News

Our wildlife area is coming on a real treat. We are looking forward to the busy season ahead. Our Gardening Gang have been out in force and never disappoint.

We are delighted to announce that with the guidance of Mark Jones Planning Consultancy we have obtained planning permission to replace all of the windows at the centre with uPVC double glazed, energy efficient windows. The windows have needed replacing for a number of years and the Council agreed that the centre provides significant public benefit.

Free Guest Wi-Fi is now available at the centre

Many thanks to Saddleworth Community Hydro Ltd for providing grants to install energy efficient lighting (November 2020), loft insulation (September 2022), Energy Audit Report of the building (May 2024) boiler control upgrades (October 2024) and loft insulation in dormitories (January 2025) For more information about the Saddleworth Hydro project please follow the link: https://sites.google.com/site/saddleworthcommunityhydro/home

We are really pleased to announce that in February 2024 the centre has been awarded a grant by Action Together to replace all of its tables and chairs within the centre. Our project is to replace the tables and chairs with modern equivalents. We are in the process of purchasing stacking chairs that are comfortable and are easily cleaned, but are of good quality and of robust construction. Tables would be foldable. It will be possible to clear the main hall of furniture and used for other activities such as exercise classes, meetings and gatherings.

Robert Scotts of Greenfield have kindly donated the centre much needed cleaning products to make our centre ready for the season ahead.