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Refurbishment Project
The project includes refurbishment of the existing building, creation of a new car park, improving pedestrian access and building of an annex.
So far we have achieved:-
- Building a new car park
- Refurbishment of the Main Hall
- Creation of a new disabled toilet and creation of a children's toilet
- Installation of a central heating system
- Improvement of the pedestrian access
- Redecoration of the entrance hall and meeting room including new flooring
- Refurbishment of the existing kitchen
- Refurbishment of the Gents Toilets
- Rebuilding the wall around the old car park to create a secure outdoor play area.
Currently we are working to achieve:-
- Construction of an Annex which will include a second larger kitchen, reception area, new meeting/IT/heritage room and toilets.
The project so far has cost over £150,000 including the purchase of the land for the new car park, local residents have raised over £18,000 towards this cost.
The project has been funded by the following
The Residents of Gisburn, Rimington, Middop, Horton and Paythorn plus many visitors.
Lancashire Economic Partnership
(Pathfinder in Practice and Community enhancement Grant)
North West Development Agency
(Enterprising rural Communities SRB5)
Ribble Valley Borough Council
National Lottery (Awards for All)
Community Futures
Craven Trust
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolant Fund
Thwaites Brewery
Gisburn Parish Council
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The building of the car park has also allowed a seperate project to create a new playground/community park to take place on land above the new car park.
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