We currently have 2 halls which can be booked - the North Hall and the South Hall. Both have a kitchen and WCs and the South Hall even has a ballet barre. People have used halls for conferences, weddings, private parties and events such running meets and keep fit. Contact the Village Centre bookings clerk by phone or e-mail: book@staplehurstvc.org for details.

A community playgroup providing a safe and secure environment with a high adult/child ratio where children from 2½ to 5 years learn through play. We are Ofsted inspected and a registered charity (no. 802551). Our sessions are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00 in the South Hall, Village Centre. A lunch club runs on Monday and Wednesday until 1pm. For further details please contact Melanie Riley on 07792 938947 or email us at admin@staplehurstunder5.co.uk.

We are a busy, friendly group who meet at 7.30pm in the South Hall, Village Centre on the second Tuesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome - £2.00. We offer a friendly gathering where we take part in visits, training courses and entertainment. Please contact either: Gillian Stacey, President, Tel no. 01580 892861 or Pam Payne, Secretary, Tel no. 01580 892401.

The snooker club is no longer running but the snooker room with its excellent full-sized table is still available to hire for a 3-hour session. Contact the Village Centre bookings clerk by phone or e-mail: book@staplehurstvc.org for details.

Staplehurst Horticultural Society strives to engage with the local community and in particular with local children in order to promote an interest in gardening and rural matters in general. We hold monthly meetings in the Village Centre with illustrated talks, raffles, refreshments etc as well as a number of annual events. Contact Sue de St-Jorre (01580 893922) for more details.

Classes will be taking place every Tuesday (7:15-8:15pm); Thursday (6:15-7:15pm and another from 7:30-8:30pm); and a new class on the last Sunday of each month (17.15-20:30pm). Call Emily on 07725 211464 or visit her facebook page. Due to popular demand, other sessions are likely in future - booking essential.

We have many classes for Children devised to be well structured, informative and most importantly, fun. We aim to give a modern approach to teaching whilst encouraging individualism, growth and ambition.

Thursdays - 4:30-5:15pm Ballroom and Latin; 5:15-6:00pm Latin formation.

Saturdays - 9:00-9:45am Street Dance; 9:45-10:30am Musical theatre; 10:30-11:15am Ballroom and Latin; 11:15am-1:00pm Latin formation

Contact Jack on 07863 132920 or email jack.star.davidson@googlemail.com

Start your week as you mean to go on - one hour of intense yet fun Boot Camp workout - Monday mornings 09.15 to 10.15. And now we have an evening session on Wednesday which starts at 19.30.

Every Thursday evening a little piece of real Italian cooking comes to Staplehurst. Watch Luca create a lovely pizza with his wood-fired stove - quality food made fresh in front of your eyes. Just turn up at the van at the Village Centre or call ahead and pick up - make sure you call early if you want to order by phone - he gets very busy!