Kinson Community Centre

At KCC this Saturday, 17th October 2020. Book your place now...

Kinson Community Centre is closed until further notice...

Stay in. Stay safe. Keep well.

The market is still on this week... In the main hall from 9.45am to 12 noon, Thursday 19th March.

Only one night left folks... Tickets available on the door, and don't forget to buy a lucky programme for a chance to win a prize! A good Saturday night out... plenty of free parking and a licensed bar to boot!

One Last Card Trick The Wikipedia entry for Kinson begins with the words "Kinson is a former village which has been absorbed by the town of Bournemouth" and such is the case - as also with many other villages across the

KCA Players have been working hard to bring you their latest production, detailed below, starting this Wednesday, 27th November. Join us at 7.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for an evening of comedy and much more... And help keep local live theatre alive!

It's nearly here!

We have 3 stage runs before finally getting to share this wonderful play with you all next Wednesday - Saturday!

If you haven't already got your tickets, then don't delay!

Box Office: 01202 773146 / 07871 498841

Tickets can also be purchased in person at Kinson Community Centre.

Come along for a relaxed evening - high quality entertainment; the chance to win a meal for two in our Lucky Programme Draw along with some other quality prizes in our ever-popular raffle; an opportunity to treat yourself to a New Forest Ice Cream during the interval or to whet your whistle in the fully licensed Centre Bar serving hot and cold drinks...

All this right on your doorstep!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for keeping local live theatre alive!

This afternoon, Saturday 19 Oct, at 2pm in the Main Hall. Come along to grab a bargain and support this wonderful charity...

* SAVE THE DATE *

Another successful event today at KCC, hosted by Aneesh George. The event attracted families from all over the country. They enjoyed music, dance, food and even football in the park! Well done Aneesh!

Our favourite Spring Fair is on this Saturday, 11th May, at 2pm in the Main Hall... Mark it on your calendar and grab your purrrse! 😺

** DONT FORGET **
Our SPRING FAIR this Saturday, 11th May :)
Donations of new goods still welcome, PM us for details

What a fabulous day - well done to Lyn, Mark and all the wonderful volunteers for such hard work yet again! Our Vice Chairman's best friend Nico won the Happy Ending trophy for 2019. We are so proud! (Photo 5 is Nico looking very dignified in his orange harness.) Well done all and we look forward to seeing you again next year...

Take a break from the Brexit farce and come to see a real one! Guaranteed to amuse... Call the box office detailed below, buy tickets from KCC, or turn up on the night and keep your fingers crossed!

So, the set is now up and it's 'all systems go' this week with tech and dress rehearsals as opening night rapidly approaches!

Tickets still available from the Box Office: 01202 773146 / 07871498841 or in person from Kinson Community Centre.

Alternatively, limited tickets will be available on the door, but please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

The ladies of the FAHETGDS have been working so hard to make sure you have a first-class evening's entertainment, so please come along and support their efforts! This will certainly be an experience not to be missed!

We look forward to seeing you all next week!

Thank you for keeping local live theatre alive.

A most enjoyable and informative evening a couple of weeks ago in our Main Hall... It's all systems go now and tickets are selling fast so book yours now!

Wow! Well done KCA Players! 😃

Calling all Bournemouth AFC fans! Another KCC fundraising item for sale at Back to the 80's at Molly's Den...

Do you know an AFC Bournemouth fan?
New in store is this FANtastic 1,000 piece Football Crazy AFC Bournemouth jigsaw puzzle. Unopened in the original sealed bag. Only £12.50.

(This is a donated item to raise funds for Kinson Community Centre. 100% of the sale price of this item will be paid as a donation to Kinson Community Association. Reg. Charity No. 215169)

Please help our Guides group to fundraise next Saturday, 16th February at 2pm in the main hall... Retail therapy for a good cause! 😀

Tickets on sale tomorrow, 1st February... Beat the winter blues by looking forward to this summer's performance!

We are very excited because, the day after tomorrow, tickets for go up on sale.
Time to get your Summer plans started with one amazing theatrical experience.
You are going to want to get in quick, especially for the Fridays as they sell out pretty sharpish.
Get over to https://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/ this Friday
We now have a play fitted (to mis-quote the wrong play), it is going to be awesome, and you will want to see it.

Check out the new Group Booking Discount... Get together and make it a night out!

GREAT NEWS!! We are now offering a Group Booking discount!

For every 10 tickets booked, you will get one of those tickets absolutely free (cheapest ticket applies, where applicable).

