August Break
The Centre will re-open after the break on Tuesday 1st September 2026
LATEST NEWS.- Every Friday - Live Music - FRIDAY LIVE 10:00am
- Film Club - Open to HCA members only.
- Jigsaw Fayre - Tues 4th Aug to Sat 8th Aug incl
- Can you volunteer to help in Reception or Kitchen?
- SUMMER CLOSURE - 31st July to 1st September
- Every Friday - Live Music - FRIDAY LIVE 10:00am
- Film Club - Open to HCA members only.
- Jigsaw Fayre - Tues 4th Aug to Sat 8th Aug incl
- Can you volunteer to help in Reception or Kitchen?
- SUMMER CLOSURE - 31st July to 1st September
Bringing people together
We have 45 clubs under our umbrella and meet in a grade 2* listed building with views to the Isle of Wight.
We sing, dance, play cards, petanque, table tennis, we have art and crafts and much more.
We are run by volunteers and we would welcome you to our community.
Recent news & events
Quiz and Chips – 6th June 2026.
Yet another full house was entertained to a stimulating selection of questions by quiz-master Mike Caruana assisted by his “Harem of Helpers”, namely Cheryl, Marian, and Thelma. The winners of the quiz were Team “CRAFT“, with Team “EDUCATION LTD.” only half a point behind! Joining the “Wooden Spoon Club” were Team “6 AGAINST the REST“.…
Quiz & Chips April 2026
This popular event continues to play to a full house. It was good to see some new faces together with many familiar ones. Thanks to Mike, Cheryl, and Thelma for all their hard work behind (and in front of) the scenes, together with Jan and Brian who always are instrumental in making the quiz so…
Jigsaw Fayre
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped in any way to make the Jigsaw Fayre weekend a success – without your support this event would not have been possible.
Book an activity
Card and Board games such as Bridge, Chess, Canaster, Cribbage, Whilst and more. Lots of variety.
Do you like a good discussion? We have four forums for you to discuss and debate current affairs and more.
Our friendly social group has two sections, Ramblers who enjoy longer walks and Amblers who like a slower pace and shorter distances.
Come along to one of our dance classes or compete on our Petanque courts. Go for “180” at Darts, or try your hand at Carpet Bowls!
What we offer
Facilities include wifi, free car parking, coffee shop, disabled access, kitchen and more.
The Association has a well-stocked library of donated Books, Jigsaws, Music, CDs, DVDs and Audio books.
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With nearly-new clothes to suit all tastes. Weekly Thursdays @ 14:00 hrs & Fridays @ 10:00 hrs
Opportunities to go to one of are many excursions and outings across the South Coast and beyond!
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So much to offer our community
Located close to the seafront at Highcliffe in a Grade 2* listed building there lies a hidden jewel! If you are young or old, alone or part of a family, fighting fit or have a disability, there is something for you! Arts and Crafts, physical exercise, mind-bending card and board games, a well-stocked library (containing not only books but CDs and jigsaws etc. all for hire at virtually give-away prices!); brush up on your languages or learn a new skill! We have it all (and if not we would welcome suggestions as to new activities.) If you are new to the area, or have lived here for many years, come and see what we have to offer!