Lottery grant will pay for new floor at Fakenham Community Centre
Celebrating: Trustees at Fakenham Comminuty Centre - Credit: Archant
Trustees were turned down by North Norfolk council’s Big Society Fund, but now the lottery has come to the rescue with a £15,000 grant.
“We’ve achieved a lot over the last couple of years, refurbishing and reviving the fortunes of the centre,” said Janet Holdom, chair of the trustees.
“The next priority is to resurface the main hall floor as a crucial part in the centre’s future potential.
“We have over 15,000 visits a year and already bookings are coming in for next year.”
Vice chair Richard Crook said: “The flooring is nearly forty years old and is in bad need of repair. We were disappointed to have the bid to the North Norfolk District Council rejected but are very happy the National Lottery has come to the rescue.
You may also want to watch:
“We have recently added Wi-Fi to the centre and are brightening it up and improving the facilities. We all love the new sign and are planning a large community notice board in the next few weeks. As well as the main hall we now have two good quality meeting rooms to rent.”
The next event organised by the centre is the performance of wartime drama Parachute on April 4.
Most Read
- 1 'Lost a couple of staff members a day' - how the 'pingdemic' is hitting Norfolk
- 2 'Slow down, save lives' - Police launch speed awareness campaign
- 3 Trains cancelled due to flooding - and more heavy rain expected
- 4 Met office issue weather warnings for thunderstorms in parts of Norfolk
- 5 Your say - Covid passports, good or bad idea?
- 6 First look at adventure trail ahead of opening
- 7 Youngsters camp out for 'Sharkitude' leavers event
- 8 Fakenham Figures - Pensthorpe manager reveals his love for north Norfolk
- 9 7 places to avoid the crowds in Norfolk this summer
- 10 Review: 'My new favourite' - excellent dishes at country coaching inn
