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About OneStonegrove
What is OneStonegrove?
OneStonegrove is a centre on the Stonegrove estate in Edgware, North London. People come here for classes and activities, to hire a hall for a party or event, to work or study for free, and to keep warm in winter. We get around 72,000 visits a year.
Who runs OneStonegrove?
We’re Stonegrove Community Trust, a small charity led by local residents. We manage the OneStonegrove Centre in Edgware on behalf of ourselves and St Peter’s Church. Our trustees are volunteers, and a small staff team runs the centre day to day. Read more about us.
Is OneStonegrove a church?
We share the building with St Peter’s Church, so the church meets here too. OneStonegrove is for everyone, of every faith and none.
Do I have to pay to come in?
No. You don’t have to pay to be here. Come in, use the free Wi-Fi, sit in the café area or work in our free coworking space. Lots of our activities are free too. Some classes cost a little, for example £5 a session.
When are you open?
Our opening times change from week to week, so we don’t list them here. Please call 020 8357 0923 or WhatsApp us on 07396 706735 before you come.
How do I contact you?
Phone: 020 8357 0923
WhatsApp: 07396 706735
Email: [email protected]
How is OneStonegrove paid for?
Mostly by hiring out our halls. In 2024, about 60% of our income was money we earned, mainly from room hire. Grants paid for about a third. Donations paid for the rest. Hire pays for the open door. Grants and donations help us do more. Support us with a donation.
Is Stonegrove Community Trust a registered charity?
Yes. Our registered charity number is 1161812 and our company number is 09276749. Local residents set us up in 2014.
Visiting
Where is OneStonegrove?
OneStonegrove, 5 Hayling Way, Edgware HA8 8BN. On what3words we’re dock.twice.mull. See how to find us.
How do I get there by bus, train or Tube?
The 142, 642 and 107 buses stop about 500 yards away. Stanmore station (Jubilee line) and Edgware station (Northern line) are each about 0.9 miles away. From Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink), take the 186 bus towards Northwick Park and get off at Purcells Avenue.
Is there parking?
Yes. There’s a free car park beside the building, with one disabled bay. It’s first come, first served. There’s also free street parking on Green Lane, King’s Drive and Lacey Drive. For sat nav, use 5 Hayling Way, HA8 8BN.
Is the building accessible?
Yes. The entrance has level access and a wide door. The reception desk is low, the ground floor is level, and there’s a lift opposite the entrance. We have a wheelchair-accessible toilet with an alarm cord. If you have a question about access, call us on 020 8357 0923.
Are there toilets and baby changing?
Yes. There are five toilets on the ground floor, opposite reception. One is wheelchair accessible, with an emergency cord. One of the others has baby changing.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
Yes. The Wi-Fi is free and fast. Just connect: there’s nothing to sign up to.
Is there a café?
Not a café as such. You can buy tea, coffee and basic snacks at reception at low prices. There’s also a free water refill point inside the front door.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in our public areas. Assistance dogs are always welcome.
Can I smoke at OneStonegrove?
Not inside. Smoking isn’t allowed in the building. If you need to smoke, please go outside at the front.
I’ve lost something. Have you found it?
We keep lost property behind the reception desk for a while. Call us on 020 8357 0923 or WhatsApp us on 07396 706735 to ask. If nobody collects it, we give it to a charity shop or to someone local who needs it.
Is Little Leaders Nursery part of OneStonegrove?
Little Leaders Nursery is on the first floor of our building, but it’s run separately. It takes children from 3 months to 5 years. For a place, call the nursery on 020 8958 8881.
Free space to work, study and keep warm
Can I work or study at OneStonegrove for free?
Yes. Our coworking and study space is free, for all ages. You don’t need to book or join. On weekdays you can use the Garrick Room when it isn’t booked. Otherwise, sit in the café area. There’s fast Wi-Fi, tea and coffee at reception, and printing from 30p a page. Find out about free coworking.
Is OneStonegrove a warm space?
Yes. In winter we’re a Warm Welcome Space. It’s open on weekdays, it’s free, everyone is welcome and you don’t need to book. In summer we’re a cool space too. Please call or WhatsApp before you come. More about our Warm Space.
Does OneStonegrove have solar panels?
Yes. We have 210 solar panels on the roof. It’s the largest charity-owned solar installation in London. Over a year, the panels make about twice the electricity the building uses, and we sell what we don’t need. Read about our solar panels.
Activities and classes
What’s on at OneStonegrove?
Around 30 regular activities a week, run by us or our amazing partners. There’s exercise and dance, martial arts, gymnastics, Stay and Play, walks, a social club and more. See the weekly timetable.
Do I need to book?
For most activities, no: just turn up. A few are booked with the group that runs them. Each activity’s page tells you what to do.
Which activities are free?
Free activities include Stay and Play and Baby Group (Mondays), the Free After School Club for ages 8 to 15 (Tuesdays and Fridays), Gardening Club (Wednesdays), the Social Club for over-60s (Thursdays), Bollywood Dance for over-50s and Stonegrove Wellbeing Walks (Fridays). See the weekly timetable.
What is there for babies and young children?
Barnet’s children’s centre runs Stay and Play for ages 0 to 5 on Mondays, 10–11:30am, and Baby Group for babies up to 18 months on Mondays, 12–1pm. Both are free and you don’t need to book. More about Stay and Play. For older children, North London Gymnastics runs classes for ages 3 and up, and Dynamic Self Defence runs Krav Maga classes for children.
Is there anything for young people?
Yes. Our Free After School Club is for ages 8 to 15. It runs on Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:30–6:30pm, in Barnet school term time. There are sports and games, gaming and tech, and creative activities. Just turn up: a parent or carer signs the young person up at their first session. It’s funded by John Lyon’s Charity. More about the After School Club.