So, if you attend our productions on a regular basis, or even if you are planning on coming along in March for the very first time...get together with friends, family members, neighbours, colleagues etc and take advantage of this great offer!

We look forward to seeing you in March!

Thank you for keeping local live theatre alive!

Fridays...

Thursdays...

Wednesdays... any offers?
The main hall is currently available... Salsa anybody? Bachata? Kizomba? Ballroom?

More Tuesdays...

Tuesdays...

Kinson Community Centre updated their business hours.

Statement from David Brown, Chairman of Kinson Community Association, the registered charity that runs Kinson Community Centre:
“Kinson Community Association is very pleased that after 4 years of raising concerns with Bournemouth Borough Council, they have finally launched an independent investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement by Bournemouth Borough Council officers who previously had responsibility for managing the community centre, as reported in today’s Daily Echo. To clarify, this investigation is into past mismanagement by Council Officers and not the current Charity management of the Centre. KCA are cooperating with this investigation, but at this time, matters are in the hands of our Solicitors and we cannot comment further on the detail of the allegations.

There have been recent rumours circulating regarding the future of the Centre and its use. We have been fighting a lengthy battle with our landlord, Bournemouth Borough Council, including threats to our tenancy, which have been unsuccessful. This has not stopped us from ensuring that the local community continues to benefit from the excellent facilities that we have to offer.

Kinson Community Centre has served the local community since 1952 and KCA still has 80 years to run on the current lease. KCA is a self-funding charity since financial support from Bournemouth Borough Council was withdrawn in 2015. It is the largest and busiest community centre in Bournemouth and is a successful and much-loved venue. With nearly 100 different groups running activities at the Centre and serving up to 2,000 local people each week the Centre is busier than ever.”

The Trustees and Staff of Kinson Community Centre would like to assure all our groups, members and visitors that we are very much open for business and look forward to your continued support.

Investigation launched into running of community centre AN INDEPENDENT investigation has been launched into a local authority’s running of a community centre, following allegations of years of financial…

Beat the miserable weather and cheer yourself up by buying tickets for this very funny play... The KCC office critics thoroughly recommend it!

Wow - what a great opening night last night!

Thank you to all who came and supported us - you were a very appreciative audience!

Don't forget that we still have 3 performances left - tomorrow, Friday and Saturday - curtain-up 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).

Forget Brexit, the weather and "I'm a Celebrity..." for a couple of hours - come along and exercise those chuckle muscles instead!

Tickets are still available from the Box Office: 01202 773146 / 07871498841, or in person from Kinson Community Centre.

Alternatively, there will be limited tickets available on the door, but please come early to avoid disappointment!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for keeping local live theatre alive!

TRAFFIC CHAOS WARNING! Please be aware that the overnight roadworks outside Tesco in Kinson are causing tailbacks on Wimborne Road and Millhams Road. These works are due to last for 4 weeks so please plan accordingly and allow plenty of time for your journey to the Centre...

It's that time of year again folks! Lots of cat-related gifts plus books, bric-a-brac, refreshments & more. And a £200 prize draw too! Please come along to support this excellent cause... how can anyone resist the little cutie on the poster?!

** A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - Saturday 20th October **
Come along to our Autumn Fair on 20th October!
As well as our usual lovely stalls our Annual Grand Draw will take place at the Fair - fabulous cash prizes of £200, £100, £50, hampers, vouchers and cat related goodies.

Yes, it's that time of year folks... KCA Players' November production is under way & the tickets are on sale. Get yours now & give yourself something to look forward to!

**STOP PRESS NEWS!**

Tickets are now available for our November play!

These can be purchased or reserved from the Box Office:

01202 773146 / 07871498841

OR in person from Kinson Community Centre.

Don't miss out on seeing this hilarious play!

New Line Dancing absolute beginners class starts tonight at 7.30pm. Get fit, have fun, meet new people and learn something new with this friendly group!

Grab a bargain this Saturday at KCC...

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A big thank you to Dorset Mavericks Line Dance Club for organising & decorating our float for Winton Carnival. Thank you to our 'Friends of KCC' volunteers for making Bertie Bones stay upright on the boat & handing out flyers during the procession. And thanks also go to 365 Techies Ltd for the equipment loan & encouragement to attempt KCC's first own live stream... Shame the Music Police cut the sound in several places!

Last minute preparations are now complete before the crazy capers commence at Winton Carnival! Come down to see KCC's line dancing pirates & vote for us to win the parade at Winton Rec...

Get your tickets now while you still can!