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Strouden Park Community Centre
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About the Strouden Park Community Centre

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Strouden Park Community Centre has been a cornerstone of our community since 1987. In 2012, the Centre was transformed by demolishing the old building and creating a vibrant new Centre, alongside six new homes that foster connection and growth.

We warmly welcome passionate volunteers to help us transform the Centre into an extraordinary space for our community! Your creativity and talents can truly make an impact. If you’re excited to learn more and get involved, we’d love to hear from you!

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Serving the Community since 1993

Community matters...

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We strive to create a community hub where people of all ages can engage in a diverse range of activities and events. Our goal is to enhance the well-being of our community and promote a strong sense of togetherness.

Discover the perfect space for your next event! Our rooms are available for hire for regular bookings, one-off classes, parties, and much more.

Join our vibrant Centre by participating in our many regular groups, including (but not limited to) Yoga, Pilates, Chair Exercise, Baby and Toddler Group, Self-Protection classes, Baby Ballet, and a weekly choir. Don’t miss out on our delightful weekly lunch club every Thursday, where you can enjoy two delicious courses for just £5 (booking is required).

Whether you’re planning to host a group or party or looking to join one of our exciting events, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us or explore our Autumn 25 leaflet for more details. Your next great experience awaits!

Meet the Strouden Park Community Centre Team

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Rebecca Fulwood

Chair of Trustees

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Sue Craft

Secretary/Treasurer

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Debbie Mills

Community Centre Manager

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Karen Godber

Trustee

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Brenda Moore

Trustee

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Helen Wilson

Trustee

Strouden Park Community Centre Information & Policies

We want everyone who uses Strouden Park Community Centre to feel safe, welcome and well‑supported. Our policies help us run the Centre fairly, protect our community, and keep the building operating smoothly.

 

You can find all our key policies here. If you have any questions, the Centre team is always happy to help.

Safeguarding Policy

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Room Hire Terms & Conditions

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General Terms & Conditions

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Privacy Policy

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Health & Safety Policy

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Indoor Bouncy Castle Policy

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Complaints Policy

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Volunteers at the Strouden Park Community Centre

Got a little time to spare? We’d love to welcome more volunteers. You can help weekly or occasionally — at events, coffee mornings, toddlers, or in the office.

 

Please complete the form below — all fields required. Alternatively pick up an application form at the Centre — whatever works best for you.


(let us know when you are typically free. We’re very flexible, and you’re welcome to volunteer as much or as little as suits you)

Areas of Interest:
(please tick or list the areas you may be interested in helping the Centre with)


(please briefly describe any relevant skills or experience you feel may be relevant: i.e. qualified carpenter - retired)
DBS Check Notice

All volunteers will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting their role.

References:
(please provide details of two people we can contact for a reference)

REFEREE 1:

REFEREE 2:



Declaration:


Membership at the Strouden Park Community Centre

Join our new Membership Scheme — it’s FREE! Members get 5% off one-off bookings, a vote at our AGM, invites to members-only events, and our quarterly newsletter. Sign up and help shape the future of your community.



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Communication Preferences:
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Declaration:
Membership runs from 1 April to 31 March and must be renewed annually.




