Bedford Queens Community facilities
The Bedford/ Queens neighbourhood has a range of community
facilities that provide a valuable resource to local people.
The Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre
40-42 Hertford Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 7DH
Tel 0151 933 4737
Fax 0151 476 8436
Email: mail@qrnc.com
Website: http://www.qrnc.co.uk/
The Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre has been providing a range
of community facilities since 1990. The centre will be
redeveloped as part of the Housing Market Renewal proposals for the
area, providing a more modern resource and this will be done
in partnership with the centre trustees, staff, users and the wider
community. During this time the community centre will
continue to provide a range of services and facilities that meet
the needs of the local community.
Current Projects
- Pre School Project -The Nursery is open to all families in
South Sefton. There is a waiting list but preference may be
given to families living in the Queens Road area. Contact Pat
McAlister 0151 476 8425
- After-school Project -The project is open to children in South
Sefton with preference given to those living in the Queens
Road area. The age range is 5-11 yrs old. Contact Sue Stanton
0151 476 8425
- Junior Youth Project -The group meets two nights a week and
provides educational and leisure opportunities for children aged
10-13 yrs old. Contact Sue Stanton 0151 476 8425.
- Young Persons Project -Aimed at young people between the ages
of 13-18 yrs old. It provides an opportunity for young people
to meet and socialise with each other and take up
educational opportunities which they themselves
have identified. Contact Sue Thorpe 0151 933 4737
- Adult Education -A range of different educational opportunities
which may vary depending on demand. Contact Sue Thorpe or Corinne
Jones 0151 933 4737
Christ Church Youth and Community Centre
8 Oxford Road
Christ Church Youth and Community Centre opened in 1987 and has
developed a valuable community led resource serving the local
population. Projects have been developed in partnership with the
community and there is something for just about every one.
For the very latest news you can visit their website or call 0151 525
1995.
Current Projects
- Church Lads' & Church Girls Brigade - Uniformed youth
organisation. Contact the centre for details ofmeeting times.
- Duke of Edinburgh Award (14-25 yrs) - A voluntary, non
competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous
activities, designed to support personal and social development of
young people
- Homework Group (10-14yrs) - Providing access to help with
homework in equiped ICT suite.
- Parents and Toddlers Group - Meets twice a week
- Playscheme - Providing supervised childcare and play activities
during each school holiday.
- Youth Group ( 10-16 yrs) - Varied leisure and opportunities for
young people.
- After School Club (10-14 yrs) - Runs five evenings a week
through out the school year with a varied programme of recreational
and study support.
- Health Promotion Project (10-16
yrs) - A project to raise awareness of key health issues.
- Media Training Programme ( 14-18 yrs) - A project to teach
media skills to young people
- Young Mens Group (11-16yrs) - A variety of activities,
discussions, drama, theatre, music , photography.
- Leisure Courses - Open to every one
- Martial arts - Goyaru Group training
- UK Online Project - Learning opportunities for the whole
community including formal IT training and quakifications.
- Life- Stiles (over 50's) - A weekly programme of activities for
older people to improve their quality of life.
- Credit Union - Meeting on Tuesday evenings, offering access to
high interest saving facilities and low interest loans.
Bedford Road Community Centre
Bedford Road Community Centre
Bedford Road
Bootle
L20 9ND
Tel 0151 922 2700
Bedford Road Community Centre is based in the old Bedford Road
Primary School. The centre has been recently re opened
and volunteers from the local neighbourhood are working
hard to develop a range of activities to meet the needs of the
community it serves.
Current Activities
- Local Net Cafe - Provides internet access for local people and
cheap refreshments
- Keepfit sessions for Adults - Computers dont byte, Introduction
to computers
- Mother and Toddler Group run inconjunction with Smart Stars -
Monthly Pamper sessions
- Playscheme - During school holidays
To find out more about the centre and its activities ring
0151 922 2700
Community Visions
66 Stanley Road
Bootle
L20
Tel:0151 944 2426
Email:Communityvisions@merseymail.com
Open from 10am - 3.30pm
Community Visions is run by and for local people in
the Bedford Queens area. It operates from Stanley Road and
provides a range of services.
Current Activities
- Community Internet Access -
Internet access at very small charge for local residents
- Credit Union - Collection point for
the local credit union
- Local information point -
Information about a range of neighbourhood services and initiatives
including regeneration.
- Office services including fax,
photocopying, email - Small charges apply please ask.
- Neighbourhood wardens surgery - Wardens available
- Sefton @Work - Employment advisors available Tuesday
afternoons, please ring for more details
For more details about any of the projects supported by
Community Visions please contact 0151 944 2426
Bootle YMCA
Tony Roberts
Park Street
Bootle
L20 9AD
922-3301
The Bootle YMCA based on Park Street provides a range of
youth and community facilities including:
- Drama
- Youth and junior clubs
- Senior citizens group
- Social club
- Health and fitness
- Disability group.
The centre is open from 9am -10pm, please contact 922-3301 for
more information.
Bootle Cricket Club
Wadham Road
Bootle
922 1442
Bootle Cricket Club based in Wadham Road is not only the home of
Bootles Cricket team, but also provides excellent facilities for
Community meetings, events and social gatherings.
To find out more information contact the club on 922 1442.
Last Updated on 3/4/2010