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Just a few photos from our Open Day:  

Amazing progress at the Centre. The building has been massively improved for the community and will be used: during weekdays by Explorers Wraparound Childcare, providing complete childcare for children aged 0-11 in a nurturing environment; Tuesdays and Friday evenings...

A Table Top Sale and Cafe held on Saturday 22nd October, raised £275. We are chipping away at our £100,000 target. If you want to help raise funds, or volunteer – practical help with refurbishment, social media, helping with youth sessions etc etc – we would love to...

Following an application and presentation to Dorset County Council yesterday, we have just heard that we have been awarded a grant for the full £15,000 requested. The Contracts and Grants Officer stated that the panel were impressed by our application and presentation...

We have done it! We have taken over the Swanage Youth and Community Centre, on behalf of the Community. In partnership with Swanage Town Council, Swanage and Purbeck Development Trust has reached agreement with Dorset County Council and will be taking occupation on 19...

Around 200 people went to the Fun Day and all were positive about the Trust taking on the youth & community centre and expanding to wider community use as The Centre.image004 Here are a few quotes and pictures: “Great place for activities for all ages, abilities...

Please come to a Fun Day on 4 June to celebrate, see what is planned and contribute your ideas. DCC approved a report, on 25th May, 2016, confirming that they will be handing the current Youth and Community Centre over to Swanage Town Council on or around 1st...

In a Joint Venture with Swanage Town Council the SPDT has submitted a bid to take over the Centre. The Vision is to create a Vibrant Social Hub at the Heart of the Community, that promotes health, wellbeing, safeguarding and empowerment through the provision of a...