Welcome to the Oval Community Centre, Stevenage
The Oval (Stevenage) Community Association is a Registered Charity that runs the Oval Community Centre in Stevenage.
CHARITY NUMBER 1145178
The Association employs staff to oversee the day to day running of the Centre.
Built in 1974 the Oval Community Centre is the largest community centre in Stevenage and we attract a varied range of users who offer services for all ages.
As well as hiring rooms for private functions we also hire out meeting rooms.
We welcome visitors to the Centre, where our team of friendly staff will help you with your enquiries.
We are situated within the Oval shopping area and share our building with All Saints Church.
The Oval Community Centre runs regular family events throughout the year. To help support us please click on the on Amazon button below. Select us as your chosen charity, and Amazon will donate a percentage of the price of your eligible purchases to us, with no extra cost to yourself. As a charity every little helps. Thank you.
WHAT'S NEW
Jumble Wanted
Write about a newsworthy event at your community center. Whether you’ve got new equipment, you’re forming teams for a league, or there’s a new person on staff, let the community know!
Stevenage FC Foundation Extra Time Hub
Free - Now every 2 weeks throughout 2023. Please contact them for further information
Hall / Rooms For Hire
Prices effective 1st September 2022
Main Hall
Meetings / Fitness - Monday to Saturday
The main hall is currently available Monday to Friday daytimes & Wednesday evenings and we are looking for regular groups to fill it. Please contact us for more information.
Monday - Friday
Upto 6pm
£25.10 per hour / £18.90 per hour charity rates*
From 6pm
£31.90 per hour / £27.10 per hour charity rates*
Saturday
9am - 6pm
£35.30 per hour / £29.30 per hour charity rates*
Maximum capacity 150 people
Room 3/4
Meetings / Fitness Room
Monday to Saturday
£14.30 per hour
£13.10 per hour - charity rates*
Sunday
£22.80 per hour
Maximum 20/25 seated for meetings.
15 people for exercise classes or anything not seated.
Small kitchenette
Room 5
Meeting Room
Monday to Saturday
£12.90 per hour
£11.70 per hour - charity rates*
Maximum 8 people.
Not suitable for exercise classes.
Room 6
Meeting Rooms
Monday to Saturday
£12.90 per hour
£11.70 per hour - charity rates*
Maximum 6 people seated at tables plus 1 tutor.
10 people with no tables.
Not suitable for exercise classes.
Coffee Bar
Meeting Room
Monday to Saturday
£14.30 per hour
£13.10 per hour - charity rates*
Sunday
£22.80 per hour
Maximum 20 people.
Not suitable for exercise classes.
Youth Wing
Meeting Room
Evenings and Weekends
Monday to Saturday
From £14.30 per hour
Sundays
From £22.80 per hour
Maximum 20 people.
Not suitable for exercise classes.
Main Hall - Function Hire
Fridays & Saturdays
£35.00 per hour
Maximum 150 people or 120 people for a fully seated event
Deposit - see FAQ’S
Cookers - see FAQ’s
Main Hall - Functions Sundays
Functions
£36.50 per hour
Maximum 150 people or 120 people for a fully seated event
Deposit - see FAQ’s
Cookers - see FAQ’s
Main Hall - Children's Party
Saturdays & School Holidays (Monday to Friday only)
£24.50 per hour
Maximum of 4 hours
Children’s parties must be finished by 4:30pm
Birth to 11 years old
Maximum 100 people
Deposit £25.00
Main Hall - Children's Party
Sundays
£28.70 per hour
Maximum of 4 hours
Birth to 11 years old
Maximum 100 people
Deposit £50.00
WHAT'S ON?
Something for Everyone
Monday
9.30am - 11am - Messy Monsters Toddler Group. £2.00 per adult & 2 children. 50p per extra child.
Hearing Advisory Clinic - 4th Monday of each month. Please book an appointment 01707 324582
Tuesday
1:30 - 3pm Friendship Group (Over 50s)
7:30pm - 9:00pm Jive of Hearts
7:00pm - 8:00pm Longfellow Pilates
Wednesday
9:20am onwards Foot Health with Tracy (appt necessary 07754 746807)
9:30am - 12:30pm Oval Creatives (Craft and natter)
10:30am - 12:30pm Dogs Trust Dog Training (To book call 03301755122)
Evenings Available to Hire
Thursday
10:00am - 12:00pm Stevenage FC Foundation Extra Time Hub (Free entry & refreshments)
6:00pm - 9:00pm Dogs Trust Dogs School (To book call 03301755122)
Friday
6:45pm - 8:45pm Youth Connexions ages 14-17 (Youth Club/term time only)
Saturday
Ostomistics
Stoma Support Group
10.30am - 4th Saturday of the month
SERVICES WE OFFER
Something for Everyone
Photocopying & Printing
A4 black & white - 20p
A4 colour - 40p
A3 black & white - 40p
A3 colour - 80p
Free computer use
Suitable for job searches / form filling etc.