Strouden Park Community Centre Testimonials & Feedback

20 April 2026
It was a nice space for our party — we really enjoyed it.
Rajiv
Party hirer
18 April 2026
I love Strouden — you get a premium service, a good price, and upfront, honest answers.
Meg
STEMVentures
11 April 2026
Loved the centre — if the hall becomes available, I’d love to run sessions here.
Belinda
Slimming World
11 April 2026
My clients said how easy it is to book and how simple and clear the guidelines are.
Vicky
Photographer
10 April 2026
I’m thrilled to have found such a friendly location to run my counselling sessions.
Lori
NHS counsellor
27 March 2026
It’s a pleasure to meet someone so enthusiastic about their job.
Jackie
Community care worker
17 March 2026
The fitness studio is perfect, and the other hall is lovely too.
Claire
Potential new hirer
16 March 2026
This centre is such a fabulous place — what a great find.
Feedback from an Everyday Dance attendee
10 March 2026
Dear everyone at Strouden Park Community Centre. I wanted to wish you the very best for your fun-filled Family Easter event on Saturday 28 March. I hope the Easter Bunny makes a promised visit, and the local children enjoy the Scavenger Hunt. Thank you for all that you do to support the local community at Strouden Park Community Centre. I've attended many events at the Community Centre and always felt very welcome and so have the community I've attended with. Wishing you all the best for your Easter event and all others that follow as well as a very happy Easter. With warmest thanks.
Tom Hayes MP
Labour Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East
March 2026
A wonderful meal, lovely company, and I felt very welcome. Thank you to Brenda and Jean.
New lunch club attendee
8 February 2026
It was a lovely, clean centre and a great manager.
Debi
Party hirer
February 2026
A lovely, clean Centre with a great manager.
Feedback from a private hirer
21 January 2026
Thank you for all the help with booking — and for holding the hall while we organised the DJ. You were so nice.
Kara
21 January 2026
The centre is lovely, and the activities are great — we very much enjoyed the toddler group.
Zey
New to the area
20 January 2026
It’s a lovely space — the only venue with underfloor heating to keep our toes warm.
Face‑to‑face feedback
January 2026
Debbie was lovely and really helpful with the booking, even holding the hall for 24 hours while we organised a DJ.
Feedback from Private Hirer
January 2026
I’m new to the area, the Centre is lovely, and we really enjoyed the Busy Bees session.
Feedback from a new centre user of the Baby and Toddler group
January 2026
A lovely space — and the only venue with underfloor heating to keep toes warm!
Centre user
January 2026
Vicky (photographer) told us how impressed she was with Debbie’s warm welcome and tour of the Centre. She said it was clear Debbie is passionate about helping the community and that this role suits her perfectly.
New regular hirer

Events you’ll love at the Strouden Park Community Centre

Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween at Strouden Park!
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Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween at...

Strouden Park Community Centre is gearing up for a frightfully fun celebration this autumn, with our Halloween Event taking place…
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Community Quiz Night Announced – Join Us on Saturday 20th June!
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Community Quiz Night Announced – Join Us...

Strouden Park Community Centre is excited to announce our very first Centre‑run Quiz Night, taking place on Saturday, 20th June…
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Strouden Park Community Centre Secures Funding from Talbot Village Trust for Essential Repairs
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Strouden Park Community Centre Secures Funding from...

Strouden Park Community Centre is delighted to announce that we have been awarded £4,000 from Talbot Village Trust to carry…
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We'd love to hear from you!

Whether you’re looking to hire a room, join one of our various groups or just want to know what’s going on in your local community please either give us a ring, send us a message by clicking on the right or pop in if you’re in the area.

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Rebecca Fulwood

Rebecca Fulwood (RAD RTS CBTS AIDTA) is a passionate advocate for the arts and community engagement. She joined the board of trustees for Strouden Park Community Centre in 2021 and currently serves as Chair, helping to make a positive impact in her local area.

Rebecca’s love for performing arts, especially dance, led her to qualify as a dance teacher through the Royal Academy of Dance and the International Dance Teachers Association. In 2007, she founded Adagio Dance Academy, where she teaches Ballet, Tap, Contemporary Modern Jazz, Pointe Work, Stretch and Condition, Musical Theatre, and Adult Fitness to students of all ages, staging bi-annual shows such as Peter Pan. Rebecca’s hobbies and interests include the arts, reading, travelling, and attending the theatre—her favourite pastime. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she works part-time as an Advanced Processor for Benefits and Welfare Services at BCP Council, bringing 18 years of experience in administration and customer service. Her diverse skill set includes leadership, creativity, business management, and event planning.

Rebecca is also a busy wife and devoted mum to her two children, Elsie and Jude. Balancing her professional, creative, and family life, she finds joy in supporting her community and cherishes time spent with her family.

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Sue Craft

Sue is a dedicated Trustee at Strouden Park Community Centre, where she has contributed her skills for nearly five years, drawing on a wealth of experience in finance, accounting, and charity governance. Sue’s professional journey began in a solicitor’s office in Bournemouth, before she moved on to take up senior positions at Max Factor and Revlon, rising to the role of UK Salaries & Wages Manager. After Max Factor was acquired by Procter & Gamble, Sue continued to advance, holding various leadership positions in accounts, finance, facilities, and operations management at P&G’s International Distribution Centre.

Upon taking early retirement, Sue devoted her time to community service, first as a General Adviser at Citizens Advice in Poole and subsequently as a Trustee and Secretary of The Colour Works Foundation. At Strouden Park Community Centre, Sue fulfils dual responsibilities as both Trustee and Secretary/Treasurer. Her commitment to volunteerism extends further, as she also serves as Treasurer and Health & Safety Officer for the Bournemouth Branch of the Samaritans, and organises regional activities for Procter & Gamble Associates.

