GLENCAPLE’S Barbour Memorial Hall is getting a new lease of life as £279,552 of funding has been secured for renovations.
It has come from the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Coastal Benefit Fund as well as community fundraisers.
And it will be used for extensive exterior improvements to the hall, including a new roof, addition of external wall insulation and new access ramps. These works are essential to address weather-related damage and to modernise outdated structures that in their current condition are threatening future use of the hall. This will also enable improved energy efficiency of the building and provide better access for hall users.
For the past 86 years, the hall has played a key role in the area, hosting weddings, concerts, parties, meetings, dances and sports events.
Hall chair Alice Wilson said “We’re extremely grateful for this funding to enable significant renovation to Barbour Memorial Hall. We would also like to thank our community for their generous support to our consultations and fundraising.
“With the current poor condition of the hall placing its future at risk, we’re delighted and relieved that with this funding we can now secure its future use to continue to enrich and enhance community life in our area for future generations.”
Work will start in the New Year and is scheduled for completion by autumn 2025.
