News

We have recently had a successful day allowing local artist Sean Willis, to use the centre for a half day Linoprint Workshop. If you are interested in using our centre for a day activity please get in touch.

Working with Greenfield Electrical we are upgrading lighting throughout the centre to be more energy efficient. This follows the recommendation of an Energy Audit Report that was funded by a Grant awarded by Saddleworth Hydro Ltd.

We are delighted to announce that 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. We are working with Droylsden Glass Ltd to install the new windows during August 2025

We are continually updating the centre and have replaced all mattresses to meet current standards.

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 above kitchen and hallways (September 2022) - Energy Audit Report of the building (May 2024) - boiler control upgrades (October 2024) - loft insulation above dormitories (January 2025)

We are really pleased to announce that in February 2024 the centre was 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 have purchased stacking chairs that are comfortable and are easily cleaned, but are of good quality and of robust construction. Tables are foldable. It will be possible to clear the main hall of furniture and used for other activities such as exercise classes, meetings and gatherings. A table tennis table has been purchased and is available for use.

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