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About us
Lee on Solent Community Association is a welcoming and friendly multi-functional facility consisting of a members social club, large function room and other smaller rooms available for hire. A registered charity, LOSCA was built through fundraising in 1982. Our members social club consists of a lounge bar, and a family room where children are welcome. Food is served daily and Sky Sports is shown for major events. Entertainment and Live Music are integral to LOSCA, keeping our members happy, young & old! We pride ourselves on inclusiveness and doing the right thing, and our members often reach out to help with local projects, including within our club. If your not yet a member, please pop down and take a look for yourself, we would love to welcome you to the LOSCA Community!
Membership
Membership costs are £15.00 per person with children free when accompanied by a member. Membership will last for 1 year from date of purchase. OR take 2 years for £25.00 All members will be issued with a 'swipe' membership card. To continue to receive the benefits of members prices you must present your swipe card whenever purchasing. Pop in and speak to our wonderful bar staff, who will be happy to answer your questions and help you to sign up!
Kitchen Opening Hours
Monday CLOSED Tuesday 4.00pm Till 6.45pm Wednesday CLOSED Thursday 11.30am Til 12.30pm (FOR BINGO) 4.00pm Til 6.45pm Friday 3.00pm Til 6.45pm Saturday 3.00pm Til 6.45pm Sunday 1.00pm Til 4.45pm
Bar Opening Hours
Monday 11:30am - 22:00pm Tuesday 11:30am - 23:00pm Wednesday 11:30am - 23:00pm Thursday 11:30am - 23:00pm Friday 11:30am - 23:00pm Saturday 11:00am - 23:30pm Sunday 11:00am - 22:30pm
Happy Hour
Our Happy Hour, is at 5pm till 7pm
EVERY - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
We have a selection of drink at a "Happy Price"
Carling, Coors and Thatchers all at £3.70
Dark Fruits at £3.85
Worthy at £3.50
Even a small bottle of wine at £4.05
Plus Vodka, Bacardi and Grouse at £2.55
So pop on down and take advantage of our prices
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Happy Hour
Our Happy Hour, is at 5pm till 7pm
EVERY - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
We have a selection of drink at a "Happy Price"
Carling, Coors and Thatchers all at £3.70
Dark Fruits at £3.85
Worthy at £3.50
Even a small bottle of wine at £4.05
Plus Vodka, Bacardi and Grouse at £2.55
So pop on down and take advantage of our prices
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Our History
At the start
It was the Queens Silver Jubilee that galvanized the people of Lee in to trying to get a Community Centre when as a result of an ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition between wards, which Lee won handsomely, the Lee United Action Group (LUAG) was formed. Eddie Irving, his wife Pauline and a group of steadfast friends including the then local Councillors tried to get the Borough to provide a hall.
Space was allocated in Twyford Drive. Colonel House had gifted this land for community use and after endless negotiations with the Borough Council the go ahead for the proposed plan was passed. Both Hampshire County and the Borough gave grants provided that the community could match the funding. A target of £30,000 was set for fund raising a huge amount, but undeterred, LUAG knuckled down to the challenge.
What we did with the money raised
Using the money raised and with the support of Bass / Coors Brewers (the only brewer prepared to back such a risky venture) the lease of 99 years for the land was finally signed on 21 July 1981 and building works started in August of the same year. Ben Benstead was the selected local builder and the building was completed in early 1982. So on 29th March 1982 the centre was opened despite the fact that there was only a temporary roadway and the heating was powered by bottled gas. It was several years before the road past the centre was built.
Fundraising
Fund raising came from donations, buy a brick and the Carnival, or to give it its full title ‘The Lee Carnival and Solent Show’ which started in 1978 and ran until 1988. The Carnival took place over a weekend in July and was arranged so as not to clash with the HMS Daedalus Air Show. Thanks to the navy, we borrowed many bits and pieces for our show and we were eternally grateful to the camp for its support. The Carnival attracted over 10,000 visitors at its peak with entertainment being provided in 3 arenas. A majorette competition in one arena, Dog Show in a second whilst in the main show ring, first class acts such as Dinosaur Fighting, Mounted Horse Display Teams and HM Ghurkha marching bands to name just a few.
More fundraising
There was the odd casualty among the acts, for example, the Giant Frog racing was cancelled after the frogs croaked it on the way to the show, and the snake charmer couldn’t get the snakes awake in time for her performance but anyone who lived in Lee during the 1980’s will have fond memories of the splendid Carnival procession on Saturday morning which passed from Elmore Road, along the seafront and down the High Street on its way to the showground on the Recreation Ground at Salisbury Terrace. The decorated floats were full of excited youngsters and sometimes the odd bleary-eyed regular from the Inn by the Sea dart team.
Progression
In 1985 it had become clear that the centre was unable to cope for all the parents with children and so our first extension was planned and completed in just under a year. This provided what are now the Family and Games Room and an improved disabled toilet facility. We also completed work on a barbecue area and garden at the North end of the site and enlarged the car park to allow parking for up to 92 cars.
Sad news
After leading the Bank Holiday lunch time celebrations Ed suffered a heart attack from which he never recovered. Pauline was asked to stay on, as her input supporting Ed in the background had been invaluable. Thankfully she accepted. Pauline was the centre manager until she sadly passed away in 2007. The centre is today run by her daughter Lisa having been found to be the most suitable candidate to take over from Pauline. She is responsible for the successful running of the centre.
Reputation
In 1985 it had become clear that the centre was unable to cope for all the parents with children and so our first extension was planned and completed in just under a year. This provided what are now the Family and Games Room and an improved disabled toilet facility. We also completed work on a barbecue area and garden at the North end of the site and enlarged the car park to allow parking for up to 92 cars.
Looking ahead
The centre continues to thrive and recently a complete refurbishment of all rooms to provide a more comfortable relaxing club lounge and family room. There will be further improvements over the next few years as we again expand to cater for the new residents moving in to Cherque Farm and the principles applied back in 1982 of never accepting second best and always striving for excellence will continue to be our motto.