Bryher Community Centre
BRYHER COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bryher Community Centre is a vibrant community hub where everyone can come together to have fun and relax.
With pool table, table tennis, board games, soft play and books galore – there’s something for all ages!
We kindly suggest a £2 donation per person when you use our facilities to help us cover costs and keep the doors open.
Come along today from 9am – 6pm (kids under 12 to be supervised by an adult, please).
THINGS TO DO
- Books, DVD & Toy Libraries: Visitors are welcome to borrow books for the duration of their stay – donations are appreciated. Books can also be purchased.
- Board Games & Puzzles
- Table Tennis
- Pool
- Table Football
- Soft Play & Children’s Toys
- Piano
FACILITIES
- Public Toilet
- Wifi – fee for connection for casual users
- Gym – Bryher residents only – sorry!
- Doctors Surgery – the doctor visits Bryher every other Thursday – please call St Mary’s Health Centre for an appointment (01720 422628).
THE PLAYGROUND
Older children can enjoy our playground with climbing frame, slide and large web swing. Please take care while in the playground; facilities are used at your own risk. Parental supervision is recommended.
BRYHER COMMUNITY CHARITY SHOP
Treat yourself to a guilt-free shopping spree, and help out the local community while you’re at it! Our island charity shop is stocked with plenty of summery items – perfect for those surprise heatwaves. And if your kids have had an unexpected soak in the sea? Don’t worry, we’ve got lots of dry clothes too – plus all proceeds go towards our Community Centre Fund.
EVENTS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE / ON BRYHER
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES!
Tuesday 12th May 2026 – Buglife Charity Event 3pm
Sunday 21st June 2026 – Bryher Open Gardens (raising money for the Island Haven and for the Bryher Church Vestry Project)
Sunday 23rd August 2026 – BRYHER FETE! 12 noon – 5pm
THE GRAND BRYHER SUMMER RAFFLE 2026
(Proceeds to be split 50/50 between Bryher Community Centre and Bryher Church)
Buy your tickets from various venues across the island to win fabulous prizes, including:
2 nights B&B at Hell Bay Hotel for two, with Scillonian return tickets
Fay Page Necklace
Chepstow Racecourse box (20 tickets)
Star Castle Hotel dinner for two
£100 John Lewis voucher
£100 Bryher Gallery voucher
£75 Tresco voucher (for Ruin or New Inn)
Case of 6 bottles of wine
Hampers
Afternoon Tea for two at St Mary’s Hall Hotel
Richard Pearce framed print
Kayak Hire at Hut 62
A day’s boat hire from Bryher Boatyard
Island Fish voucher
A round of golf at St Mary’s Golf Club
Scilly Chocolate & Champagne
…and much more!
Raffle to be drawn at 3.30pm at Bryher Fete (Sunday 23rd August 2026)
Help Sustain Our Essential Community Resource
Bryher Community Centre is a registered charity and a vital part of island life — a welcoming hub for both our close-knit community and the many visitors who fall in love with Bryher each year.
From local events to essential services, your donations help us maintain and improve this much-loved space. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.
Simply scan the QR code or click the button below to donate via JustGiving. Thank you for supporting our island home.
Bryher Community Centre was built in 2007/8 after local fundraising and with help from National Lottery Funding. The Community Centre was formally opened by the then Prince Charles when he visited Bryher in 2012.
The Bryher Community Centre Association Committee is responsible for the management of the Community Centre and helps represent the island in community projects. Your current committee members are Amanda Pender (Co- Chair), Olivia Callan (Co-Chair), Fran McNeill (Treasurer), Kerry Hulands (Secretary), Amy Langdon (Communications Secretary), Louise Searle (Bookings), Taylor Scaife, Mary Lowth, Fee Nicolle, Phil Spence and Polly Edwards.
Please do not hesitate to speak to any member of the committee if you have any questions, queries or suggestions! You can also email the committee: bryhercommunitycentre@outlook.com.
BOOKING THE COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR AN EVENT
Bryher Community Centre can be hired for private use; children’s parties, wedding receptions, meetings/presentations, work space etc.
Please complete the form below with your request, and Louise will be in touch. Alternatively, you can contact Louise via bryhercommunitycentre@outlook.com
COMMUNITY CENTRE HIRE
- Hourly rate: £12.50
- Half Day: £50.00
- Full Day: £100.00
- Full Day & Evening: £150.00
KITCHEN HIRE ONLY
- £20.00 per day
- £120.00 per week
- £450.00 per month
HIRE OF ASSETS
Portaloo: £50 per day (POA for extended use)
Tables & Chairs: £5 per table per day, £1 per chair per day
Large Gazebo: £25.00
Small Gazebo: £15.00
Dart Football: £50.00
PA system: £150.00 – Please contact a member of the Committee for further details.
All expenses regarding delivery are the responsibility of the hirer.
DISCOUNTS
Bryher residents and all charities receive a 50% discount on the hire of the Community Centre.
Bryher businesses receive a 10% discount on all hire rates for business use.
Use of the building for Emergency Shelter; no fixed charge in recognition of the emergency status that could befall any of us, however a donation to cover costs would be required.
Use of the building by the school; Free. Must be booked following the usual processes and left in a clean and tidy condition.