Last week, Julian visited Glusburn Community and Arts Centre to meet staff and volunteers and offer his support for their recent application to the Community Ownership Fund, which would see renovations undertaken to the building.
The centre runs a varied programme of events in the Grade 2 listed building, from wellbeing activities and regular classes to live events and theatre.
There was also an opportunity to speak to local residents and users of the centre, before a tour of the building to discuss some of the vital work that needs to be done.
Julian Smith said, “This is a fantastic community initiative and I am grateful to all the staff and volunteers for their hard work.
“The Community Ownership Fund exists for precisely this kind of enterprise and I hope the centre’s application is successful, and that it can continue to play a key role at the heart of the community for years to come.”
