South Oxford Community Centre
Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP, GB
Rating: 4.4 ★ (88 ratings)
Details
Nestled on Lake Street, just a mile from Oxford's bustling city centre and looking out over the popular Hinksey Park, the South Oxford Community Centre is housed in a charming Victorian building. It's a hive of activity, managed by the dedicated South Oxford Community Association, a charity committed to serving its local community. The centre proudly hosts the thriving South Oxford Farmers Market every Sunday morning, offering a chance to browse local produce and connect with suppliers. Regulars and newcomers alike can enjoy a variety of groups and classes, from art events and exhibitions organised by South Oxford Arts to a weekly community café operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays, perfect for a friendly chat over a cuppa. You'll also find bingo on Wednesdays and even a Community Fridge, an initiative to reduce food waste.
The centre offers a diverse range of activities catering to all ages and interests, including Hinksey Sculling sessions held throughout the week and various martial arts and yoga groups for both children and adults. Recently, it has become home to the Hinksey Park Community Larder, a valuable resource providing affordable food and fostering community engagement. With several rooms available for hire at reasonable prices, it's an ideal venue for family occasions, group meetings, exercise classes, or training seminars. The historic building, which once served as Oxford's waterworks, has been thoughtfully updated to include accessible facilities, ensuring a welcoming space for everyone. Further details on all activities and booking information can be found at www.southoxford.org.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed
Contact
+44 1865 242666
Comments
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I was locked in the car park after dropping my son off to the nursery next door, I had to rush off to my daughter’s hospital appointment (17 months old). They were no help, and was more interested in ‘how I got into the car park’ rather than helping rectify the situation. I accessed the car park as the gates were open. I had no knowledge of the fact that parents were unable to use the car park for just 2 minutes to drop off the children to the nursery. They refused to unlock the gate although they were the ones who locked it in the first place, and insisted I then had to go contact the nursery instead.
This is a small nursery which have better things to do without me bothering them to simply put in a code to the gate to unlock it- when Michelle and Debbie could have easily done so. They refused to do this- just to be difficult.
I had waited 8 months for this particular appointment for my daughter at the JR, which was then cancelled and I have no idea when it’ll be rebooked.
Michelle in particular was very unpleasant and was repeatedly coming very close to me.
They could have simply told me of the rules, and unlocked the gate.