Your local creative wellbeing hub
& community garden
A place to feel welcome, connected and at ease.
The Power House is based in Hamworthy, Poole. Our community Hub and garden, bring people together through creative activities, wellbeing sessions and gardening.
Our welcoming spaces are open to everyone, whether that's to join in an activity, enjoy a hot drink, or just spend some time in good company with people that share your neighbourhood.
Something for Everyone
What’s on in Hamworthy
People of all ages can get involved in activities at the Hub and Cornerstone Patch community garden.
Find something that suits you
Our FREE upcycling sessions are on Mondays 10am - 1pm.
Our Cornerstone Patch garden group is on Saturdays 10:30am - 1pm
There are lots of ways to get involved:
Join others at the Cornerstone Patch community garden.
Try your hand at upcycling, woodwork, jewellery making, arts and crafts.
Spend time with a knitting group.
Come along to one of our creative wellbeing courses.
Pop in for free community haircuts.
Simply sit and read.
Nature Makers creative session at the Cornerstone Patch
Creative Wellbeing art course at the Hub
We also provide a warm and welcoming space where people can relax, enjoy a hot drink or even share a meal during our Winter Warm Hub sessions.
Whether you're looking to learn something new, meet other people or spend time doing something you enjoy, there's a place for you here.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and upcoming events.
Our story
The Power House is about more than activities.
When people come together regularly to create, learn, share skills and spend time with one another, something important happens. New friendships are formed, confidence grows and people begin to feel more connected to their community.
Over time, these small moments create lasting change. People discover new interests, find opportunities to contribute, become more involved in local life and help shape the future of their neighbourhood.
People celebrating at The Power House Volunteers Week event 2026.
Stay in the loop
Keep up to date with the latest blogs and community stories from The Power House.
Read the latest
News
Drop in and say hi
Where to find us
You can find The Power House hub at 170 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, BH15 4BH
You can find the Cornerstone Patch Community Garden behind the Scouts Hall: Blandford Close, Hamworthy
Check our Facebook & Instagram pages for activities and opening times
Made Possible by Our Volunteers, Funders and Supporters
Thank you
Our Community Hub, activities and events are dependent on volunteers. We're grateful for every contribution we receive be that through volunteering, donations or support in-kind.
If you're interested in getting involved, contributing some time or making a suggestion about what you'd like to see happen, click the button below
The Power House is grateful to our primary funder, National Lottery Community Fund for enabling us to realise our vision. Thanks also to Dorset Community Foundation, BCP Council, Valentine Trust and Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Trust for the ongoing support.
Our Story
The Power House is about more than activities. Find out more about us and what we do.
Get Involved
Come along to our activities, meet new people, find out how you can volunteer.
Make a Donation
Your donation helps us support local people through creativity, and community wellbeing projects.