The Hub

THE HUB @ LOW PAVEMENT is located in Chesterfield town centre, off New Square, at 61-63 Low Pavement, S40 1PA

You can contact Helen, the coordinator on 077621 27121 or email her: helen@dva.org.uk  

You can follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093056096200

Monday November 4th December          Open 10 –3pm Feel free to pop-in to find out more.

Reading Group         starts 10.30 ends 11.30am.

Each week we’ll have some poems and short stories to read aloud together during the session, and time to chat about them. No need to book, Free.

Reminiscence starts 11.30 ends 12.15pm.

Chat about the old days, share memories and experiences. No need to book, Free.

Creative Writing starts 12.15 ends 1pm.

Informal opportunity to share poetry and short story making skills. All abilities welcome. Hosted by Catherine and Emma.  No need to book, Free.

Needlecraft Corner   starts 1 –2.45pm

Join us in creating a collective, decorative quilt and other small projects. No skills needed, if you are new to sewing come and learn or If you are experienced, share your skills. No need to book. Free

Hub cleaning up operation!  2.45 –3pm

Tuesday 5th December Open 10 – 1.30pm.  Feel free to pop-in to find out more.

Mindscapes     starts 10 ends 1pm

Photography using a mindfulness approach, delivered in a peer support environment. Any phone or camera welcome and no experience needed. Hosted by Tim, and Alex. Free

Art Class starts 10 ends 12pm.

Currently working on Acrylics. No need to book but it helps if you arrive by 10.30am to participate. Free.

Pop Up Event this week:   Feeling Connected Social!  Starts 2-4pm

An informal get together to meet other folks who are active in their community or neighbourhood. A chance to encourage, support and inspire each other!

Hub cleaning up operation!  2.45 –3pm

Wednesday 6th December Open 10 – 3pm.  Feel free to pop-in to find out more.

Creative Cafe     starts 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Come and use art to support your wellbeing and get to know people. You can join in with a weekly group activity or be part of our colouring and doodling collective. Beginners welcome. Tea and coffee available. Free.

Sing-a-long  starts 1.30 ends 2.30pm.

An informal sing a long to popular song requests, reading the words from a big screen. Free.

Hub cleaning up operation!  2.45 –3pm

Thursday 7th December Open 10 – 3pm.  Feel free to pop-in to find out more.

Crochet Club    starts 10 ends 12noon.

Beginners and pros welcome, all materials provided (Donations welcome). Hosted by Pam. No appointment needed, drop-in anytime. Free

Knit & Chat starts 10.30am ends 12 noon

Beginners and pros welcome, all materials provided. (Donations welcome). No appointment needed, drop-in anytime. Free

Table Talk starts 12.30pm ends 2pm

A chance to chat to and get to know people over traditional board games. Anyone welcome, drop in any time and no need to book.

Hub cleaning up operation!  2.45 –3pm

Friday  & Saturday – closed

Volunteer Role title:  Welcomer at The Hub

The role of volunteer Welcomer is vital; to create a friendly atmosphere, to engage everyone who walks in with a smile and an easy conversation, to help them find what they are looking for. We have found that many people wander in looking for something but they are not quite sure what. Often is it some form of social connection. We want the Hub to be a safe space for them to find out. It may not be something we can directly point them toward, but rather, through conversation help them discover. Talking about their life, their passions, skills, hobbies and ambitions is always a good start. In this way, the volunteer Welcomer is a mixture of receptionist, host and coach.

We are looking for volunteer Welcomers to cover one or more shifts at The Hub; in the morning from 10am-12.30 or the afternoon 12.30-3pm, on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Each shift will be covered by a pair of Volunteer Welcomers. A member of staff will usually be present.

Duties:

• Welcoming everyone to the Hub with a smile!
• Encouraging people to take part in the interactive displays.
• Answering the phone and taking messages.
• Assisting with data collection.
• Assisting with light cleaning duties.

Essential Qualities –

• Confidence to approach and welcome members of the public.
• Bubbly, smiley, happy personality.
• A non-judgemental and helpful attitude.
• Ability to put people at ease.
• Good listener.
• A pleasant, approachable and helpful manner
• Sensitivity and empathy – an ability to read people
• Good judgement, ability to think on your feet
• Ability to keep calm and summon help if required
• Understanding of that some people might not know what they are looking for, and that rather than direct questioning, a ‘round-about’ conversation may help them figure it out.
• Refer people to services and members of staff.

The Hub at Low Pavement is a space for community, dedicated to bringing people together, hosting groups and activities and a central point to find out what’s happening in local areas.

The Hub aims to be an inclusive welcoming and friendly place for members of the public and for volunteer-led community groups. It’s important to us that there is a variety of activity and choice available to increase access and opportunity.

We actively support community action, social connectedness and improved mental health and wellbeing. We believe that everyone has something positive to contribute, regardless of their personal challenges. We hope that The Hub is an environment where everyone can flourish.

The Hub is the home of the Feeling Connected Project, which works across Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire to increase social connectedness and reduce isolation and loneliness.

Room Hire Guide                              The Hub @ Low Pavement

Effective from 1 October 2022. Rates, times and conditions may be changed.

• Core Hours:  Monday – Thursday, 10am – 3pm – non-exclusive use
  • Emerging Group                              No Charge
  • Small Organisation                         £5 p.h.
  • Established Organisation              £5 p.h.
  • Statutory Institution                      £10 p.h.

During Core Hours The Hub will be managed by DVA staff and volunteers. The Hub will be open to the public and it is expected that several groups/orgs will share the space, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for engaging the public. Every effort will be made to ensure hirers have adequate space for their activity within this context.

• Non-Core hours: Monday – Thursday Evenings, 3pm – 9pm and Friday, Saturday, Sunday – exclusive use
  • Small Organisation                         £5 p.h.
  • Established Organisation              £10 p.h.
  • Statutory Institution                       £10 p.h.

During Non-Core Hours The Hub is available for exclusive use. The Hub will NOT be managed by DVA staff therefore hirers must open and close the unit themselves and manage the door.

• Day rate for Statutory Organisations booking for exclusive use to deliver a health-related service (eg Covid vaccinations) – weekday and weekend
  • £80 whole day (anything over 3.5 hours)
  • £45 half day (up to 3.5 hours – morning or afternoon)

Definitions:

• Emerging Group/Organisation = without funding to deliver a service or project
• Small Organisation = local group/organisation with funding to deliver a service or project
• Established Organisation = regional/national presence delivering services/projects
• Statutory Institution = NHS, local authority and associated agencies

Booking
Please contact james@dva.org.uk to arrange a booking.