Printing of documents is available - see prices above
Please check with the office for available times as these vary daily due to diary bookings in the coffee bar area
Laminating
50p per A4 sheet
£1 per A3 sheet
Books Jigsaws DVDS & Games For Sale
Good quality second-hand books for sale 50p per paperback and £1.00 per hardback
Jigsaws £1 each
DVD’s & CD's 30p each or 4 for £1.00
All good quality donations of the above gratefully received
All proceeds go back into the running of our Centre
Food Bank
There is a large brown bin in the foyer area for donations
Stevenage Vineyard has been set up to provide a safety net for Stevenage residents who find themselves in sudden financial crisis
Donating just one can of food can make a difference
Advertising
Have a local event/group to advertise? Why not pop a poster, no larger than A4 into the Centre
Advertising boards within the Centre with a variety of subjects
Groups run by the Oval Community Centre
Oval Creatives
Bring your own crafts to enjoy whilst chatting with new friends over a hot drink.
No need to book, just turn up on the weeks you are available.
9:30am - 12:30pm every Wednesday.
£2.00 per session, which includes a hot drink and biscuit. Please enquire at the Centre Office for more information.
Contact Details for Groups
All Saints Church
Anglican Vicar and Methodist Authorised Minister
Rev’d Pete Orton - 07837 387412
Church Warden
Mr Norman Kiddle - 01438 215578
Barnardos
Open daily Mon-Fri but hours vary so please call direct
0330 123 4043
www.hertsfamilycentre.org
Chiropodist
Tracy Hayward MAFHP MCFHP
07754 746 807
Appointments necessary
Dogs Trust Dogs School
03301 755122
Friendship Group
Rose Hall
01438 356963
Hertfordshire Hearing Advisory Service
01707 324582
Jive of Hearts
Garrett - 07828 269223
Longfellow Pilates
Caroline Longfellow - 07789 964665
Messy Monsters Toddler Group
Sarah - The Oval Community Centre 01438 359404
Ostomistics
01438 354018
Oval Creatives
Please contact the Centre office
Our Tribe Yoga
Stevenage FC Foundation
01438 222222 opt 3
Youth Connexions
01438 843340
Frequently Asked Questions
What Would You Like To Know?
How can I volunteer at Oval Community Centre?
We are often looking for volunteers to help with our events etc. Please contact the Office Manager for further details.
Is my deposit refundable?
Yes your security deposit is refundable providing that all our terms and conditions have been adhered to.
Is my deposit deducted from my hall hire?
No - your deposit is a security deposit and is totally separate to your hall hire payment.
How much deposit do I pay for functions?
Saturdays
Functions 6 hours and under £100.00*
Functions 7 hours up to 12 hours £200.00*
Functions 12 hours and over £250.00
*£250.00 deposit for 12th - 18th birthday parties
Sundays
Functions 4 hours and under £50.00
Functions 5 hours and up to 7 hours £100.00
Functions 7 hours and over £200.00
Bookings are not complete until a deposit and all completed/signed paperwork has been received
Are the cookers included in my hire?
No - there is an additional charge of £30.00 for the use of cookers for catering.
If you are just warming a very small amount of food please speak to the office
What is the main hall capacity?
We allow a maximum of 150 people in our main hall, unless you are having a fully seated event, such as a meal, then the capacity is 120 people.
Do you allow bouncy castles?
Yes - please make sure these are no higher than 15ft.
These must be delivered and collected within your booked hours.
How can I pay?
Bank Transfer - The Co-operative Bank, sort code 08-92-99, account number 65545542. If using this method please quote your invoice number or date of booking. The bank name is Oval (Stevenage) Community Assoc
Terms & Conditions of Hire
These are handed to you/ emailed to you upon booking. Please read them carefully.
You could forfeit your deposit if the Terms and Conditions are not adhered to.
Charity Rates
Proof of this will be required
When can I use your free computer service?
Times vary depending on our diary bookings. It is best to check with the office on a regular basis.
Photos - Oval Community Centre
Main Hall
Main Hall
Room 3/4
Room 3/4
Room 3/4
Coffee Bar
Coffee Bar
Room 5
Room 6
Contact Us
The Oval Community Centre, Vardon Rd, Stevenage, Herts. SG1 5RD
01438 359404
