📍 139a Smithy Parade, Thornhill📞 Jan or Kathy: 07761225367🌱 Volunteers welcome
🤝 Connecting Our Community

A warm community hub for Thornhill

Supporting local seniors, young families, children and volunteers through friendly clubs, meals, creative activities and community connection.

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TuesdayStay & Play 9:30am
WednesdayLunch & Teatime Clubs
20+Children supported
The Smithy Hub
🌱 Growing community together
Mealsshared with care
Playfor under 5s
Craftsafter school
Gardenvolunteers needed
What we do

Friendly programmes that bring Thornhill together

From warm meals and conversation to children’s activities, toddler play and gardening, every session is built around kindness, dignity and local connection.

Lunchtime Club
☕ Seniors

Lunchtime Club

A welcoming lunchtime space for local seniors, especially those feeling isolated or managing mental health challenges. Join us for a warm meal, conversation and companionship.

Wednesday · 11:00am
Teatime Club
🎨 Children

Teatime Club

A safe and nurturing after-school session where more than 20 children enjoy free meals, crafting, creative activities and fun with friends.

Wednesday during term time · 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stay and Play
🧸 Ages 0-5

Stay and Play

A supportive session for mums, parents, carers and toddlers to connect through nursery rhymes, sensory play, books, toys and conversation. Free snack included.

Tuesday · 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Garden Volunteers
🌱 Volunteers

Community Garden Volunteers

Help us grow a beautiful, welcoming green space for the community. All experience levels are welcome, from confident gardeners to complete beginners.

Flexible · Get in touch
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Community support

Supporting Our Community Hub in Thornhill

The Smithy Hub is a local community group in Thornhill dedicated to supporting both our elderly and young residents through vital social programmes. We provide welcoming sessions that reduce isolation, support mental wellbeing, help children enjoy safe activities, and bring families together.

✓ Free and donation-supported sessions✓ Support for seniors, children and families✓ Safe, warm and welcoming local space✓ Volunteers and community gardeners needed
Urgent hub improvement

Help us connect proper water and sewerage services

Most of our clubs are free. We simply ask for small donations to help us stay afloat and continue offering essential services. We are currently raising funds for a proper water connection to the hub. Until now, we have relied on a hose pipe and water butt, but we urgently need to connect to water and sewerage services to improve hygiene, safety and comfort for everyone we serve.

Water connection appealEvery donation helps
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Volunteer call-out

Calling all green thumbs and community helpers

Do you love gardening, helping people, making tea, cooking, crafting, organising activities or simply giving back? We are looking for local volunteers to help with our community garden, clubs and day-to-day hub activities. Whether you are experienced or just starting out, your help can make a big difference.

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Weekly timetable

Know what is happening at the hub

Plan your week with warm, welcoming sessions for seniors, families, children, toddlers and volunteers across Thornhill.

TuesdayWeekly
🧸

Stay and Play

9:30am – 11:30am

A friendly morning for mums, parents, carers and toddlers aged 0–5 with nursery rhymes, sensory play, books and connection.

Free snack includedView details
WednesdayCommunity lunch
🍲

Lunchtime Club

From 11:00am

A safe, warm space for local seniors, especially anyone feeling isolated or managing mental health challenges.

Meal & companionshipView details
WednesdayTerm time
🎨

Teatime Club

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Over 20 children enjoy free meals, crafts and fun activities in a nurturing after-school environment.

Children supportedView details
FlexibleVolunteers wanted
🌱

Community Garden

Join when you can

Help grow a beautiful, welcoming space for everyone. Experienced gardeners and complete beginners are welcome.

Green thumbs neededVolunteer
Need help choosing the right session?

Contact Jan or Kathy and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Call 07761225367
Latest news

Updates from the hub

Water connection fundraising appeal

Water connection fundraising appeal

We are raising funds for proper water and sewerage services at the hub to improve hygiene, safety and comfort for our community sessions.

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Stay and Play now open every Tuesday

Stay and Play now open every Tuesday

Our Stay and Play session runs every Tuesday from 9:30am to 11:30am for local parents, carers and toddlers.

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Volunteer with the community garden

Volunteer with the community garden

We are looking for local volunteers to help create a beautiful garden space for everyone in Thornhill to enjoy.

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Wednesday clubs bring generations together

Wednesday clubs bring generations together

Our Wednesday sessions support both older residents and children, creating a full day of community care and connection.

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Small donations keep free sessions running

Small donations keep free sessions running

Most sessions are free, but small donations help cover food, snacks, materials and essential running costs.

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Looking for local helpers

Looking for local helpers

We welcome volunteers who can help with setup, tea, activities, gardening, welcoming visitors and general support.

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Call Jan or Kathy07761225367