of keeping this place shining, not just the building, but the people in it too.

Jan has been part of the soul of the community centre. She’s the friendly face in the morning, the steady pair of hands behind every event, and the quiet hero who makes sure everything feels welcoming for everyone who walks through the door.

Her kindness, her pride in her work, and her warm chats along the way have meant more than she’ll ever know. She’s loved by staff, volunteers, and the whole community.

Jan, thank you for everything you’ve given to Elmwood. You leave behind a legacy of care, laughter, and heart.

Enjoy every moment of your well‑earned retirement. You’ll always be part of our Elmwood family. 💛✨

01/04/2026

🎈 Looking for the perfect soft play venue for a kids’ party?

🙌 We still have Soft Play Party slots available most weekends in April and May!
🎉 £100 Party Package Includes:
- Sole use of the soft play
- 2 hours of fun
- A special visit from Barney Bear 🐻✨

🍕 Want food too?
Corner Cafe offers brilliant catering packages. Pop over to their page and drop them a message for details.

👉 Ready to book?
Click the link below to secure your slot:
https://soft-play.onsitebuildingtrust.org

🎉 JK Club Turns 10! 🎉 Come celebrate a decade of fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories!📅 Friday 27th February 202...
30/01/2026

🎉 JK Club Turns 10! 🎉

Come celebrate a decade of fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories!

📅 Friday 27th February 2026
📍 Hardwick Social Club, Harrowgate Lane, Stockton, TS19 8TD
⏰ Doors open at 6.30pm
🎟️ Tickets just £10

Expect a night packed with:
✨ Live Entertainment
🪩 Disco
🎁 Raffle & Tombola
🎉 Bingo
🍽️ Delicious Buffet

Let’s raise a glass to 10 amazing years—bring your friends, grab your tickets, and join the party! 🥂

The railway modellers based at the Elmwood Centre received some fantastic news this week — they’ve been nominated for th...
06/01/2026

The railway modellers based at the Elmwood Centre received some fantastic news this week — they’ve been nominated for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The club is the oldest model railway group in the Tees Valley, with roots stretching all the way back to 1948. Club secretary John Maddon was over the moon when the nomination came through.

Like so many community groups, they struggled through Covid, but they’ve come out the other side stronger than ever. Membership is thriving, their layouts are looking better than ever, and they now run a brilliant junior mentorship programme to bring the next generation into the craft.

Scroll down to find out when the club meets and to learn more about the wonderful work they do in promoting the art of modelling.

They wont find out if theyve won the award until November but until then, everything is crossed

📅 Join Our Friendly Railway Modellers Group!

🚃 Meetings: Every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM at Elmwood Community Centre in Hartburn, Stockton.

🚂 All Ages and Abilities Welcome: Whether you're into kit building, tracklaying, scenic modelling, electrics, woodwork, or just running trains, come along and see what we can offer. Bring your stock to run on our 'O' gauge or 'OO' gauge layouts.

➡️ Contact Us:
- Phone: John at 01642 614253
- Email: [email protected]

Why wait? Join us today! 🚂🚃

📅 Join Our Friendly Railway Modellers Group!🚃 Meetings: Every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM at Elmwood Comm...
06/01/2026

📅 Join Our Friendly Railway Modellers Group!

🚃 Meetings: Every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM at Elmwood Community Centre in Hartburn, Stockton.

🚂 All Ages and Abilities Welcome: Whether you're into kit building, tracklaying, scenic modelling, electrics, woodwork, or just running trains, come along and see what we can offer. Bring your stock to run on our 'O' gauge or 'OO' gauge layouts.

➡️ Contact Us:
- Phone: John at 01642 614253
- Email: [email protected]

Why wait? Join us today! 🚂🚃

04/01/2026

✨ Did you know? ✨

Hartburn’s much loved Elmwood Community Centre has a history as rich as the community it serves today.

🏡 Built in 1873, Elmwood began life as the grand family home of local grocer Lewis Dodshon. Over the years it welcomed several notable residents including Olympic rower Col. H. E. Kitching.

🔬 During World War II, ICI moved in, transforming the house into a research laboratory from 1939 until the 1950s.

👥 In 1952, Elmwood took on a new purpose as a community centre, becoming a place for local families to learn, gather and grow together.

💛 Fast‑forward to 2014, when the building transferred to the OnSite Community Building Trust. This opened the door to new funding, fresh ideas and a real revival of community activity from long‑running dance classes and an outstanding playgroup to vintage fairs and a cosy community cafe.

👻 And for those who love a good story… there have even been reports of spooky goings on over the years, adding a little extra mystery to this already fascinating building.

If you’d like to hire a room for your community group, class or event, get in touch:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01642 688303
💬 Or drop us a message via Facebook Inbox

Address

53 Darlington Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS185EP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441642688303

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