Build a remote-controlled car, bird box making, martial arts, candle making and a community café. These are just some of the many free activities offered to Leyland residents via the community-run The Base project.
The Base is a community centre on Bannister Drive in Leyland, Lancashire. It is a place for the whole community to get involved, with drop-in sessions for women, men, and children and is run by residents for residents.
Working with local volunteers, the Base runs a community café each week. There’s a chance for a bacon butty and a brew and to meet others in your community.
Plus, The Base runs youth clubs each week, providing activities for a range of ages to provide positive opportunities.
Please check The Base Facebook Page: @thebaseonbroadfield for the most up-to-date details on the latest times and activities, or call Andrea on 07976 707 826.
The Base One Stop
The Base One Stop is a community shop that provides community members from Leyland's Broadfield area with access to good quality food. Members pay a small weekly fee, and anyone from the community can join.
Anyone wishing to join the scheme must complete a simple registration form. There is no joining fee; members just pay £2.50 per week and in return, can select 10 items of food from the shop. The value of the shop varies, but this will typically be between £15 and £20. There will also be ‘special offers’ available and complimentary items from week to week. It is a fantastic way for the community to top up their weekly shop.
The Base One Stop is predominately supplied by Fareshare, a large charity receiving excess and surplus food from most big supermarkets and manufacturers.
Fareshare then redistributes it to charities and community groups, like ours, for a fee. The food they provide is very varied, and we never know what we are going to receive each week, so the choice of food will vary.