*Aylesham Library
This is Kent County Council library which has access to all of KCC archives.
Opening Times:
- Tuesday: 9.30am to 12.30 & 1.30pm until 5pm.
- Thursday: 9.30am to 12.30 & 1.30pm until 5pm.
- Friday: 9.30am to 12.30 & 1.30pm until 4pm.
- Saturday: 9.30am until 1pm.
- Closed: Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays
Website: http://www.kent.gov.uk/libs
*Bechange Community Hub
Bechange Community Hub provides a focal point to foster community activity, bringing residents together and helping to make the Aylesham community even more vibrant. It provides and hosts a range of services and activities including training, workshops , drop-ins and one-to -one support that assist local people with their skills, learning and employability, health, family life and social networks, money management and benefit entitlements.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm
Email: enquiries@bechange.org.uk Tel No. 01304 840134
Website: https://bechange.org.uk/
East Kent College @Aylesham
We’re excited to introduce East Kent Colleges Group – otherwise just known as EKC Group – to Aylesham village. EKC have recently joined the community in the old Secondary School, and received a warm welcome!
The Group is an Ofsted Outstanding education provider, with colleges in Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Sheppey. EKC have more than 14,000 students training in a range of technical and vocational courses. Now that EKC have arrived in Aylesham, their goal is to support learners of all ages with a variety of educational and training programs that help them to achieve their ambitions in both their work and personal lives.
Education for Young Learners
EKC understand that every student has different needs. Their Alternative Provision for Further Education (FE) offers flexible and personalised courses designed to help young people succeed, especially where they may not thrive in traditional college settings.
Courses for Adults
The Group believes in lifelong learning. That’s why EKC are offering a range of courses and training programs for adults in Aylesham. Whether you want to advance in your career, learn a new skill, or pursue a personal interest, EKC will have something for everyone. The courses are designed to be accessible and relevant, helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
The EKC Commitment to the Community
EKC are here to make a positive impact in Aylesham. Their commitment is for providing high-quality education and training while working closely with the community to meet your local needs. EKC look forward to becoming a part of Aylesham and helping learners of all ages reach their full potential.
Please get in touch or visit their website for more information on what EKC offer.
Aylesham Business Network
Visit website on www.ayleshambusinessnetwork.co.uk
Aylesham Amateur Boxing
Open Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays between 6.00pm till 9.30pm
There are different sessions for
- Juniors (9yrs to 14yrs)
- Men’s seniors
- Men’s fitness training
- Women’s boxercise
All equipment is provided by the club, e.g. gloves, head guards, etc
Please call 01304 842464 to find out further details
The Yoga Classroom
Offering Yoga Classes by a fully qualified and insured teacher in a friendly, inclusive and safe environment.
Please contact Caroline for further information.
Email: cbindonblood@mac.com
Mobile: 07903 935885
Karate
Regular Wednesday evening sessions
- 6pm-7pm for Junior
- 7pm-8.30pm for Seniors
Please visit the IKK website for further details
Aylesham Majorettes
Run a regular session every Thursday between 6pm – 7pm in our Main Hall. Please contact us for further details.
The Snowdown Colliery Welfare Male Voice Choir (SCWMVC)
Regular practice session in our Main Hall every Monday 7pm-9.30pm. Please visit the SCWMVC Website for further details
Aylesham & Rural Pantry
Now open to members every Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only.
Please visit the Aylesham & Rural Local Pantry Website to find out more and become a member. You can also contact Bechange Community Hub who operate this Local Pantry.
Our Public Living Room sessions in partnership with Camerados
Open every Tuesday between 9.30am-12pm and every Thursday from 12pm-2pm in our Common Room space. Run by volunteers this provides some time and space for people to simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat. A gateway to a UK wide network of Camerados.
Camerados is a social movement – which really just means that there are lots and lots of us (from Baltimore to Blackpool) who think being a bit more human is a good idea. The movement started in 2015 and the main thing you’ll see us doing is opening Public Living Rooms in our communities – welcoming, no-agenda places for folk to sit down with a cuppa, have a chat, and feel more human.
You can find out more about what Camerados is about on their website.
Bechange also run a Camerados Public Living Room session on Fridays from 10am-12pm
Community HQ
Do you run a group in Aylesham? Do you deliver activities that the Aylesham community can be involved with? You may be able to benefit from some free support from The Aylesham Community Trust.
Find out if your group can benefit here.
Current Members include:
| Aylesham & Rural Community Heart (ARCH) | Aims to provide life saving facilities in our rural communities. This includes the maintenance and installation of AEDs, FREE Save a life workshops, the installation of a Hardstanding Helipad In Aylesham and a donation of an ambulance stand by point. |  | See extra details |
| Snowdown Colliery Welfare Rugby Football Club | Provide opportunities to play rugby union. |  | See extra details |
| 20th Deal (Aylesham) Cornwallis Scout Group | We are a young person’s organisation for 6 to 11 year olds. |  | See extra details |
| Aylesham Hub Ltd | TBC | ||
| Aylesham 4 Aylesham | TBC | ||
| Aylesham & Snowdown Social Welfare Scheme | TBC | ||
| Snowdown Colliery Welfare Band | TBC | ||
| Aylesham Persimmon New Builds Residents’ Group | TBC |
