Does anyone know what's happening with Charlie's Play Centre? We moved in late last year and it was quite an important part of the high street as we have a toddler. It looks like they just left as there's a part completed library petition on the window sill and all the equipment is still there but there's no sign or notice in the window...

By nickynjulius at 14:24 on 22/02/11

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Hi, Ive emailed and asked. Unfortunately, if things have not gone well we may not hear anything. It would be a great shame if it has had to close - it was always pretty popular when my girl was more that age group. She sort of outgrew it, much the pity, but its a great facility and a bit of social center.

By SheptonPeople at 15:10 on 22/02/11
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Yes me too; I sent an email today.

We went there in December but it was freezing and couldn't let our son play as it was too cold under foot, we planned to go fairly regularly in the new year but they've been shut since Jan. Our son is 18 months old and the younger kids bit was a bit boring for him but better than nothing.

By nickynjulius at 16:56 on 22/02/11
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i run the local youth club with ages from 5 to 15 down hillmead hall and some of our members said it had closed down so i checked it out and all i coulld find is that due to the finacial state we are all in, the people who used to run it have shall we say moved on due to the large amount of bills still unpaid for the centre , i have tried to get a deal going for it to be reopened but unfortunatley with the costs of rent , equipment and overheads i believe it may never open agaain and thats a crying shame for the children the town and last but not least all who used it

By ryansimon at 16:03 on 25/02/11
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Hi ryansimon
Do you know who the landlord/managing agent is? I would like to find out more and would be grateful of any useful contacts you can put me in touch with.
When I went there the place felt like a missed opportunity and, as it was, not a viable business but with some changes it could be a lot more successful.
WIth many thanks, Julius

By nickynjulius at 16:43 on 01/03/11
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Would be great for the area and another positive step forward for the town. Maybe support from local businesses could help? Possible advertising opportunities and sponsorship?

By jonstock at 11:32 on 03/03/11
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