In 1980 the Westerleigh Parish Council supported by the Dodington Parish Council called a public meeting to discuss ways and means of providing a much needed community building in South Yate.

As a result of this meeting a steering committee was set up and in May 1981 a further meeting was called to formally launch the Shire Way Community Association and adopt a Constitution.

Less than three years later the Association proudly opened the Shire Way Community Centre. It was soon evident that the building was too small.

After four years, an extension was added on the South side to enlarge the Social facilities, whilst the Community facilities were enhanced by the provision of space for changing rooms for stage and sporting events.

A further expansion of the building took place in 1993 when a kitchen extension was added and this has enabled the Association to provide a full catering service for private functions booked at the Centre.

An eagerly awaited refurbishment of the Lounge and Main Hall has been completed and now includes a restaurant, seating about 40.

Plans exist to provide Sports Pitches on over 13 acres of adjoining land and sources of funding the cost of this development are currently being investigated.