Connect2Thrive
Our programme of community-based projects is at the heart of everything we do at the Pavilion on the Park.
Each week, we welcome people of all ages and abilities through our doors to enjoy affordable activities that are creative, stimulating and sociable.
From weekly play for tots and crafting for grown-ups to inclusive cycling and sensory sessions, plus a whole programme of One4all music, drama, sports and social activities for people with additional needs, there really is something for everyone.
Connect2Thrive Projects
Eastleigh Community Fridge
The Pavilion on the Park is proud to be the home of the Eastleigh Community Fridge – a fridge and larder that is stocked up every week with surplus food and open to anyone in need.
The Community Fridge is run as a partnership between the Blackbird Café and Thrive Church, who are based at the centre. It is stocked up every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, along with occasional fill ups on a Tuesday evening, 6pm-7pm. Check out the Eastleigh Community Fridge on Facebook for information and fill-up updates.
Eastleigh Repair Café
The Pavilion is also home to Eastleigh Repair Café - a monthly drop-in event held on the third Saturday of the month in Woodpecker Hall.
In a bid to reduce waster from going into landfill, we invite members of the community to bring along anything they have that is worse for wear – from clothing and toys to electrical and household items – for our regular volunteers to fix for free.
You will be asked to cover the costs of any spare parts and any voluntary donations support the continuation of the project. Eastleigh Repair Café is generously funded by Hampshire County Council’s Waste Prevention grant funding.
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Connect2Thrive Projects
Crafternoon
Crafternoon offers local people a chance to get together and get creative, every Monday afternoon from 12.30 - 14.30 in the Woodpecker Hall.
Enjoy weekly guided crafting activities led by local artist, Veronica Williams and bring along your own projects to tend to in the second hour if you wish.
Crafternoon is generously funded by the People’s Health Trust.
Cycle of the Seed
This year, we are pleased to take part in the Eastleigh Greening Campaign, along with a friendly network of other local groups and individuals.
We are leading the ‘Cycle of the Seed’ pillar, with the aim to help people get growing through a year-long programme of gardening activities.
We are currently on the look-out for green-fingered volunteers to join our new Patio Gang and help transform our outdoor space by the Blackbird Café.
To find out more, please visit our Volunteering page.