COVID-19 Closure

June 2021 - Woodhouse Community Centre is still closed to the public to protect public health.

We are planning to re-open some of our facilites on a limited basis from week commencing 21st June as we deem safe.

However, we are open to interest for future bookings and we are carefully considering what is safe to do in our building.

We are currently taking bookings for support groups, training, exercise classes, and some other planned activities. Apologies but we're not currently considering bookings for parties and gatherings.

We are available for questions via email and phone during office hours - info@oblong.org.uk / 0113 2459610

Main Oblong office will not be occupied. In person enquiries will be possible on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1000-1500 from 15th June.

If you are in need of support while shielding or self-isolating, you can call 0113 378 1877 (LCC city-wide helpline) or 0113 8980034 (Woodhouse Mutual Aid group)

How we show we make a difference

Making a difference to the community

Results of an independent impact survey (ChangeCheck) from 2013 found that Oblong was making a noticeable difference locally in the following areas:

 

  • Education and lifelong learning.
  • Culture and leisure.
  • Community unity and involvement.
  • Health and social wellbeing.
  • Environment.

 

Making a difference to individuals

Oblong is strongly committed to improving the lives of the people who use Woodhouse Community Centre. All volunteers are given an induction to help them get to know their role and how Oblong works.

 

The Forward Plan

 Looking to the future, Oblong also aims to: 

  • Include work with youth and young people.
  • Strengthen communications with local community.
  • Work on improving Oblong’s marketing.
  • Continue to measure Oblong’s impact on individuals and the community.
  • Place stronger emphasis on health and wellbeing.
  • Strengthen emphasis on community development and small groups.
  • Work on getting more people involved through user groups and community forums. to encourage people’s feelings of ownership of Woodhouse Community Centre.
File: 
PDF icon OBLONG Changecheck Results August 2013.pdf