Falkirk Council

Bonnybridge Community Education Centre is currently closed due to a fault with the central heating system.

Bonnybridge Community Education Centre is one of largest community centres in the Falkirk area. Recently upgraded, with a sports hall with changing rooms and showers. Three separate general purpose areas of various sizes, good sized Kitchen, and a newly refurbished IT Suite with new computers.

Activities programme

Monday

Activity	Times
Homestart	10.00-12.00pm
Carpet Bowlers	12.30-3.30pm
Co-op Women's Guild	2.00-4.30pm
First 4 Kids	2.30-6.15pm
Mini Kickers	3.30-6.30pm
Cheerleading	5.00-6.30pm
Baton Twirling	6.30-8.00pm

 

Tuesday

Activity	Times
Women's Link	9.30-12.00pm
Disabled Club (monthly)	1.00-4.00pm
First 4 Kids	2.30-6.15pm
Bonnybridge Youth FC Under 12's	6.00-7.00pm
Bonnybridge Royal FC	7.00-8.00pm
Model Rail	7.00-10.00pm
Karate	8.00-9.30pm
Morrison Avenue FC	9.00-10.00pm

 

Wednesday

Activity	Times
Parent & Toddlers	9.30–12.00pm
Carpet Bowlers	12.30–3.30pm
H & L Dancing	2.00–4.00pm
First 4 Kids	2.30–6.15pm
Bonnybridge Youth FC Under 14's	5.00–6.00pm
Bonnybridge Youth FC Under 7's	6.00–7.00pm
Cllr Gow's Surgery (fortnightly)	6.00–6.30pm
Steins Thistle FC	7.00–8.00pm
Bonnybridge Youth FC Under 17's	8.00–9.00pm

 

Thursday

Activity	Times
Cllr Buchanan's Surgery	10.30–11.30am
Thursday Club	12.30–3.00pm
First 4 Kids	2.30–6.15pm
St Josephs's/Antonine PS	3.15-4.15pm
Taekwon-Do	5.00–6.00pm
Street Dancers	6.30–8.00pm
Celtic Legends FC	6.00–7.00pm
Cllr Coleman's Surgery	7.00–7.30pm
Brig Athletic	7.00–8.00pm
Karate	8.00–9.30pm
Ladies Netball	8.00–10.00pm

 

Friday

Activity	Times
Yoga	10.00-11.30am
ECDL Computer Class	10.00-12.00pm
Carpet Bowlers	12.30–3.30pm
First 4 Kids	1.30–6.15pm
B Sloan Dancing	2.30–9.00pm
Model Rail	7.00–10.00pm
Badminton Club	7.30–10.00pm

Saturday

Activity	Times
Available for one-off events

Sunday

Activity	Times
Available for one-off events

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Activity information

Badminton Club

All over 18s welcome regardless of ability. The class is a fun and enjoyable way to keep fit. Singles and doubles. All you need is a badminton racquet, suitable clothing and trainers. The group meets every Friday from 7.30-10.00pm.

For more information email needmoremembers@yahoo.co.uk| or phone/text 0798 358 8772.

Baton twirling

This is a newly formed group for school-aged children.

Bernadette Sloan Dancing Classes

children's dance classes, classical ballet, tap, modern and freestyle. There is a yearly performance show and dance grade awards. Class start times depend on the age group, the first class starts on a Friday at 2.30pm. A uniform is required after the first seven weeks attendance. Classes cost £3.00-4.00 per visit payable in advance in six week blocks.

For more information contact Bernadette Sloan on 01698 720061.

Bonnybridge Youth Football Club

Developing youth football within the local community this club has a range of age groups for ages 5-19 years. Equipment required: football boots/trainers and shin guards. Football strips are supplied by the club. Groups meet on various times and days depending on age group.

For more information email tomscobbie@blueyonder.co.uk| or telephone Tom Scobbie on 01324 813565.

Brig Athletic

This five-a-side football team meets for a general kick about and is always looking for new members to improve skills. All you need is suitable clothing, trainers and shin guards. The group meets every Thursday from 7.00-8.00pm.

For more information contact Richard Lapsley on 01324 812389.

Carpet bowlers

Indoor carpet bowling. There is no age limit and all abilities are catered for. Competition league and trophies played for. Equipment required: carpet slippers/bowling shoes or gym shoes. Bowls are supplied by group. The Group meets three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 12.30–3.30pm).

For more information contact Robert Finlay on 01324 812246.

Celtic Legends

A five-a-side football team for adults who enjoy a general kick about and who want to keep fit. New players of all abilities welcome. All you need is suitable clothing and footwear.

For more information contact Chris Harris on 01324 812246.

Cheerleading

This is a newly formed group for school-aged children.

Co-op Women's Guild

Women's group meeting to discuss various issues and arrange activities.

For more information contact Myra Chalmers on 01324 503290.

