The Trustees of Burnside Memorial Hall, Plumtree, are delighted to announce that the FCC Communities Foundation has approved a grant of £56,961 to help fund the full cost of a new roof for the hall. The funding has been awarded through the Landfill Communities Fund, and registered with ENTRUST.
Built in 1921, Burnside Memorial Hall is a vital community venue serving the villages of Plumtree, Normanton on the Wolds, and Clipston-on-the-Wolds, as well as neighbouring villages including Tollerton, Keyworth, and Bradmore, which do not have comparable facilities.
Located approximately seven miles south of Nottingham, the hall is extensively used on a daily basis by a wide range of groups and organisations. These include a private school, children’s nursery, dance classes, Women’s Institute, arts and flower arranging groups, an astronomical society, fitness and relaxation classes, and the parish councils of the three main villages. The hall also hosts parties for all ages, wedding receptions, funeral wakes, community events, charity lunches, afternoon teas, barn dances, fashion shows, and “meet your neighbours” events. In addition, Burnside Memorial Hall serves as a Polling Station during elections.
Commenting on the award, Mike Clark, on behalf of the Trustees, said: “This is a significant investment in the future of our village hall, and we are extremely grateful to FCC Communities Foundation for awarding us this funding. Without this grant, the hall may have faced closure, which would have meant regular users having to find alternative venues and potentially losing important social connections.”
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that awards grants to community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund, supporting facilities that bring people together and strengthen local communities.
Cheryl Raynor, FCC Communities Foundation Grant Manager, said “We’re thrilled to support Burnside Memorial Hall with this grant. Community spaces like this are essential for bringing people together and fostering connections. By funding the new roof, we’re helping ensure the hall remains a vibrant hub for local residents for many years to come.”
It is hoped that work on the new roof will begin in Spring and be completed within approximately six weeks. Burnside Memorial Hall is expected to remain open throughout the works.
For more information, please visit the website at www.burnsidehall.co.uk