Coalbrookdale &
Ironbridge,
“birthplace of
industry”, is a
World Heritage
site.
The Community Centre, based in a Victorian listed building, was established in
1998. It is a vital resource for all residents of Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge.
Regular users include Cubs, Beavers, Scouts, Explorers, Play Groups and
Gardening Club and classes for Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. It is also
used for craft fairs, meetings, presentations, live music and private parties.
Rates are reasonable for hiring for public or private use and there is lots of free
parking.
The Centre is run by a voluntary committee.
Booking fees and an annual grant from the Parish
Council cover day to day costs, such as heating and cleaning, but
improvements are paid for by fundraising. This, together with grants from
SITA and the Co-operative Community Fund enabled us to fund things like
central heating, new gates and fire prevention works.
In 2013 the main hall had a major renovation with a new oak floor and soundproofed ceiling funded
by grants from Biffa Environmental Trust, the Gorge Parish Council and by our own fundraising. In
2015/6 Veolia Environmental Trust, the Gorge Parish Council, Ironbridge Lions and our own
reserves enabled us to improve the rest of the building. We now have a refurbished kitchen/bar
area and separate meeting room, all with new flooring and wheelchair access. In 2017 the building
was re-roofed by Telford & Wrekin Council, from whom the building is leased, and in 2018 grants
from Telford 50 and the Big Lottery Fund allowed us to modernise the toilet areas on both floors.
Finally, a Community Centre to be proud of!
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