Cascades Shopping Centre in Portsmouth launches new community hub

Cascades Shopping Centre in Portsmouth launched The Lounge on Wednesday, February 12.

The hub is a bookable area providing a relaxing and enjoyable space for shoppers, visitors and community and charity groups to utilise.

It is located in Kingswell Path at the centre, near HemingCo and Fabric Land.

It's designed to be a relaxing environment for shoppers to take a break, rest their feet and recharge their digital devices.

It also has an honesty library with a selection of books to read, take away and add to, as well as a colouring station for children.

It will be available to book for groups and charities to host meetings, workshops, activities, training days and more, free of charge.

Andrew Philip, centre manager, said: ‘This free community area is something we have wanted to introduce for a while now and I’m delighted that we are able to launch The Lounge.

‘We’re dedicated to our local community and The Lounge will act as a valuable social opportunity for those who simply want to take the weight off their feet in a relaxing environment or just catch up with friends.

‘Beyond that, we hope this space will welcome many of our city’s outstanding local organisations and community representatives, offering them a regular place to meet, catch up and hold activities. It’s pleasing that we continue to engage with the general public in many different and creative ways.’

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Bookings for The Lounge are flexible and can be made for as long as needed, from an hour up to a full day.

When not booked, shoppers can pop in and make the most of the calm environment the hub offers.

The centre recently attracted a new all-you-can-eat buffet, Spoon and will open Sports Direct, USC and Flannels stores later this year.