LOXTON, SOMERSET

The Dame June Whitfield Centre

Our Dame June Whitfield Centre extends the Community Hub & Café in Loxton. It was officially opened on 21 April 2026.

WELCOME TO THE CENTRE

Meetings, activities & learning

The Centre brings our café and Hub together with additional space for community use.

Plans include meetings, quizzes, performances, music, yoga and classes. Please ask us about arrangements and availability.

21 APRIL 2026

The opening day

The Centre remembers our former President, Dame June Whitfield. Our President, Dame Joanna Lumley, and June’s daughter, patron Suzy Aitchison, performed the official opening.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the building, services and funding.

Suzy Aitchison and Dame Joanna Lumley at the unveiling of the Centre’s plaque — Suzy Aitchison and Dame Joanna Lumley at the official opening

Kieran and Dame Joanna Lumley beside the buffet at the Centre opening — Kieran with Dame Joanna Lumley, with food prepared for the occasion

Read about the opening

COMMUNITY USE & HIRE

A space for your ideas

Possible uses for the Centre. Talk to us about your idea and the arrangements you need.

Community meetings

Workshops & learning

Music & performances

Wellbeing activities

Please contact the Trust to discuss your event, room requirements, availability and hire arrangements.

Enquire about the Centre

THE FRANKIE HOWERD OBE TRUST

A shared history

The Centre remembers our former President, Dame June Whitfield.

Discover the Trust’s story Plan your visit