Residents celebrate opening of new look Halton Lodge Community Centre (From Runcorn and Widnes World)

Residents celebrate opening of new look Halton Lodge Community Centre

8:20am Wednesday 17th March 2010 in

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A £74,000 MAKEOVER has given Halton Lodge Community Centre in Runcorn a bright new image.

Volunteers from The Lodge community group secured funding to refurbish the building in Whitchurch Way with a new roof, replacement windows and better security.

Jane Higgins, group chairman, said: “This project has turned an underused local facility into a soon to be thriving local community centre.

“Plans for activities and events are underway and any ideas would be welcomed.”

A drama club for children with learning difficulties, a youth group and bingo already up and running.

The centre is now open from 9am to 10pm.

Kristine Karaski, regeneration officer for Cosmopolitan Housing Association, said: “It has been great to be a part of this project which has seen members of the community work together to provide a fantastic resource.”

The project was funded from Waste Recycling Ltd, administered by Wren through the landfill communities fund, Cosmopolitan Housing Association, Halton Council’s area forum and The Lodge group.