Covid update
While Covid
restrictions have eased considerably
as from July 19th, the Community Association has decided to continue to
supply hand sanitiser at the entrance to all our rooms and will urge the
wearing of face masks when entering and moving around the Centre. The
track and trace system will still be in operation, and we will encourage
plenty of ventilation throughout the building. We believe it is still
prudent to adopt a cautious approach. We
now look forward to welcoming back more of our regular groups and taking
private bookings as the year progresses.
About the Association
Old Felixstowe Community
Association (OFCA) was formed in 1973, and our activities focus on the
Community Centre in Ferry Road, just across from St Peter and St Paul
Church. The Centre's excellent facilities comprise two large meeting rooms
(one with a stage), a coffee lounge, a small meeting room, and a kitchen. All these, together with two
recently-resurfaced tennis courts, can be
hired at very reasonable rates. Follow the 'Community Centre' link on the
left for details of rooms, hiring conditions, and rates of hire.
Our membership area covers Old Felixstowe - east of Hamilton Road
together with the
Glenfield / Fairfield Road area, but the Centre and its facilities can be
used by all. We have over 600 members, who receive a two-monthly
Newsletter. Membership costs just £3 a year for individuals, £5 for a
family. If you live in the Old Felixstowe area we'd be delighted to
welcome you as a member! You can download a membership form here.
Over 25 different groups
use the Centre regularly - follow the 'Affiliated Groups' link on the left
for a list with contact details. Occasional and one-off bookings are also
welcome.
OFCA helps to support the
running costs of the Centre by organising Community Markets and a Summer
Fair, and a very popular Christmas card delivery scheme. We also look
after the village sign, which commemorates Walton Priory and the ships
that used the Kingsfleet up to the 14th Century.
OFCA is run by a General
Council, together with a Management Committee which looks after the
day-to-day running and maintenance of the Community Centre. Needless to
say, we are always looking for new people to help with these activities -
if you are interested in helping, please contact one of the Council or
Committee members - we'd love to hear from you!
OFCA has put in place
policies concerning health and safety, equal opportunities, and
safeguarding. All those who help in OFCA and who use OFCA facilities
should be aware of these policies, which can be downloaded here:
Health & Safety
Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Old Felixstowe Community Association
