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Vision


Creative Heart is a not-for-profit community hub and arts cafe.
We aim to be a safe and genuinely inclusive space that tackles loneliness, inspires creativity and improves emotional , physical and mental wellbeing.
We are also a warm space where you are welcome to come and relax, play games, colour or chat with no judgement. There are always prepaid meals and drinks available too; donated by members of our lovely community through our blessing scheme.


 Cafe Opening Times:

Tuesday - Friday 9.30am-4.00pm
Saturdays 9.30am to 1pm, serving hot breakfast options until midday.

What's on each week...

 Tuesday: 

10-11.30 - Friendship time in the cafe - FREE

Join any table with a 'friendship time' heart on and meet other lovely people to chat, share and make friends with.

10 - 11.45 - Adult Art Club - £2 - 

Come and be creative in our beautiful craft room. Bring a piece you are working on or just practice sketching a still life arrangement and be inspired in a friendly group of fellow artists.

10 - 12.00 - Ukulele Club, £2  (3rd Tuesday of month)

A friendly group suitable for beginners and experienced players. Open to members of Littlehampton u3a and Arun West u3a, you're welcome to join for a session before deciding whether to join the u3a. Note - May date is Wednesday 29th.

1-2pm - Men's Talk Time - FREE

An informal and friendly opportunity for men to meet together and talk.

Wednesday:

10.30-11.15 - Messy Play - £4 (1st Wednesdays of the month in term time)

Dress your little one in clothes you don't mind getting messy and bring them along to explore our sensory, messy play session.

1.30-3.30 - Chess Club - FREE

Come and challenge the members of Littlehampton Chess Club to a game! Everyone welcome no matter what your ability.

2-3.30 - Colouring to relax in the cafe - FREE

Take some time to colour and chat or just relax with our colouring books and pencils. Colouring books and pencils will be availabile or you can bring your own.

Thursday:

10-11- Shanty Crew (1st Thursdays of the month)

Come and learn to sing a shanty or two, all led by our very own shanty expert. Don't worry if you've never done this before, you'll have lots of fun.

10-11- Sing Along Choir (all other Thursdays)

Lift your spirits with the power of music by joining our choir. Newcomers always welcome, it is an uplifting way to start your day.

10-12 - Knit and Natter in the cafe - FREE

Join our lovely, welcoming, group of knitters and natterers! Don't worry if you don't have any wool or needles we can provide some. Look for the tub of knitting needles on a cafe table.

2-3.45 - Board Games in the cafe - FREE

Join in with a game of Scrabble, Quirkle, Rummikub or any of our other board games and make new friends.

3.30 - 4.30 - Junior Craft Junkies - £3

Our afterschool upcycling craft session.

Friday:

10 - 11- Baby and Toddler Time - £1.50

A lovely session for children and their grown ups to socialise and play.

1.30-3.45 - Stitched Together - FREE

Come along with whichever project you are working on or help us with our latest community project.

2-3.30 - Dementia Cafe - £1 including activity, tea/coffee and cake (First Friday of the month only)

A time for those living with dementia to enjoy monthly activities and a slice of cake with their carers, friends and families.

Saturday:

10-11 - Beginner's guitar group 10-11 - £3

10 -12  on the last Saturday of each month, sewing workshop. £10

Book Messy Play Book Junior Craft Junkies Book Baby and Toddler Time Book Saturday Sewing Workshop

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Saturday Sewing Workshop

27th April,

10.00am


Creative Heart Cafe

A beautiful, welcoming, cafe with a menu of homely, locally sourced, delicious salad bowls, jacket potatoes, soups, cakes and specials, which can be eaten in or taken away. Truly comforting food made with love.
There is also great coffee  of course!

Creative Heart Community Hub

We run a variety of welcoming activities, groups, classes and creative workshops for all ages and abilities. 
Our timetable is updated each week and we aim to create a space where people can relax, be inspired and find community.
Our blessing scheme means that there is always a prepaid meal or drink available if you need one.

meeting rooms, conference spaces and events

We have a variety of lovely spaces available for you to rent. These  include: a beautiful group room called The Studio, The Art and Craft room, The Conference Room, meeting rooms, office hot desks and a homely counselling or therapy room. In the future we will also have a sensory room too! 
Please get in touch with any room booking queries by emailing mary@creativeheart.org.uk.

our faith

As Christians we aim to show God's love to our community and provide a  safe and genuinely inclusive space for everyone.
We will provide opportunities for prayer, worship and groups throughout the week and welcome local churches to be involved. We are not a church ourselves and are not affiliated with any particular church.
This whole project is powered by prayer!
 
Our Eco-promise
We care about our environment so:

* We will only use upcycled, reclaimed and second hand furniture.
* we will avoid single use plastics wherever possible.
* We will endeavour to choose the sustainable, ethical, local, reclaimed, kindest option when sourcing suppliers and utilities.
* We will use composters, recycle and upcycle to avoid unnecessary waste.
* we will endeavour to educate and inspire our local community to make environmentally friendly choices through workshops and our example.
* We will put people and the planet first.
* We have installed solar panels and batteries!


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This is what people said after attending our groups and events:
“"I felt welcomed and part of a community" 
Jo, Littlehampton 
“Thank you for providing a relaxing and inspiring experience”
Anna, Worthing 
“Everyone here is so lovely... they literally saved my life!”

Georgina, Littlehampton

We have beautiful and versatile rooms available for hire too!

Email mary@creativeheart.org.uk with any booking enquiries.

The Studio

£16.50

Per hour  
A large, elegant room, ideal for a variety of groups, events and activities. The room features high ceilings, a chandelier, a hatch to the kitchen and feature windows.  It is equipped with 50 standard chairs, 15 children's chairs, a wooden bench, 7 trestle tables and a projector screen. Additional seating, a projector, an interactive screen or flipchart board can be requested if required.


The Conference Room 


£18.50 

Per Hour
A beautiful and versatile room suitable for any conference, event or training. It can be divided in to two smaller areas, has 30 unique chairs, 6 tables and a piano.
A projector, interactive screen, flipchart board or whiteboard can also be requested if required.

 
The Therapy
Room

£11

Per hour  
A peaceful room, perfect for one to one therapy or counselling sessions.
The room boasts a beautiful view across the park, a sink, comfortable chairs, a space for changing and a desk.

The Art and Craft Room

£13.75 

Per hour 
A bright and inspiring room, perfect for art and craft workshops or groups. There are 5 large tables, 20 chairs, a sink and an inspiration zone to relax and browse books.

 The Workspace

£11 

Per hour  
A lovely work space with desks, swivel chairs and meeting space. This is the perfect room for group working, hot desking, meetings and for getting your team together. There is free Wifi available and a mini fridge too.

 
        The Corner
        Room

£12.50

Per hour  
A bright and welcoming room with beautiful views, wonderful for small groups, meetings and hot desking. There are two desks with swivel chairs, a round table, comfortable chairs a mini fridge and a sink.

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