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Egglescliffe Community Centre is a registered Charity No: 1199944

​Eaglescliffe Community Centre Bookroom & Warm Room
Pleased to announce that the Warm Room / Bookroom in the Community Centre is now open Monday to Friday 10 to 12am and 2 to 4 pm . All books and jigsaws are free to borrow, no membership or fee involved. All are welcome.

About Our Village

Egglescliffe or Eaglescliffe? Ever wondered why the railway station in Egglescliffe is called Eaglescliffe? There have been many urban legends surrounding the two places, but could it just be down to a simple spelling mistake?

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Eaglescliffe
​The name of the town is thought to be derived from a misspelling of the name of the nearby village of Egglescliffe meaning a church on a hill. A common myth on the name change is that in the Victorian times the sign for the new railway station turned up incorrect after the signwriter thought that Egglescliffe was a mistake and altered it.
What does the name Eaglescliffe mean?There is no clear meaning of the name Eaglescliffe. One theory is that the Cleveland Hills offer a suitable habitat for eagles, hence the name Eaglescliffe. However, there has never been any record of the area being home to eagles.
There is an old Teesside legend that says Eaglescliffe owes its origins to a later period in time. 
The name of Eaglescliffe was a renowned mistake. It has been explained that it is thought to have happened in the Victorian times, when the railway station was moved.
Lord Preston was so unhappy with the effect the noise of Locomotive Number One had on his cattle, they had to move the line to the other side of the road.
There are various versions of this legend, but they all hinge on the sign for the new railway station turning up with the wrong name.One story tells how a letter was delivered to the signwriter in London with the name Egglescliffe on it, but the signwriter missed the tail on the first ‘g’, thought it was an ‘a’ and sent a sign reading 'Eaglescliffe'.Another version of the story tells how the signwriter received a telegram asking for a sign for 'Egglescliffe', thought it was such a strange name there must be a mistake and so changed it himself.
Either way it’s an entertaining story of how Eaglescliffe got its name. Sadly, there is no known documentary evidence to establish, or discredit the story.
Bishop Skirlaw of Durham built a stone bridge across the Tees in 1400 which still stands. An iron replacement was built in 1805, but it fell down in 1806.

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About Our Village Hall    ​www.eggcomctr.co.uk

Welcome to Egglescliffe Community Centre. Our aim is to provide facilities for the residents of Eaglescliffe and Egglescliffe, but we won`t turn you away if you come from further afield. We provide opportunities for persons of all ages to participate in a wide range of programs that educate and stimulate the public, enhance self-confidence, and promote mental and physical health, (Or to just entertain.)

Main Hall 
Measuring 20m x 10m with a maple floor suitable for dancing, the hall can seat around 150 people. Chairs and tables are available. There is access to the kitchen and bar. A removable side wall opens to the annex adding 75 extra seating, or could be used as a dining area. The stage overlooks the main hall. Stage lighting (LED,programable) and sound systems are available, as well as a projector with a 3.6mt x 3.6mt screen. The Hall is well equiped with both heating and air conditioning. Stage extensions are available.

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Annex
A smaller area with seating for 75. Ideal for small exhibitions or as quiet area off the main hall. At one end access is available to the bar and kitchen.

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Bar
The Centre holds a Premises Licence for the supply of alcohol. This bar is available for hire equiped with wine coolers and a range of glasses.

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Kitchen
A kitchen with a fridge/freezer and microwave, plus a water heater for the all important “Brew”. A full complement of crockery and cutlery is available.

Other Facilities

• Free WIFI / Broadband
• Disabled Toilet
• Level Entrance
• Large Car Parks to side and rear
• Defibrillator

Lounge / Library / Warm Room
Ideal for smaller business or club meetings, accommodating around 20 people.​Book Room/Warm Space is open from 10am-Noon and 2-4pm Monday to Friday. Tea/Coffee and Biscuits available and Books and jigsaws are available to borrow and there is also WIFI to use.  

Regular Events

Monday:  Egglescliffe Book Service. Broadband & Biscuits. Brownies, Guides.
​Tuesday: Slimming World. Egglescliffe Book Service. Zumba Gold. Carpet Bowls afternoon and evening.
Wednesday: Egglescliffe Book Service. Craft & Chat. Cliffe Theatre. New Age Kurling & Boccia
Thursday: Weightwatchers. Egglescliffe Book Service. Craft Afternoon.
Social Section. Young at Heart.
Friday: Zumba. Zumba Gold. Egglescliffe Book Service. Centre Stage. Centre Stage Youth Theatre.
​            Dancing with Miss Joanna.
Saturday: Egglescliffe Book Service. ​
Sunday: Centre Stage Youth Theatre. Centre Stage.
​For details and timings of these regular events please use the contact form below or contact the centre on 07583465295

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Come along and try "New Age Kurling & Bocce"
Every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm
Admission £2 for more details ring Ethel on 
​07595773141

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Book Service
We are appealing for more helpers for our Book Service, if you can help please contact Ray Paris on 07702068074 for more information.
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​Broadband & Biscuits All are welcome to come along to a computer cafe which is held on the third Monday of each month from 2.00-4.00pm. There will be tuition on different topics at the beginning of each session and help at hand for anyone experiencing problems. Any enquiries please Tel. Barbara Martin 01642 767795. This cafe is hosted by Yarm Association for Widowed.

Special Events   
Social Group All are welcome to come along to the Social Group who meet on the first Monday of every month from 2-4pm.
Bowls All are welcome to come along and play Bowls. The sessions take place on Tuesday afternoons from 1.30-3.30pm. Admission £2 per person.
2023  Events

How To Book The Facilities

For details of availability and hire charges please contact   mob 07583465295 ​or use the Contact form below.
​Hiring Agreement 
All hirers of Egglescliffe Community Centre will be asked to complete and sign a Hiring Agreement document, which sets out the Hirer’s contact details; the date and times of the hall hire; the rooms, facilities and equipment to be hired; and the agreed letting fee. 
Terms and Conditions of Hire
By signing a Hiring Agreement, hirers agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of Hire.  
Viewing, Setting Up, and Clearing Up
Egglescliffe Community Centre is managed and operated by unpaid volunteers from the local community.  No full-time paid staff are employed.  We therefore thank you for your understanding when making arrangements to view the hall, to set up equipment and clearing up after your hire.  ​

Management Team
President                  Mr D. Grimshaw
Chairman                  Mr R. Paris
Vice Chairman          
Hon Secretary           Ms  D. Pottage
Hon Treasurer         Mr D. Thompson  
Booking Secretary     Mrs E. Paris & Mrs C Davies
Member                     Mr P. Brown
Member                     Mr B. Thompson
Grant Funding Secretary  Mr J Atkinson

Address
Durham Lane
Eaglescliffe
TS16 0EH

Information on this page is provided by the hall committee. Hiring will be subject to a formal Hiring Agreement between the hall committee and the hirer. Current hire charges can be obtained from the contact person named above.