Welcome to The Place Activity Centre in the heart of Sherwood!
We’re a vibrant hub for the whole community!
With a variety of activities ranging from art to fitness, we offer a unique opportunity for people of all ages to engage in creative and social pursuits.
Whether you’re looking to discover a new talent, stay active, or simply enjoy the company of others, we’re the perfect place for you to explore your passions and connect with the community!
WEEKLY TIMETABLE 2024:
Mondays:
Sofie’s Life Drawing:
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Tuesdays;
Rita’s Art Class:
10am – 12.30pm
Vanessa’s Pilates:
6pm – 7pm and 7.15pm – 8.15pm
Ant’s Art Class:
7pm – 9pm
Wednesdays;
Jackie’s Portrait Practice:
1.30pm – 4pm (2nd Wed of every month)
Jane’s Life Drawing (SAR)
10am – 12.30pm (3rd Wed of every month)
Vanessa’s Pilates:
5.30pm – 6.30pm and 6.45pm – 7.45pm
Psychodrama Therapy Group:
6.00pm -8.15pm
(Staring September 2024)
Helen’s Lino Printing:
6.30pm – 9pm
Thursdays;
Vanessa’s Pilates:
9.15am – 10.15am
1pm – 2pm
6pm – 7pm
7.15pm – 8.15pm
Cheryl’s Body Physical – Slow Flow Yoga:
10:45am – 11:50am (Staring September 2024)
Carla’s Soul Source Yoga:
7pm – 8pm
Japanese Language and Culture Classes – with Jane:
6.15pm – 7.15pm (beginners)
7.15pm – 8.15pm (intermediate)
Starting 19th September 2024
Fridays;
Helen’s Lino Printing:
10am – 12.30pm
Legacy Art Group:
10am – 1pm
Cheryl’s Cacao, Yoga and Sounds:
Friday 30th August 2024 only – 6.30pm – 9pm
Saturdays;
The Sherwood Exchange:
12pm – 4pm
Cheryl’s Cacao, Yoga and Sounds:
Saturday 21st Dec (Time TBC)
Sundays;
Sunday Life Drawing:
Bi – Monthly –First Sunday, every other month (June, August, October, December 2024)
10am – 1pm
Living Balance – Sunday Service Sound Bath:
Watch this space for the next event!
Cheryl’s Cacao, Yoga and Sounds:
Sunday 6th October 2024 only – 9am – 11am
Join a class or hire a room!
If you wish to join a class or find out more, use the direct contact details as listed.
Rooms are also available to book for sessional hire or for permanent rental on both floors.
Please get in touch if you require further information – we look forward to hearing from you.
Office Hours
Tues & Thurs 11.30am – 3.30pm, but appointments available other days/times – flexible on request!
Available to hire 9am – 9pm including weekends.
Closed Bank Holidays, Christmas & New Year.
Access & Facilities
Fully accessible ground floor classrooms & toilets
First floor rooms – access by stairs only.
Hot & cold drink making facilities.
Parking
Limited parking for disabled drivers & staff only.
Free parking in Sherwood – a few minutes walk.
Public Transport
Direct bus route from city centre to Sherwood.
City Transport Bus route: 56, 57, 58, 59, 87, 88 & 89
Enquiries & Room Hire:
contact The Place: 07487877536
email: theplace@theplaceactivitycentre.org.uk
The Place Activity Centre, 2a Melrose Street, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2JP
NOTIFICATION – AGM
The Management Committee of The Place Community and Activity Centre and the Directors of the Sherwood Depot Action Group (SDAG – Not for Profit Company Limited by Guarantee that manages The Place) is to hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 19:30 at The Place.
The Agenda for the meeting is given below.
MEETING AGENDA
SDAG Management Committee
Annual General Meeting
4th September 2024 19:30 at The Place
- Approval of the agenda
- Apologies for absence
- Minutes of the last AGM
- Motion to amend the SDAG Articles of Association (Article 5a) from “Community Members shall be members who are local residents, local shop keepers and local groups in the Sherwood district of Nottingham as defined in clause three of the Memorandum of Association” to “Community Members shall be members who are local residents, local shop keepers and local groups in Sherwood ward of Nottingham and the surrounding districts as defined in clause three of the Memorandum of Association”.
- Motion to amend the SDAG Articles of Association (Article 22) from “No business shall be transacted at a General Meeting unless a quorum of members is present. One half of the membership or twenty members, whichever is the lesser, shall be a quorum.” to “No business shall be transacted at a General Meeting unless a quorum of members is present. Fifteen members shall be a quorum.”.
- Motion to amend the SDAG Articles of Association (Article 34) from “The Company shall have a Management Committee comprising not more than twelve and not less than six persons” to “The Company shall have a Management Committee comprising not more than twelve and not less than four persons”.
- Motion to delete from the SDAG Articles of Association (Article 36) “Except as provided in Article 41, at each annual General Meeting one third of the elected members of the Management Committee shall retire from office, or fi the number is not a multiple of three then the number nearest to one third shall retire from office. The members to retire shall be those longest in office since their last election. Regarding members of the Management Committee who have been in office for the same length of time then, in the absence of an agreement, members to retire shall be selected by lot. Management Committee members who have served for a period of three years shall stand down and not be available for re-election for a period of one year following their retirement.”.
- Motion to amend the SDAG Articles of Association (Article 49) from “The quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the Management Committee shall be six members of the Management Committee.” to “The quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the Management Committee shall be four members of the Management Committee.”.
- The Place Management Committee Report: Discussion – content of the Report, future direction of The Place towards a sustainable future, need for volunteers, need for new Management Committee members
- Election of officers of The Place Management Committee:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- General Secretary
- Minutes Secretary
- Member Secretary
- Sales Manager
- Grants Manager
- Events Manager
- Other members of the Members of the Management Committee
11. Election of the Directors of SDAG:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- General Secretary
12. Appointment of auditors
13. Any other business