The Community Centre was built in the 1950s in response to the needs of local residents, especially women who wanted somewhere to get together and take their children. It was funded by public subscription and is run by trustees and volunteers. Over its life people of all ages in the area have met there and many committed people have contributed to running the many activities for which it is known. There are two rooms and a kitchen. Below are the groups currently using the centre.

Every effort is made to keep this page up to date. For enquiries about the centre please ring 01603 504420. For changes or additions to the information below, ring 01603 451015 or email web@friendsofeatonpark.co.uk

Aspergers East Anglia
A support group for children and parents, meeting socially every other Saturday morning from 10 - 12. Contact Julie Adcock, 01603 598949/07917 286914, email julie@asperger.org.uk

Canework Gentle Exercise
Meets Monday morning from 10 - 11.30 for gentle exercise including self-defence and self-awareness. Aimed at people with disabilities and older people, and keeping 'what's working, working'! £3. O1493 656538.

Eastern Counties Cat Society
If you're interested in shows, purchasing a kitten, or membership of the society, contact Mr and Mrs Peed, 01508 570051.

Eaton Park Senior Citizens Club
Meets Thursday afternoons to play bingo. Contact 01603 453205.

Eaton University Labour Group
Meetings of the Eaton and University Ward branch on the third Monday of the month at 7.30 include guest speakers and a discussion. Contact Mrs Pat Cross, 01603 504025 or Cllr Bert Bremner, 01603 471134, email University.labour@ntlworld.com

Gymboree Arts
A group for the under-5s meeting on Friday morning. Contact 07507 891154 for information or view the website.

Kung Fu
A branch of the UK Wing Chun Association. Meets Monday at 8.30 and Thursday at 7.30. Contact Alex Evans on 07899 886882 or by email.

Line dancing
Line dances are taught on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8.30. Contact 01603 455528 or email the organiser. The South Park Stompers learn the dances here and go out as a demonstration group. Enquiries to 01508 578294.

Norfolk & Norwich Pensioners, Eaton Branch
The group is dedicated to improving the conditions of the elderly and meets on the second Monday of each month at 2 pm in the Community Centre. The annual subscription is £2 and members pay £1 at any meeting they attend. This includes refreshments. They do their best to get interesting speakers each month and occasionally have a quiz. Interested? Ring 01603 612441.

Norwich Reformed Church
Meets on Sundays at 11 am and 6.30 pm. The Sunday school meets at 10 am. Enquiries to Mr M Quinton, 01603 452387.

Pre-School Music Association
Pre-school music sessions are held on Wednesday mornings in the Community Centre. See the website, www.presma.org, or phone 01603 628626.

Scrapbooking Club
Details to follow. Contact the organiser on 01603 501942.

Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens meets on Thursday afternoons in the Community Centre, mainly to play bingo. Contact 01603 453205.

Tea dances
Sessions on Friday afternoon from 2 - 4.30 in alternate weeks. Contact the organiser on 01603 455528 or email.

TinyTalk
Baby signing and singing classes on Monday at 10 - 11 and 11.45 - 12.15. Cost: £4 a class. Contact on 01953 851916, email, or via the website www.tinytalk.co.uk/mariah.

Wednesday Women (over 55s)
This social group meets from 2.30 - 4 pm on Wednesday and has a speaker or film. The cost is £1 per session.

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