Councillor surgeries

• Linda Gow: Wednesdays (fortnightly), 6.00–6.30pm
• William Buchanan: Thursdays, 10.30–11.30am
• Tom Coleman: Thursdays (fortnightly), 6.00-6.30pm

First 4 Kids

Term-time out-of-school care with the main priority to give children a fun and safe environment after school. All children receive a snack and take part in a wide range of activities suitable for all ages. All workers are police checked and have up-to-date child protection training. The Group operates Monday to Thursday 2.30-6.15pm and Friday from 1.30-6.15pm. Cost varies depending on times required.

For more information contact Ann McIntosh on 07837397169 or email first4kids@btconnect.com|

H & L Dancing

Sequence and old-time dancing mainly for seniors, but all adults are welcome. A great way of meeting new friends and keeping in touch with old ones. New members always welcome. All you need is comfortable dancing shoes. Groups meets every Wednesday from 2.00-4.00pm. Cost per visit 50 pence plus centre membership.

For more information contact Ann Scott on 01324 814654.

Model Rail

This club for model rail enthusiasts has, over the years, developed a permanent display and organises and runs a yearly model rail exhibition. Always looking for similar minded people to join the club. The Group meets every Tuesday and Friday from 7.00-10.00pm.

For more information contact Stewart Fraser on 01324 503290.

Netball

Ladies netball group that plays for fun and to keep fit. All females welcome regardless of age and ability. No equipment required, only suitable clothing and trainers. The group meets on Thursdays at 8.00pm.

For more information contact Agnes McQuade on 01324 877120.

Parent & Toddlers

A meeting of parents and children to interact and play. The Group is open to all parents with children from birth to 4 years. Many different toys and activities are available and the club is a great place to meet new friends who have similar needs. At least one parent/carer has to remain with the children in their care at all times. The group meets term times every wednesday from 9.30am.

Shotokan Karate

This club is a member of the Scottish Budokan Aassociation and is governed by Scottish Karate. All instructors are qualified to the highest standard. 

Everyone welcome regardless of ability, and you do not have to be fit. All you need is loose comfortable clothing in the first instance, thereafter a karate suit. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.00pm.

For more information contact Leslie-Ann Dick on 01324 812395.

Streetdance

Dance group for boys and girls from 5-16 years. All the latest dance moves are learend to create a high energy dances. All you need is trainers and lots of energy. Classes depend of age and run term time on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm. Costs £12.00 for six weeks.

For more information contact Kaye Finlay on 07707554485.

Thursday Club

Fortnightly social club entertainment for mainly pensioners who enjoy meeting, dancing, talking and generally having a great time. Open to everyone: the more the merrier.

For more information contact Cecelia West on 01324 812745.

Women's Link Group

This is a women's self support group who help each other and have the backing of a community worker. While this is a social group other activities are programmed in  to suit the needs of the group. We also run a creche facility where the children are cared for by qualified child workers. The group meets on a Tuesday and Thursday 9.30-12.00 noon.

WRVS Disabled Club

Social meetings with entertainment and refreshments for less able bodied over 60s. The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between September and May.

For more information contact Elizabeth Birse on 01324 812116.

Yoga

A relaxing gentle exercise class suitable for all ages and physical abilities. This is a self supporting group that meets on a Thursday from 10.00-11.30am.  All that is required is suitable loose clothing and yoga mat.

For more information contact June Mercer on 01324 711832.

Classes and groups

The following groups have expressed an interest in starting classes but require members before they can proceed with a let in the centre:

• Parent and toddler exercise class
• 50-plus exercise class
• Bonnybridge history
• Internet and email
• Arts & Crafts
• Photography
• Girls Football Development
• Youth Club
• Coffee Shop

If you are interested please contact the centre for further information.

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Other activities

Adult learning

The range of new term classes supported by Forth Valley College and Falkirk Council include:

• basic computers
• ECDL

Creche facilities can be made available for parents wishing to attend any of the courses.

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Centre information

Management committee

• Chair: T Rintou
• Vice Chair: D Deans
• Secretary: I Brown
• Treasurer: R Finlay

Committee members

• Ann McIntosh
• Eileen Finlay
• Margaret Millar
• Ian Allison
• Stewart Fraser
• Cecilia West

The committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm. The following meetings have been scheduled:

• 21 October 2008
• 18 November 2008
• 16 December 2009
• 20 January 2009
• 17 February 2009
• 17 March 2009
• 21 April 2009
• 19 May 2009 (AGM)

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Fees and letting charges

Membership and attendance fees

Member type	Membership fee	Attendence fee
Adults	£10.00	£0.50
Under 18s	£2.00	£0.10
Concessions	£5.00	free
Family rate	£20.00

Visitor fees

Visitor type	Fee
Adults	£1.00
Under 18s	£0.30
Concessions	£0.10

Room letting fees

Room	Fee
Sports hall	£25.60
Large hall	£12.80
Medium hall	£7.80
Small hall	£7.80
Kitchen	£7.40

An hourly charge of £11.00 will be made to all weekend lets

All the above costs are per hour, however there is also a single charge of £20.50for any licensed function.

There are different categories of users and scales of charges please speak to centre staff for the full cost of any let.

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