Menziehill Community Centre

How to Join At the moment the Centre does not have a membership fee and you can join in most activities by just coming along. Some of the classes, however, are for pre-arranged groups. For most classes you pay as you go, depending on the cost of the activity. There are so many classes that it is best to come along to the Centre and ask for a copy of the annual "News in Brief" publication which outlines the Centre Programme for the year ahead. Many of the Adult Learning classes and Youth Clubs are free of charge, so please ask the reception staff for advice on availability and cost. Opening Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 10.00 pm Saturday, 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Rooms to Let If you come along, you will see we have a great variety of rooms, including a superb Games Hall which can accommodate most sports. Our ground floor is fully accessible to anyone in a wheelchair. The upper floor is only accessible by the staircase, which consists of two flights of nine steps each. For details of how to hire a room and the charges involved, call reception on 432967 and ask for a letting pack to be sent out to you. Jimmy Gordon I.T. Suite This room holds 6 Dell PCs and two printers, one of which is colour. The Suite is easily accessible by wheelchair users. Youth Room This is a small friendly room with a small bar-type feature. It is easily accessible by wheelchair. It also holds a large TV and pool table, which is covered when not in use. The room has rectangular wooden flooring with carpet surrounds and can be used for a number of purposes. Grampian Lounge This is a large multi purpose area (13.1m x 17.1m) with an excellent wooden dance floor. There is also a stage area within this space, which professional theatre companies have used in the past. A large kitchen with a small wooden hatch leading into the hall is ideal for large functions such as receptions or dinner dances. The lounge is easily accessible for wheelchair use and also has toilets for the disabled. Room 222 and Soft Play Room We have a small hall (11m x 11.6m), which is a multi purpose room with a wooden floor. This room is partitioned off from the coffee bar area (9.5m x 10m), which also has a wooden floor. Together, these rooms can create a wonderful space for small discos or parties. There is a small soft playroom within Room 222, which is ideal for children under 5 years. Games Hall This is a full-sized Games Hall with facilities to hold most sports. It has also been used for large exhibitions and measures 37.8m x 19.5m. Centre Programme For full details, visit the 'regular activities' area of this website. Centre-based Children Youth Work Youth Work Programme These sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 pm to 8.30 pm, throughout the year. During the sessions, young people take part in a wide and varied range of activities. The Youth Work staff work alongside the young people who attend the sessions to plan and programme the activities on offer. Activities on offer include access to the Internet and I.T., pool, arts and crafts, DJ skills, and discussion groups, through to a number of physical activities in the centre's Games Hall. Young people also have access to up to date youth information within these sessions: Tuesday, 2 pm to 4 pm - 16+ Drop-in Tuesday, 7 pm to 8.30 pm - 15+ Drop-in Wednesday, 1 pm to 2 pm - Youth Information Drop-in @ Menzieshill High Thursday, 2 pm to 4 pm - 16+ Drop-in Thursday, 7 pm to 8.30 pm - 12 - 14's Drop-in If you require any additional information on the above, please don't hesitate to contact: Jim Hopkins, Communities Worker, Menzieshill Community Centre, Orleans Place, Dundee, DD2 4BH Map Tel: 01382 432976 Email: jim.hopkins@dundeecity.gov.uk Centre-based Adult Learning There is a varied programme of Adult Learning opportunities available in the Centre to cater to many tastes. Why not come along and try some If your interest is not covered, please talk to a member of staff who will be happy to advise you. The established groups currently meeting in the Centre are: Images and Reflections - learning to use a digital cameras for personal development Gardening Group Reading Group Writers Group Arts and Crafts I.T. Group (Working for Families) Young Mum's Group (Working for Families) Open Minds - discussion group Job-seeking Skills course Basic I.T. courses Other opportunities available are: Individual Guidance - help to make changes in your life, e.g. gain job-seeking skills Emergency First Aid Parents and Carers groups Help with Reading, Writing, Spelling and Numbers Cooking on a budget Family Learning All activities are planned in conjunction with local adults and staff are happy to discuss any interests with possible learners. Creches are provided by qualified staff to support each activity, to enable parents and carers to participate in all activities. More details can be found in the "News in Brief", the centre programme, which can be picked up from the reception desk. Why not contact us to have a chat about your needs Contact Annette on 432973 or Alan on 432947. Centre Management Group The Centre Management Group is made up of local volunteers who give their time freely to help improve the Centre. They meet every third Monday of the month at 6.30 pm and are always keen to welcome new members or listen to ideas on how the Centre could grow or improve. You do not need any special skills to join the group - just lots of enthusiasm for the Centre and energy to turn ideas into action! Whatever your interest or ideas, we would be pleased to hear from you. If you want to know more about the Management Group, then pop into the Centre and ask for a leaflet and a copy of our Development Plan. We can also meet with you in person to tell you more about being on the group and how to join. Volunteering There are many opportunities to volunteer in the Centre: the Management Group, working with children, training as a coach in sports, gardening, painting, driving, working with adults, etc. We make sure through an interview process that your skills will be well used in the Centre and you will get the best from volunteering. All volunteers must go through a Disclosure Scotland Check to ensure that they are no danger to vulnerable adults or children. If you have hobbies or skills you would like to share, or you just want to do something, then please call Eleanor Ballantyne (Centre Manager) on 432971 to discuss this further, or email on eleanor.ballantyne@dundeecity.gov.uk. Contact Details Orleans Place, Dundee, DD2 4BH Map Tel: 01382 432967 Email: theresa.kinmond@dundeecity.gov.uk