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A warm, welcoming place to connect, stay active and feel at home -  the Hanley Centre

Royal Voluntary Service’s Hanley Centre has been a cornerstone of support in the city for more than four decades offering companionship, activities and wellbeing support to older people and the local community. 

We would love to welcome you so please come along and join us in our inclusive environment to connect, socialise, stay active and feel part of a community. Our wonderful volunteers will help you feel right at home.

We can help with transport to the centre and back home again if you need help to get out and about. 

Where to find us

What's on

Our volunteer-run social clubs and events offer a wide range of activities designed to bring people together, build friendships and support health and wellbeing. Whether you're looking to try something new, stay active or simply enjoy good company, you'll find a welcoming place to connect, have fun and feel part of your community.

Monday

10:00am – 12:30pm  Living well with dementia 

Bringing people living with dementia, their carers, friends and/or family together for fun themed activity sessions in a relaxed and friendly environment. Call 01782 213489 to book your place. 

£2.00 weekly per person, refreshments provided. 

1:30pm – 3:00pm  Line dancing 

A chance to socialise, play Bingo, a quiz or board games

£3.50 weekly

Line dancing at a community centre

Tuesday

11:00am – 12:30pm  Dance fit

£4.00 weekly

12:00pm – 2:00pm  Heathy Happy Lives 

Various activities for mixed abilities.

£6.00 weekly

1:00pm – 3:00pm  Tai Chi

£6.00 weekly

A group of people in a dance fit class in a community centre

Wednesday

10:30am – 12:30pm – 2:30   Happy Healthy Lives 

Various activities for mixed abilities.

£6.00 weekly

12:45pm – 2:15pm  Line dancing 

£4.00 weekly

A group of women line dancing in exercise clothes

Thursday

10:00am – 12:00pm  Knit & Natter group 

£3.20 weekly

12:30pm - 2:00pm Living well with dementia group

Bringing people living with dementia, their carers, friends and/or family together for fun themed activity sessions in a relaxed and friendly environment. Call 01782 213489 to book your place. 

£2.00 weekly per person, refreshments provided. 

1:00pm - 3:00pm Basket weavers

£2.50 weekly

a group of older women knitting and having a natter at a community group

Friday

10:30am – 12:30pm – 2:30pm  Healthy Happy Lives 

Various activities for mixed abilities.

£6.00 weekly

11:30pm – 1:30pm  Fishy Friday

A weekly get-together over a freshly cooked fish & chip lunch, handmade at the centre. No booking required. 

£4.50 weekly

1:00pm – 2:30pm  Card craft group

£5.00 weekly

A group of people in a craft session

Can you spare us an hour or two? Volunteer at Hanley Centre

We always have a variety of volunteer roles available, with flexible hours, full training and travelling expenses paid.

Find a volunteer opportunity

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Other services available from Hanley Centre

Helping to support the local community in Hanley.

Community Café

Our café is open every day from 10:00am - 2:00pm offering hot & cold sandwiches & light meals. Everyone welcome.

See our menu

Community Lounge

A friendly local hub offering advice, support and a chat. Available every Wednesday 11:30am -12:30pm. Just drop in.

Find out more

Changes

Changes runs free, confidential peer-support groups for anxiety and mental distress, with no referral or diagnosis needed

Find out more

Community Café

Our café is open every day from 10:00am - 2:00pm offering hot & cold sandwiches & light meals. Everyone welcome.

See our menu

Community Lounge

A friendly local hub offering advice, support and a chat. Available every Wednesday 11:30am -12:30pm. Just drop in.

Find out more

Changes

Changes runs free, confidential peer-support groups for anxiety and mental distress, with no referral or diagnosis needed

Find out more

Room hire at the Hanley Centre

Hanley Centre offers a flexible choice of rooms for hire either by the hour or morning afternoon sessions. 

WiFi is included and refreshments are available. 

Discounts may be available for block bookings. Sessions run from 9:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 4.00pm. 

Prices per session are as follows:

  • Bradbury Hall – up to 110 persons seated (£38 per hour)
  • Rosemary Room – 20 to 25 persons cinema-style (£45 per hour)
  • Lavender Room – 12 to 20 persons seated (£40 per session).