30th Anniversary Celebration Day

Saturday 14th September 2024

Please join us in celebrating the Centre’s 30th Anniversary with a jam packed day of events, cake, and demonstrations.

For more information, please drop us an email: anniversary@wmcc.org.uk

On the 14th September we will be celebrating 30 years since we first opened our doors to the local community. During this period many of you will have seen many changes and improvements to the facilities here and some of you will have enjoyed children’s birthdays parties, group or club events. However we are constantly seeking to improve on what we have on offer to our community so come along and join us at any point during the day. Find out first hand what’s on and when.

Celebrations will last all day commencing with the unveiling of a new plaque, with special guests invited by our Chair Stephen Whittingham. We then have a day of activities and demonstrations to which everyone in the local community is invited. All profit generated during the day will be donated to our chosen charity Mid and North East Essex Mind who will have members present.

Here are some of the events happening at the Centre on Saturday 14th September.

All timings are approximate!

  • 11:30 Unveiling of the plaque

    Celebrations will last all day commencing with the unveiling of a new plaque at approximately 11.30 am. with special guests invited by our Chair Stephen Whittingham. We then have a day of activities and demonstrations to which everyone in the local community is invited. All profit generated during the day will be donated to our chosen charity Mind who will have members present.

  • 11:45 Wentworth School Choir

    Opening our festivities will be the choir of Wentworth primary school. We are delighted to welcome them once more to our special day. They last performed here on our 20th Anniversary with a wonderful ensemble of song hence we are much looking forward to seeing them again.

  • 12:00 to 16:00 Refreshments and Groups

    Maldon Wycke W.I. Will be in the Linton Room serving refreshments from 12 noon onwards.

    In the main hall some of the user groups who currently use the centre will have presentation boards and representatives there to answer any queries about what they do and when.

  • 12:00 Bagua Zhang Martial Arts

    The Martial arts group Bagua Zhang will be giving the first display lasting approximately 15 minutes. If you’ve never heard of , or seen this particular martial art in action please don’t miss out.

  • 13:00 to 15:00 Tots campIN Club (Jubilee Lounge)

    Come and meet this fantastic new group starting in October!
    Tots campIN Club run classes that incorporate the love of outdoors, indoors - we have 'campfire songs' and a little bit of play with natural wooden toys. Ages 0-3

  • 13:00 Yoga

    Diana Jones, a Yoga instructor will be demonstrating a gong bath. So immerse yourself during this demo in relaxation and mindfulness techniques. This will be followed by a Q & A session.

  • 14:00 Tai Chi

    We will be joined by the Mid Essex Branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain. There will be an explanation of some aspects of Taoist Tai Chi Arts, followed by a demonstration of the practice of Tai Chi, including voluntary involvement of the audience in some simple guided movements.

  • 15:00 Dog Training

    A change of scene as we welcome Katy with her ‘Little Oliver Twists dog training Academy’. Prepare to be enchanted as we see Katy in her element as a dog trainer.

  • 15:45 Badminton and Table Tennis

    Between 3.45 pm. and 4.45 pm we welcome both the West Maldon Community Centre Badminton Group and Blackwater U3A Table Tennis Groups for demonstrations and the opportunity to give it a try yourself.

  • 19:30 Bumper Quiz Night *SOLD OUT*

    Sorry - we have taken reservations on all our tables - thanks for your support!
    We conclude the day with a bumper quiz night along with some additional games for fun. Bearing that in mind we’ll hopefully be starting a little earlier than usual. Please book your team by emailing Debbie

    Payment will be cash only on the evening with a bumper raffle being held.

Throughout the day, donations can be made to our chosen Charity - Mid and North East Essex Mind

Directions to the centre can be found here