The jazz club started in 1996, directed by Arthur Riley; John Meredith Williams took over in 1998 and Chris Burne in 2005, who writes:

“Anything up to about twenty of us meet once a month in the restaurant, and sometimes in the main hall — comfortable setting, plenty of coffee, nice atmosphere, good acoustics. We have a small group which plays each time, and visiting players are always welcome. After a few numbers, someone plays a disc or two, or gives a talk on some jazz topic. We have a broad range of musical tastes, mainly modern, but we welcome anyone who has an interest, and we’re particularly keen to foster an enthusiasm for jazz in young people. It’s a great social as well as a musical occasion, and it well suits the informal ambience of the Centre.”