Firs Farm Community Hub
Summer 2024
Full disabled bathroom
Summer 2024
WELCOME
We hope to see you soon at Firs Farm Community Hub located in Winchmore Hill, North London. You can expect a warm welcome.
About Us
The hub is set within Firs Farms Wetlands and provides a special place for the local community to enjoy a variety of experiences. Home Care Preferred Social Enterprise are the overall operators of the hub and work closely with Leon's Café, which is a great place to enjoy a variety of food and beverage. The operators work in conjunction with Friends of Firs Farm, the charity that own the building.
As well as putting on our own events we also encourage the local community to hire facilities at Firs Farm Community Hub.
The hub consists of:
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Leon's Café - Open 7 days per week during day time
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The Nastri Room - An event space available for exercise classes, meetings, entertainment, small parties, community events, small exhibitions, Children's ad-hoc play sessions, wakes, seminars and much more
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Winchmore Sensory & Wellness Room - The primary use is for people with Autism and Learning Disabilities. The space can be hired for Raeki, Massage and other therapies. It is also suitable for counselling sessions.
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Changing Place Toilet - This is a disabled bathroom facility (free for the public to use)
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Shower & Referee Changing Room
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Home Care Preferred Social Enterprise office
For more information on hiring space at the hub, please click here
LIVE MUSIC AT THE HUB
Live music events at the hub are organised and promoted by Home Care Preferred Social Enterprise. Both emerging and established artists will be invited to perform at the venue. Each live event has limited capacity and therefore early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Eleanor Grant Live
"Inside Me Tour"
Friday, July 18th, 2025. Doors 7.15pm. Seated event
An artist holding versatility at the core of her identity, vocalist Eleanor Grant will be performing her original material for the first time in anticipation of her upcoming debut single, “Inside Me”.
Hailed as “one of Britain’s greatest talents” (Hollywood in Vienna 2019), Eleanor is an accomplished singer, songwriter, double bassist and bass guitarist. In the studio, Eleanor has sung for composers Nigel Hess, Alan Menken, Guy Chambers & Rachel Portman, and has performed as a guest soloist with orchestras across the globe, including Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Luxembourg Philharmonic and RTÉ Concert Orchestra. At the age of just 18, she made her Royal Albert Hall solo debut at the world premiere screening of The English Patient Live in Concert with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and returned to the RAH in October 2024 as guest soloist in the world premiere of Avatar Live in Concert. Eleanor regularly tours Europe and Asia with Avatar, Titanic, and Lord of the Rings in Concert, and she is also the electro-acoustic double bassist and female vocalist for the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra.
Eleanor has been writing since the age of 17, but as someone who sings in so many different styles, it’s taken a while to discover her sound as an artist. However, fast forward to 2025, Eleanor feels that now after 8 years of writing, she has finally collated a collection of music that feels true to her inner self.
“I’ve always been so conflicted as an artist who loves singing and writing in so many different genres. I’m never going to put myself into a box, but I can wholeheartedly say that this set of songs are equivalent to my cosy every day jumper. I would be happy singing these songs every day of the year, and that doesn’t mean that I want to abandon the rest of my musical wardrobe, I’ve just finally written songs that truly feel like home.”
Line up
Eleanor Grant - Vocals & Bass
Charlie Morton - Guitar
James Nall - Drums/percussion
Doors 7.15pm Performance starts at 8pm
Tickets £20
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Join us for an inspiring evening with
Frances Bentley
Come and join us and hear from author, Frances Bentley. This heartfelt event is about authenticity, healing and community.
Frances will be sharing her highly personal story, which is raw, real and unfiltered.
Whether you are on your own healing journey, supporting someone else or simply curious, we feel sure you will leave feeling inspired.
There will be Cheese, Wine & Soft drinks.
Friday, 27th June. Start at 7pm
Firs Farm Community Hub in The Nastri Room
Book tickets here
Regular Classes
There are regular classes held at the hub most days of the week. Classes include Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing and many more. For instructor details and to book please click here
Latest News Updates
Stay Informed Here
Stay up-to-date with our latest community news, events, and initiatives. We strive to keep you informed about all the exciting activities happening at Firs Farm Community Hub.
Community Events
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2024 saw a host of events at Firs Farm Community Hub.
These included our Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony by local celebrity Melvin Odoom. TV Quiz master, Shaun Wallace hosted a charity quiz night raising over £1,000 for Friends of Firs Farm. A Halloween night attracted over 900 people to Firs Farm.
Our Social Enterprise also held awareness events for charities including, Parkinson's UK, Age UK, Only a Pavement Away and local charity One-to-One
Music & Entertainment
Home Care Preferred Social Enterprise have organised & promoted several events since operating the hub. Guest artists have ranged from local musicians performing a busking vibe through to international singers including Janine Jonson, Vanessa Haynes, Tom O' Grady & Yolanda Charles. 2025 promises to be another great year of musical entertainment.
Ticketed events can be booked and paid on-line from our events page on this website. Any queries please contact us info@homecarepreferred.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Get Involved
Discover ways to give back to your community by volunteering with Friends of Firs Farm. Make a difference, meet new people, and contribute to the well-being of others.
To find out about volunteer opportunities please contact
Firs Farm Structure
A Summary
Firs Farm Community Hub took many years to be developed. The process meant extensive fundraising and a great deal of determination. This was thanks to the charity, Friends of Firs Farm, led by Toni Guiver and assisted by a wonderful group of volunteers. The Friends of Firs Farm own the hub and carry out invaluable work in Firs Farm Wetlands.
The Hub is operated by Home Care Preferred Social Enterprise, led by Ken Waterhouse.
Leon's Cafe is operated by Richie & Victoria Hardwicke under an agreement with Home Care Preferred Social Enterprise. Whilst there are three separate entities involved, the common goal is to provide a sustainable community hub that is enjoyed by people living within the neighborhood and beyond.