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The centre is home to number of different groups
that offer a wide range of activities. Other services available at
the centre include...
Crèche
The centre has a purpose built Ofsted registered crèche with the
following features:
• fully equipped indoor play area
• under floor heating
• children’s toilets and baby change facility
• interactive outdoor play area
Up to 16 children (depending on ages) can be accommodated within
the crèche which is available to hire to accompany bookings and
activities at the centre.
The crèche is provided by three organisations
working in partnership, the Greenstead Community Association,
Colchester Mobile Crèche and Sure Start Colchester. Julie, the
Crèche Co-ordinator oversees bookings and ensures the quality of
provision.
The outdoor
play area offers a fun safe area for children to play.
Café
Opened in January 2006 the new ‘Filling Station Café’ is open to the
community currently during the day time with plans to extend opening
hours.
Pop in
for a tasty snack like this our tuna and sweetcorn
baguette
with
nachos and a healthy side salad.
 The café is run by staff and volunteers and a range of tasty
goodies are on offer. Click on the picture left to view the menu.
The café is an ideal place to
come and relax, to meet new people and to find out more about the
centre.
"I really enjoy popping into the Centre for
a cup of tea and something to eat, the atmosphere is friendly, the
food is great value, and the kids enjoy the play area whilst I
get to relax for a while!"
Jan - Greenstead Resident
The area is also available for Children’s Tea Parties, contact the
Centre on 01206 791979 for further information.
Enjoying a cup of tea
and a chat in the café.
 Sure Start
Sure Start Colchester are based on the first floor of the centre.
They offer support and services to families living in Greenstead or
St. Anne’s with children under the age of 5.
Sure Start provides
groups, training, days out and much more.
A full programme can be
obtained by calling Sure Start on:
01206 861950
Sure Start advisors
offer hands on advice to young families.
Car Park
Plenty of free parking is available for centre users in the large
public car park at the rear of the centre. Additional parking spaces
can be found along Clematis Way and in the Housing Office car park.
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