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Things to do, people to see at Chesham House Centre

The Royal Voluntary Service centre in Lancing, Chesham House Centre, warmly welcomes the local community to a variety of activities offering a comfortable, warm place to meet, eat and play. Keeping in touch with people whilst being active are key to staying healthy and well.

We are open to everyone, serving tea, coffee, cold drinks and a variety of delicious cakes. You can enjoy a chat, read a paper, or sit on one of the sofas and watch the world go by.

We would love to welcome you so please come along and join us. Our wonderful volunteers will help you feel right at home.

Where to find us

What's on

From dancing to crafts, book clubs to knitting, new social groups are starting all the time. If there is something you would like to do and we don't have it arranged: don't be shy, let us know and we'll do all we can to make it happen. More groups will follow as volunteers become available.

All sessions include tea/coffee & biscuits.

If you would like to become a volunteer and start a group - Let's talk! Get in touch or pop in and chat with one of our team.

Download our programme of clubs & activities

Monday

12:00 – 1:30pm  Lunch club

A two-course lunch served at 12:15 (approx.) Please book in advance.

£10.00 weekly

2:00pm – 4:00pm  Games club

A chance to socialise, and play board games and more .

£3.00 weekly

A group of older people playing cards at a community centre

Tuesday

11:00am – 1:00pm  Fun Bingo

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for two hours of Bingo games, a chance to socialise and win some prizes.!

£5.00 monthly

2:00pm – 4:00pm  Mens group

Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of games, darts and socialising.  

£3.00 monthly

2:00pm – 4:00pm  Whist Drive

Enjoy playing this popular card game with friends.

£3.00 weekly

10:00am – 12:00pm  Art club

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month to do some beginner friendly arts & crafts together. 

£3.00 monthly

Older people enjoying a craft session at Chesham House Centre

Wednesday

12:00 – 1:30pm  Lunch club

A two-course lunch served at 12:15 (approx.) Please book in advance.

£10.00 weekly

2:00pm – 4:00pm  Scrabble

Doesn't everyone enjoy a good old game of Scrabble? Come and pit your wits against some good company. 

£3.00 weekly

An older couple enjoying a meal at Chesham House

Thursday

11:00am – 1:00pm  Crib

£3.00 weekly

2:00pm – 3:00pm  Seated exercise

A fun and energising class to keep you moving, including tea and coffee and a chat afterwards. Please book in advance. 

£5.00 weekly

2:00pm – 4:00pm  Stitch, Knit & Natter

A friendly group that brings along their knitting, sewing, crochet or cross stitch to work on and have a good natter. 

£3.00 weekly

An exercise class at the Chesham House Centre

Friday

10:30am –12:30pm  Fun quiz

£3.00 weekly

12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch club

A two-course lunch served at 12:30 (approx.) Please book in advance.

£10.00 weekly

1:30pm – 3:30pm  Mah Jong

An interesting game similar to Rummy played with tiles not cards. Beginners or 'old hands' welcome.

£3.00 weekly

2:00pm – 4:00pm  Disco dancing 

Join us on the first Friday of the month for an afternoon of great music to dance along to and socialise. Seated or standing. 

£3.00 monthly 

Two older people dancing

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

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

Find a volunteer opportunity

Vintage Tea Room

Our Vintage Tea Room is a great excuse to just pop in for a drink and slice of homemade cake, with bone china teacups and a proper teapot! Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Join in the fun!

Other services available from Chesham House Centre

Helping to support West Sussex.

Adur & Worthing Voluntary Transport

For residents of Adur, Worthing & surrounding areas who are unable to access conventional transport due to a disability, frailty or rural isolation.

Take me there

Good Neighbours West Sussex

Our volunteer befriending service offers support to local people to reduce loneliness and isolation which helps you to stay healthy and independent.

Take me there

English converstion group

This monthly group is ideal for those wishing to use English as a second language in a safe place.

Call us for more details

Adur & Worthing Voluntary Transport

For residents of Adur, Worthing & surrounding areas who are unable to access conventional transport due to a disability, frailty or rural isolation.

Take me there

Good Neighbours West Sussex

Our volunteer befriending service offers support to local people to reduce loneliness and isolation which helps you to stay healthy and independent.

Take me there

English converstion group

This monthly group is ideal for those wishing to use English as a second language in a safe place.

Call us for more details

Room hire at Chesham House Centre

Chesham House Centre offers a flexible choice of rooms and café area to hire for business or pleasure. The hire includes wifi internet access and presentation equipment making it the perfect choice for workshops, meetings and drop-in sessions. Talk to us to discuss your needs.

You can also hire the rooms and separate café area for a special family celebration. The café area offers guests the chance to sit comfortably and chat while others are enjoying the bustle and noise of the ‘party’ room. 

The building has kitchen facilities and full disabled access and toilet.

Prices per session are as follows:

  • The Garner Room – up to 8 persons seated (£8 per hour)
  • The Ashcroft Room – up to 12 persons seated (£12 per hour)
  • The Ashcroft-Garner Room – up to 40 persons cinema-style (£20 per hour)
  • The Café area - 24 seated at six round tables (£25 per hour)