Finderne Development Trust funds Edinkillie Community Hall and Rafford Village Hall refurbishment and bumps and babies toddler groups
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TWO village facilities have been awarded funding for refurbishments and equipment.
Edinkillie and Rafford Village Halls, including toddler groups at both venues, have received funding from the Finderne Development Trust (FDT).
The most significant work has taken place at Edinkillie Hall where the bathrooms have been overhauled.
FDT is in talks with the committee at Rafford Village Hall to see how their needs can be met.
FDT development manager, Ian Chorlton, said: “In 2019/20 FDT looked into the construction of a new community hub. However, following the covid pandemic, a further study revealed that the community preference was to focus on improving existing facilities.
“Edinkillie’s wish list focussed primarily on supplying and fitting new bathrooms and they also needed new chairs and decorating.”
Mr Chorlton added: “We are also liaising with the team at Rafford Village Hall to see how we can help them.”
The FDT has also been able to give financial support to the Rafford Toddler Group and the newly formed Edinkillie Toddlers, Babies and Bumps to buy equipment and help cover running costs.
Jane Young, secretary of Edinkillie Hall said: “We are delighted with the new facilities. A refurbishment was long overdue and the work completed by EMac Joinery has breathed new life into the hall. The ladies, gents and accessible toilets have all been done, with the addition of baby changing facilities.”
