Abbotshall HLC

Abbotshall HLC Community led charity for the benefit of all local residents. The condition of the asset transfer was that the site would be developed as a sports hub.

In 2014 Lewisham Council signed over the playing field on Abbotshall Road to Community Teachsport on a 25 year lease, at a peppercorn rent. In partnership with the Archibald Corbett Society funds were raised to build the centre and in 2015 the the old pavilion and changing rooms were demolished and replaced by the new community building and gardens you see here today. Sadly in 2018 Community Teac

hsport gave up the lease and Lewisham council again initiated the tender process. A group of local volunteers including members of the Corbett Residents' Association, local parents, business owners, creatives and centre users formed a committee with the aim of keeping the centre doors open to the community. A crowdfunder campaign raised funds to keep the centre running in the interim. The board applied for and achieved charity status in 2019 and after a public consultation submitted the winning proposal to Lewisham Council, finally securing the future of the centre for the community in early 2020. Despite the challenges this year has held for us all, we can look forward to exciting times at the centre. This is a community led initiative and its future will rely on us the community taking ownership and using the facilities and encouraging friends and neighbours to do the same. If you have ideas of what you’d like to see at the centre or you’re interested in running class, group, fundraiser or community event GREAT we would love to hear from you. Remember the centre is a registered charity, so if you have a skill, materials or time to volunteer, or you have knowledge of any companies/organisations offering support or funding opportunities please do get in touch. hello@abbotshallhlc.com

Hi community, here's our What's On from the 28th of July to the 3rd of August!Don't miss out on the SUMMER CAMPS that wi...
25/07/2025

Hi community, here's our What's On from the 28th of July to the 3rd of August!

Don't miss out on the SUMMER CAMPS that will be happening at Abbotshall😍

Onions drying after harvest - Beautiful work by Rita Nikolic Hooks ❤️
21/07/2025

Onions drying after harvest - Beautiful work by Rita Nikolic Hooks ❤️

Poetry in the Garden - this Tuesday, the 22nd of July, from 1.30pm to 3pm✏️ A creative writing workshop with author Tutk...
20/07/2025

Poetry in the Garden - this Tuesday, the 22nd of July, from 1.30pm to 3pm✏️


A creative writing workshop with author Tutku Barbaros for young people 14 and up!

Hi community, here's our What's On from the 21st to the 27th of July!Don't miss out on the Poetry workshop on the 22nd o...
20/07/2025

Hi community, here's our What's On from the 21st to the 27th of July!

Don't miss out on the Poetry workshop on the 22nd of July✏️ and remember we are open on Friday till 5pm!

Are you ready for Abbotshall's End of School Party? We are!!🌞We will see you today after school!!The cafe will be open, ...
18/07/2025

Are you ready for Abbotshall's End of School Party? We are!!🌞

We will see you today after school!!
The cafe will be open, selling food and drinks for kids and adults🥂

See you soon🥳

Baby Sensory every Wednesday!👶🏽Link to book: https://www.babysensory.com/blackheath-eltham/From the website: "Baby Senso...
17/07/2025

Baby Sensory every Wednesday!👶🏽

Link to book: https://www.babysensory.com/blackheath-eltham/

From the website: "Baby Sensory provides ideas for creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music in simple practical ways that can be easily repeated at home. We also use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early speech and language skills, and sensory signing activities to help you and your baby communicate from birth."

Are you ready for Abbotshall's End of School Party? We are!!🌞We will see you all this Friday, the 18th of July, after sc...
16/07/2025

Are you ready for Abbotshall's End of School Party? We are!!🌞

We will see you all this Friday, the 18th of July, after school.
The cafe will be open, selling food and drinks for adults and kids🥂

See you there🥳

13/07/2025

What an amazing Corbfest we had! Much too tired tonight for a proper “thank you” to everyone who needs thanking - but THANK YOU everyone for coming! And to our partners for this collaborative event: the corbettcommunitylibrary, St Andrew’s Church and Torridon Stores ❤️

This is JukeVox (who gamely agreed to perform because I rang them, out of the blue, and said “would you like to come and sing at a charity event? No, sorry, I don’t have any budget” ❤️)

A taste of what's in store for Corbfest at Abbotshall today... Corbett Estate Honey with an observation hive and beekeep...
13/07/2025

A taste of what's in store for Corbfest at Abbotshall today... Corbett Estate Honey with an observation hive and beekeeping demonstrations; chair massages from ; stalls from local craftspeople including Crafty Ladies, Shop By Faith and Maxyne B with her new vinyl record clocks; face painting and body art from and ; bouncy castle and fair games; and FOOD! Ice cream van, Drive by Donuts and our very own Abbotshall Vietnamese stew - beef and vegan versions available! Liquid refreshments to suit young and old on offer too 🥂And don't forget our fabulous lineup of live acts!

Excited for our Corbfest lineup on Sunday! Do come and support these wonderful musicians; they range from local young pe...
10/07/2025

Excited for our Corbfest lineup on Sunday! Do come and support these wonderful musicians; they range from local young people giving their first performances, to much-loved professionals generously supporting Corbfest ❤️ There's a huge variety, so definitely something for everyone!
Noon - Sandhurst school choir showing off the songs they've been learning all year
12:30 - favourite local children's entertainer: Sally 🎉
1:30 - talented young local singer-songwriter Jemima Loosen 🎸
2:00 - open mic slot specially for youngsters! Several of our young musicians have already signed up; let us know if you want to join in 👏
2:30 - local violin & accordion duo MAZAIKA 🎻
3:00 - JukeVox Voices bring you pop, rock and soul music from the 1950s to the 1980s 🕺
4:00 - Catford Sings performing folk, world and pop songs in harmony 🎶

We have a new after-school class at Abbotshall! Email info@minimotives.com to book 🕺
09/07/2025

We have a new after-school class at Abbotshall! Email info@minimotives.com to book 🕺

We are SOOO EXCITED to be hosting CORBFEST on Sunday the 13th of July!!💛Celebrating everything about our local community...
05/07/2025

We are SOOO EXCITED to be hosting CORBFEST on Sunday the 13th of July!!💛

Celebrating everything about our local community, Corbfest is a collaboration between 4 local charities that many of you will hold dear to your hearts: the Corbett Community Library, St. Andrew's Church, Torridon Stores and of course Abbotshall HLC!

We are all so happy to be taking part in this local community event one more - building a strong cooperative relationship with other local charities has always been a key part of our regeneration vision for Abbotshall🌞

Soon, there will be more updates about the Abbotshall Corbfest programme🌼

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