Outside of her professional and voluntary roles, Sue enjoys spending time socialising, going to the cinema with her husband, and relaxing at home. She is deeply passionate about promoting fairness, kindness, and equal opportunities for everyone.

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Debbie Mills

Debbie is a dynamic and people-focused individual who thrives on connecting with others and creating positive experiences. As Community Centre Manager, she enjoys meeting new people, learning their stories, and finding ways to make them feel welcome and supported. Her passion for customer service has been a constant throughout her career, having spent many years in retail banking in roles such as Relationship Manager, Branch Manager, and Mortgage Specialist—where her love of both people and number-crunching shone through.

Outside of work, Debbie is a devoted mother to two young daughters, relishing the joy of guiding them through childhood while sharing in their adventures. She is also an animal lover, with a lively household that includes a mischievous sausage dog, two cheerful budgies, and a rabbit.

In her spare time, Debbie embraces life’s pleasures: travelling to warm destinations, exploring different cultures, practising Pilates, taking long beach walks, and experimenting in the kitchen. Energetic, caring, and always ready for a challenge, Debbie brings enthusiasm and heart to everything she does.

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Karen Godber

Karen brings warmth and genuine care to every role she undertakes. As a trustee at Strouden Park Community Centre and a full-time medical secretary at a busy doctor’s practice, she is deeply committed to supporting her community and those around her. With over twenty years of experience across healthcare, local government, recruitment, and property services, Karen is known for her approachable nature, strong administrative skills, and ability to make everyone feel welcome and valued. Her colleagues appreciate her conscientious work ethic, effective communication, and willingness to go the extra mile—whether working independently or as part of a team. Karen holds NVQ qualifications in Business Administration and Customer Service, as well as certifications in IT and financial control.

Outside of work, Karen finds joy in spending time with her husband, Richard, and her family; walking her dogs; cooking; singing; dancing; keeping fit; reading; and listening to music. She is passionate about helping others and embraces every opportunity to learn and grow, making a positive difference wherever she goes.

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Brenda Moore

Brenda brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as trustee at Strouden Park Community Centre. She spent three decades working within the NHS, including 26 years as a medical secretary at Christchurch and Bournemouth Hospitals. Despite facing health challenges in her youth, Brenda pursued her education through night school, gaining skills in shorthand, typing, and English, and later achieving an NVQ3 in administration.

Her commitment to learning has continued throughout her life, undertaking numerous courses connected to both the Community Centre and her responsibilities as Churchwarden at St John’s in Holdenhurst. These experiences have strengthened her administrative expertise and people skills, which she now applies to supporting the Centre’s operations and community initiatives. Brenda has a particular passion for working with older people, ensuring their voices and needs are valued within the Centre’s activities.

Outside of her trustee role, Brenda enjoys gardening, reading, socialising with friends, and relaxing with television. Her blend of professional knowledge, community involvement, and personal warmth makes her a valued member of the trustee board and a strong advocate for building an inclusive, supportive environment at Strouden Park.

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Helen Wilson

Helen is a dedicated trustee at Strouden Park Community Centre, where she has contributed her expertise for approximately five years. In addition to her role at Strouden, Helen serves as a trustee for another charity in Poole, bringing over a decade of experience in charitable governance. She holds a degree in Performing Arts (Music) and has operated a successful business for more than 30 years, providing piano and oboe instruction to students of all ages. Her commitment to music education is further demonstrated by her 10-year tenure at Jolly Melodies Music Company, where she delivered engaging classes for young children.

Helen has taught instrumental music in schools throughout the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole region, and was previously an active participant in local wind groups, orchestras, and musical theatre productions. Beyond her musical endeavours, she has taught English as a Foreign Language for over 25 years, reflecting her versatility and dedication to lifelong learning. Outside of her professional commitments, Helen enjoys reading, attending the theatre, and spending quality time with her husband and dog. Her broad experience and passion for community engagement make her a valued member of the Board of Trustees.

Donations

Your donation helps keep Strouden Park Community Centre thriving. Every gift, big or small, helps us run activities and events, and keep the Centre open and welcoming for everyone who uses it.


You can donate securely via PayPal, or make a direct transfer to the Centre’s bank account. If you’d like to support us regularly, you can set up a monthly standing order too.


We’re not currently registered for Gift Aid, but we hope to offer it in the future. Thank you so much for supporting your local community.

 

Bank details for direct donations:
Account Name: Strouden Park Community Association
Bank: Lloyds Bank Ltd
Sort Code: 30-91-08
Account Number: 02192832