Contractors start on Site – 2nd Dec!
This is what we have been waiting for, an official start date. A little later than we had hoped as we’ve been jumping through some more hoops, but:
We are now ready to Go WiNSpace in 2024!
See are latest Newsletter for more information and watch this space for more information shortly
WiNSpace – The Next Stages
- 2nd Dec, Stage 1 – Preparation of building site: To ensure the site is secure for demolition, Rigg will be on site setting up fencing. – there will be some restriction of Car Parking from this date.
- 9th Dec, Stage 2 – Asbestos Removal: This will involve the full enclosure of the Art Shed to ensure no asbestos fibres are released. This will take 2 weeks! Luckily the Youth Club roof is a lot simpler to do
- 2nd Jan, Stage 3 – Full site ownership by Rigg & final demolition. With the Asbestos removed, full demolition can occur. Parking will be very limited from then on during the build, with the details given below.
- Late Jan, Stage 4 – Groundworks: The diggers get into the ground and the construction of the new building starts for real. If all goes well it will be finished in around 10 months.
- Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest information and news
Car Parking during our build
We now know the site arrangement. As we have been saying, this will significantly affect the parking facilities. The following will be available
- 3 Disabled Spaces
- 2 Dropoff Spaces (max stay 5 mins)
- 1 EV Charging / Dropoff
- Large bicycle park (14 bikes)
- Motorcycle Spaces
- 13 User Car Parking Spaces
We would ask everyone to bear with us while the construction is on going and walk or cycle if you can, or park elsewhere locally.
The car park will be for Centre users only
Go to our Go WiNSpace Pages for all the information you need to know what is happening
WiNSpace – Now is the Time
If you are able, please make a Donation
We have come such a long way and are now working hard to sign building contracts in July, for construction to start in the Autumn. We have clear sight nearly £1.83m funding.
We now just need the final £170,000 to ensure a fully functioning centre is delivered. Is this something you can help us towards?
Any amount you, your business or employer can donate, will help complete the brand-new community building to replace the ‘temporary’ classrooms.
Meeting our £2,000,000 target will allow us to create not just a building but a special place, which will serve generations to come and honour those who had the vision to start the community centre 45 year ago.
WiNSpace is successful in its National Lottery Grant application
Close on the heels of our Community Ownership Fund Grant of £300,000 we have just heard that we have obtained £200,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund. See our newsfeed or our latest Newsletter
Current identified gap is:
£170,000
Are you able to help?
Please read on
Winscombe New Space (WiNSpace) is the working title for our Winscombe Community Association (WCA) project.
Click the button below to see the latest plans & FAQ
- WiNSpace receives £1000 donation from Winscombe and District Horticultural SocietyAfter several years of careful planning and fundraising, construction is about to start on a new Community Centre Building . A donation… Read more: WiNSpace receives £1000 donation from Winscombe and District Horticultural Society
- WCA Have Signed the Contract!
The WiNSpace Team are really pleased to announce that we have signed a contract with Rigg Construction. This is to… Read more: WCA Have Signed the Contract! - Our you able to Help WiNSpaceOur open letter to Businesses and Individuals Dear Friend of the Winscombe Community Centre,We are really excited that, after 10… Read more: Our you able to Help WiNSpace
- WiNSpace – Contractor SelectedThe WiNSpace team our please to announce they have selected a construction company to construct the New Building in the… Read more: WiNSpace – Contractor Selected
- WiNSpace Launch Donation Push
With the likelihood of starting construction of the New Building in the Autumn, the WiNSpace team have launch their final… Read more: WiNSpace Launch Donation Push
All the Information you need is on our Go WiNSpace 24 Pages
The Trustees have agreed that we must deliver new facilities as soon as possible and are now preparing to start building in summer 2024.
However, with a huge increase in building costs over the past 18 months, we are planning a more cost-effective building, using a smaller footprint, but delivering the space the village needs. This will be by a phased approach utilising the south wing. But now you can really help to make it happen by donate to the building find.
If you would like to help with the WiNSpace project
why not click the link below and send us a message
After 40 successful years with our current buildings the time has come when we have to think about how we can preserve that legacy and take it forward by upgrading our facilities.
What the Parish needs has changed over that time and will go on changing. We now have a really exciting opportunity to find out what people want and create something special for the next 40 years!!
Our strategy is to apply for grant funding from national and smaller providers matched with donations from local individuals and businesses. In parallel, we are looking for construction companies to allow us to start the tender process and help us manage this key Parish project. We are starting a major communications exercise and fundraising activity. This will include open meetings, newsletters, website updates, posters, donation & funding ‘barometers’ and leaflet drops.
So watch out for these.
Click the logo above to go to our WCA main website
Our ask of you today
Spread the word. Talk to your friends and contacts about the project – we need broader awareness now
Can you or someone you know support us financially?
Send us a pledge of help from our website or email
If you are able to help in any way we would love to hear from you. Thank you
