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3 Feb 2020

Happy birthday to us!

Congratulations to the Melbourn Hub, which opened at the beginning of February 2014, now marking its sixth birthday! The last six years have seen the Hub become a crucial and much-loved centre of village life, not just for residents of Melbourn but also many others from nearby communities. So we thought we would have a little look and all the benefits the Hub brings to Melbourn and how lucky we are to have it. The original vision of the Melbourn Hub was to provide a rich mix of services and opportunities not just for residents, but also for local organisations, […]

9 Dec 2019

Annual TOTC Event a success!

The annual ‘Turn On To Christmas’ event at the Melbourn Community Hub last Saturday was acclaimed the most successful of its kind so far. The illuminating occasion, a seasonal spread of entertainment and happiness, organised jointly between the Hub team and the village Fete Committee, exceeded all expectations, combining local crafters with activity tables, and a children’s storytime. Carols from Melbourn Brownies, the ‘Social Vocals Choir’, together with Melbourn singers, Tom and Amelia Froggatt, all contributed to the Festive atmosphere. The venue was packed to capacity with both young and old alike, enjoying the music, mince pies, and mulled wine. Santa’s […]

15 Jun 2019

Community Showcase returns!

Saturday 13th July FREE EVENT: Crafts, activities with live music (to 4pm) Café with barista coffee & cakes (to 6pm) BBQ & Licensed Bar midday until late! ‘Women-sing’ Choir at 5pm. Support Local Groups, Charities & Talent! Live music in the evening from local talent ‘Tom Sings Swing’

21 May 2019

Musical May!

On Saturday 4th May, The Hub welcomed Keith James performing the ‘Songs of Leonard Cohen’ as part of his UK tour. With brilliant acoustic guitar playing and a haunting voice, Keith managed to both move the audience with some of Cohen’s most emotional work and inspire them sing-along to the chorus of other popular numbers. Much of the audience were on their feet at the end of the concert to applaud the performance. Keith himself was moved by the reception he received in the atmospheric Atrium and we are thrilled that he will be returning to the Hub on Saturday 28th September […]

23 Apr 2019

Hub Annual General Meeting

The Hub Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday April 24th 2019, at 7.30pm in the Hub. We had a good attendance once again and were able to share a very positive review of the year. Attached for your information are the formal notices detailing the Agenda and Voting Arrangements that were discussed. AGM Agenda Notice of AGM (Official notice and voting arrangements) AGM Document – a year in review.

21 Mar 2019

Mindful March

Mindful March at the Hub Melbourn Hub dedicated the month of March to raising awareness of the support and help available for conditions affecting the brain and the mind. On 7th March the Hub hosted a ‘Dementia Friends’ evening which was a collaboration between The Hub and Melbourn villager Davina Biswell who has been personally affected by Alzheimer’s (a form of dementia) within her family. As a result of her experience, Davina along with her friend Steph Trayhurn, has become a supporter of Dementia Friends – an Alzheimer’s Society initiative – and was keen to bring this to Melbourn Hub. Claire […]

26 Aug 2018

Community fundraiser – Giving Lysa precious time

The Hub recently played host to a community fundraising event for a local member of the community, Lysa Kemp. Read more in The Listing about how the event held at The Hub raised money for this local cause and family.