Leybourne Chase Community Centre and Sports Pavilion

18/09/2026

A reminder to all our residents; Leybourne Grange Management CIC is holding it's Annual General Meeting at 6:30 PM on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at the Pavilion, Bannister Way, ME19 5SA. For more information please follow the link to our website https://www.leybournechase.com/general-clean
We welcome residents of Leybourne Chase to the AGM, where we will present the 2025 Accounts for both the Service Charge and CIC. We will also be providing a summary of our priorities for the remainder of the year, as well as providing an update on progress against our Business Plan over the last nine months.

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16/09/2026

Join us at Leybourne Chase Community Centre for a Macmillan Coffee and Cake Fundraiser on Monday 28th September, 2–4pm.

Come along for a cuppa, some cake and a chance to support Macmillan Cancer Support. 💚

📍 Leybourne Chase Community Centre, 82 Hawley Drive, ME19 5GQ
📅 Monday 28th September 2026
⏰ 2pm–4pm

Everyone is welcome😊

For more information, contact Bonnie from the 50+ Club at [email protected].

09/09/2026

LGM CIC are pleased to announce that we have agreed a new partnership with Swale Community Leisure Trust who will be managing our facilities on an initial six month interim basis while our Board carries out a more detailed review of our operations.

It is with sadness that Len Mayatt, our Community Operations Manager is leaving his post on the 18th September. Len has undertaken some great work over the past 15 months to bring stability to the CIC and has helped us move forward on a number of fronts. Len stepping back has provided the opportunity for the Board to review the overall operation of the CIC, and its management arrangements. We are therefore pleased to confirm the Board have agreed to work with Swale Community Leisure on a short term basis to support CIC operations while that review is undertaken.

We are very fortunate that Len has agreed to work with us for three days a month for up to six months, to manage Swale Community Leisure and Preim. Len will also provide some continuity and resilience during this period of transition.

Over the coming months, the Board will give careful consideration to long term options for the CIC which will reflect our business plan priorities and the challenging economic environment in which we are operating. The Board remains ever mindful of maintaining an affordable service charge to our residents and have ensured this interim arrangement will not exceed our existing operating budget. They are also keen to continue investigating income generating opportunities from our community assets that reflect the special character of the Chase wherever possible.

Swale Community Leisure has begun operating our facility booking system and from the 14th September, will be taking handover from Len for the wider operations of the community centre, sports pavilion and day to day activities.

Swale Community Leisure has a wealth of experience in operating community facilities in the locality including Hermitage Park and Meopham Leisure Centre. They have a strong focus on community facilities and operations and are already making plans for Halloween and Christmas!

Swale Community Leisure will be providing a presence on site five days a week, which is an enhancement on the current position and will be keen to hear your views on what activities you would like to see on site. They can be contacted at [email protected]

We are also pleased to announce that two of our Directors will soon be holding regular drop in sessions at the Community Centre on a regular basis, where you can come and ask them questions about the Chase and raise any questions you may have. More information to follow once dates and times have been confirmed.

Preim will continue to undertake the same functions as they do now and can be contacted at [email protected]

08/09/2026

✨ New Playgroup Term Starting Friday 11th September! ✨

Looking for something fun to do with your 0–4 year old on Friday mornings? Come join us at Tiny Tales Playgroup! 🏰📖✨

We’re kicking off Term 1 on Friday 11th September with an under-the-sea session inspired by Tiddler! 🐟🌊

Expect sensory tuff trays, crafts, imaginative play, soft play, storytime, and snacks for the littles—plus a friendly space to chat with other local parents. ❤️

📍 Leybourne Chase Community Centre (near the Co-op)
⏰ Every other Friday: 9.15am – 10.15am or 10.45am – 11.45am
🎟️ Full term & single drop-in spaces available!
👉 Book online now at: https://www.tinytalesplaygroup.co.uk/book-online

Hope to see you there!
Alex & Amie x

Our sessions are listed below and run in line with local school terms and holidays. To make things as flexible as possible for your family, you can choose between locking in a discount full-term or paying as you go!

28/08/2026

Leybourne Grange Management CIC is holding it's Annual General Meeting at 6:30 PM on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at the Pavilion, Bannister Way, ME19 5SA. For more information please follow the link to our website https://www.leybournechase.com/general-clean
We welcome residents of Leybourne Chase to the AGM, where we will present the 2025 Accounts for both the Service Charge and CIC. We will also be providing a summary of our priorities for the remainder of the year, as well as providing an update on progress against our Business Plan over the last nine months.

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14/08/2026

Are you ready for next weeks Life Drawing tutorial?

10/08/2026

Don't forget Tiny Tales will be in the Community centre from11th September. For more information email [email protected]

06/08/2026

04/08/2026

we are very happy to share information about this really great activity for those of you who are interested in learning to ride a bike, or brush up on your riding skills if it has been a while........

13/07/2026

Here is the next Life Drawing session at Leybourne Chase Community Centre - 19:00 on 21st July.