What is there for older people?
Lots. There’s a free Social Club for over-60s on Thursdays, free Stonegrove Wellbeing Walks on Fridays at 10:30am (with tea and coffee after), and Bollywood Dance for over-50s, which is free. Saracens Foundation runs Love to Dance on Fridays and Love to Dance+ on Wednesdays. Tai Chi and Qigong are on Mondays, £5 a session. If you’re a GP, social prescriber or carer, call us on 020 8357 0923 and we’ll help find the right thing.
Can I run a class or group at OneStonegrove?
Yes. Many of our activities are run by local groups and instructors. We agree rates for regular bookings, charities and community groups with each one. Email [email protected] and tell us about your idea.
Hiring a hall or room
What can I hire, and how much does it cost?
Wilberforce Hall (up to 120 people): £65 an hour Monday to Friday, £80 an hour at weekends and on bank holidays.
Goldsmith Hall (up to 90 people): £55 an hour Monday to Friday, £70 an hour at weekends and on bank holidays.
Garrick Room (up to 20 people): £35 an hour, any day.
Café kitchen: £20 an hour.
Whole building (up to 250 people): £150 an hour.
We don’t charge VAT. See rooms, photos and prices.
How do I book?
Email [email protected] or WhatsApp us on 07396 706735. Tell us the date, the times, how many people are coming and what kind of event it is.
Can I see the hall before I book?
Yes. We’re happy to show you round. Get in touch to arrange a time.
Do you have rates for charities and community groups?
Ask us. We can talk about rates for charities, community groups and regular bookings.
What’s included when I hire?
Tables and chairs, TVs, a built-in music system, fast Wi-Fi, free parking, a large coolbox (bring your own ice), 4 fans and 3 hot-water urns.
Can I hold a birthday party here?
Yes. Most of our bookings are birthday parties, especially first birthdays. We don’t take birthday parties for ages 15 to 21. Bouncy castles are fine indoors, up to 4 metres in Wilberforce Hall and 3 metres in Goldsmith Hall, as long as the supplier has insurance.
Can I hold a wedding reception here?
Yes, we host wedding receptions. We’re not licensed for wedding ceremonies. People also hire our halls for christenings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and meetings.
Can I hold a funeral wake here?
Yes. We host funeral wakes. If you’d like the coffin here too, including an open coffin, we can arrange that. Email [email protected] or WhatsApp us on 07396 706735 and tell us what you need.
Do you provide catering?
No. You bring your own food or caterer, and you can use any caterer you like, including kosher caterers. You can hire the café kitchen for £20 an hour.
Can we have alcohol at our event?
Yes, you can bring your own alcohol and give it away free. Selling alcohol is only possible by arrangement: ask us first. If we agree, you must apply to the council for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).
What time does my event have to finish?
Monday to Saturday, music must stop and guests must leave by 11pm. On Sundays and bank holidays it’s 10:30pm. After that, take as long as you need to clear up, even past midnight. Events can start from 6am Monday to Saturday, and from 2pm on Sundays.
Do I need a security guard?
If your booking, including clearing up, runs to 9pm or later, you need an SIA door supervisor. We book them for you and add the cost to your invoice: £150 for 5 hours for one hall, or £300 for both halls. For events that run past 7pm, we also need photo ID and proof of address.
Is there a deposit?
Yes. The deposit is £150 for one hall, or £300 for both halls. There’s no deposit if you only hire the Garrick Room. We return it within 10 working days of your event. Please pay in full within 5 days of getting your invoice.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel 30 days or more before your event and you get all your money back. Cancel 8 to 29 days before and you get half back. Cancel 7 days or less before and you don’t get a refund. If you booked through another website, that website’s rules apply.
Can I hold a religious event?
Yes. Goldsmith Hall is suitable for events of any faith. Wilberforce Hall is a licensed place of Christian worship, so prayers from other faiths need to happen in Goldsmith Hall.
Are there any rules I should know about?
A few, to keep everyone safe. No smoke, foam or powder machines. Only tealights and birthday candles. No deep-fat fryers. Chafing dishes must use wick fuel, not gel. Any electrical equipment you bring must be PAT tested. Outside doors stay closed once music is playing. See all the hire details.
Get involved and support us
How can I volunteer?
We’d love your help. You could help at the Thursday Social Club for over-60s, join the Gardening Club on Wednesdays, help with our social media, or become a trustee. All volunteers need a DBS check. Email Gus at [email protected]. See volunteering roles.
How do I become a trustee?
We take applications at any time. The board meets 4 times a year, in person, and we cover your expenses. Email [email protected]. Find out about becoming a trustee.
How can I donate?
You can give once or every month online. Room hire keeps our doors open. Your donation helps us do more. Donate to OneStonegrove.
Can I add Gift Aid to my donation?
Yes. If you pay UK tax, tick the Gift Aid box when you donate online. It adds 25p to every £1 you give, at no cost to you. Donate to OneStonegrove.
Can I show my art at OneStonegrove?
Yes, if you’re a local artist. We show work by artists who live or work in Barnet, Harrow and nearby. Find out how to show your art.
How can I hear what’s coming up?
Join our email newsletter. We send it now and then, with news and what’s on. Sign up to the newsletter. You can also follow OneStonegrove on Facebook and Instagram.
I’m a journalist. Who do I talk to?
Email Gus Alston, our CEO, at [email protected]. See our press page.
Still got a question?
Call us on 020 8357 0923, WhatsApp us on 07396 706735 or email [email protected]. We’re happy to help.