The Wash House Temporary Closure for building works

May 11 - Aug 10, 2026

UPDATES FOR THE COMMUNITY

We would like to announce some fantastic news. The council are investing in the Wash House, our local community centre. Changes are focusing on making the building more climate friendly and secure. There will be changes to the windows and lights, flat roof repairs and a major upgrade to our toilets and plumbing. The work is due to start on 11th May for 13 weeks. However, to enable works to be done as quickly as possibly we are unfortunately having to close the centre during this period. We will be trying to find alternative venues for our regular classes between these dates. We will be welcoming you all back with an open day with fun, music, market stalls and a movie.

INFO FOR EXISTING GROUPS

If you currently attend any classes at the Wash House during our refurbishment dates of 11th May 2026 and 10th Aug 2026, please contact your group leader for the temporary class venue.

We will be assisting our groups to find alternative venues to enable our Wash House classes to continue to run during the period of closure.

POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE SPACES

While the council are trying to find alternatives spaces for our groups, below are some other local venues which may also have availability. Contact details are provided below should you wish to source your own temporary venue.

SMALL SPACES (0-12 people)

Rising Tide - contact venue for prices

Cahoots - contact venue for prices

Tribe Porty - contact venue for prices

Place With Link - some added info

MEDIUM SPACES (12 - 25 people)

Portobello Library - Non-community/Commercial £83 1st hour/£50 additional hours Community lets - £30 1st hour/£17 additional hours

St Johns Church - £35 per hr

Baptist Church - £45 per hr for 3 hrs

The Tower - contact venue for prices

Place With Link - some added info

LARGE SPACES (Over 25 people)

Bellfield - from £23.50 per hr