Statement from the Douglas Centre Trust

The unprecedented events following the spread of the virus have left us struggling to keep up with what is possible at the cornerHOUSE. Most of our users have already cancelled activities for the foreseeable future.

As a volunteer-run activity, at the best of times we are dependent on people coming forward to make the place happen. Many of those volunteers fall into the “elderly” classification and some are also scheduled as “vulnerable”. Correctly they are listening to government advice to self-isolate.
Government advice is also for us all to avoid “unnecessary social gatherings”; which may describe just about everything that goes on at the cornerHOUSE ( although we would argue that “art” and “community” are far from being unnecessary.).
So we have taken the difficult decision to close the building for the present. All planned and booked events and activities are cancelled. The Annual General Meeting will still formally take place on April 3rd, although consultations will only be in advance in e-correspondence .

We will keep a shadow diary to preserve timeslots already booked, although this does not mean that those events will necessarily go on when things allow the centre to be re-opened. We are taking no new reservations for the present.
As far as possible we will be keeping alert to changes in the government’s guidance, and also for opportunities identified by existing partners, which may mean that the building can be re-opened for some uses. Currently we have no idea when that might be. We are also looking at ideas which may keep the cornerHOUSE ethos alive on-line
We recognise absolutely the important role that the cornerHOUSE plays in the lives of so many in our community, and the potential that it has to be so in the lives of many more. As soon as we can we aim to get back to offering that role. For now, though, we ask your patience and understanding.

Stay safe

The trustees of the Douglas Centre Trust operating the cornerHOUSE community arts centre
March 2020

Live events at The cornerHOUSE

The cornerHOUSE is back up and running with full programming including:
live music, poetry reading and workshops, exciting drama, writing workshops, comedy galore, film club, talks. All with just a hint of social distancing

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cH online continues to host a  selection of material from across all of the art forms represented at the cornerHOUSE. Go to the cH online pages to find out more.

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26feballday23aprReimagining the Domestic - Diane Gerrard and Fiona Masterton ExhibitionMeet the artist night 8 March(All Day) Event Type :Art,Exhibition

21mar7:00 pm8:00 pmWillow Tree Foundation Choir7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Charity/Fundraiser,Singing,Social

24mar7:45 pm9:05 pm"Jarman"Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. Ticket Source will refund all purchases.7:45 pm - 9:05 pm Event Type :Drama,Play,Theatre

25mar2:00 pm4:00 pmCraft Afternoon for Adults2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Type :Social,Workshop

26mar3:00 pm6:00 pmcornerHOUSE Film Club - Matinee show3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Type :Film,Social

27mar7:30 pm9:30 pmIntroduction to Theatre Direction7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Type :Course,Workshop

28mar7:00 pm8:00 pmWillow Tree Foundation Choir7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Charity/Fundraiser,Singing,Social

29mar7:45 pm10:00 pmWhole Lotta Comedy - Nick Helm and Pauly F Taylor7:45 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type :Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

02apr7:30 pm10:00 pmcornerHOUSE Film Club - Evening Screening7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type :Film,Social

03apr2:00 pm3:30 pmSingalong2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Event Type :Singing,Social

04apr7:00 pm9:00 pmLondon 1851 and the Great Exhibition7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Type :Social,Spoken Word,Talk

11apr8:00 pm10:30 pmFolk@thecornerHOUSE - Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Event Type :Music

17apr2:00 pm3:30 pmSingalong2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Event Type :Singing,Social

17apr7:30 pm10:00 pmPlaywrights Group7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type :Social,Workshop,Writing

18apr7:00 pm8:00 pmWillow Tree Foundation Choir7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Singing,Social

22apr7:30 pm10:00 pmWhole Lotta Comedy7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type :Comedy,Stand-up

24apr7:00 pm8:00 pmWillow Tree Foundation Choir7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Charity/Fundraiser,Singing,Social

26apr7:45 pm10:00 pmWhole Lotta Comedy - Mike Capozzola and Sam Serrano7:45 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type :Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

02may7:00 pm9:00 pmSURBITON HILL7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Type :Social,Talk

08may7:00 pm8:00 pmWillow Tree Foundation Choir7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Singing,Social

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