News - Victoria Institute

At the recent meeting of the Parish Council and following on from the presentation at the Parish Assembly and the concern voiced regarding the finances of the Victoria Institute, it was decided in principle that the Parish Council would support the Victoria Institute’s request for funding to retain an administrator.

Is there anyone in the village who could spare some time to keep the IT centre open? However small it would be greatly appreciated by many in the community who use it.

Please contact David Coltman on 771235, Vernon Williams on 770098 or Barbara Dearnley on 770085 if you can help us.

Many of you know that Chris Kynch has been the Chair of the Council for some years and has been involved in developing the Institute and its facilities to where we are today – a focus for vibrant village life. We thank her for her services to our community and wish her well for the future. David Coltman, as Vice Chair, will for the time being take on Chris’s role.

If you use the Victoria Institute, you will understand how much our community buildings offer everyone - helping to make our villages of Caton and Brookhouse and our rural area a great place to live with a wide range of activities and events. We have been very fortunate to have already attracted substantial grants to improve most of the building and add new facilities, but more work needs

We are now taking names for people interested in learning how to order groceries, books, music, clothes, wine etc online, so that your goods are delivered to your home address. You can save time and money by shopping on secure sites, and it’s very straight forward! If you’re interested, please ring 771733 and ask for Geraldine or Liz.

An Aggregates Levy grant, administered by Lancashire County Council, has provided the Victoria Institute with funding for progressing architect plans for the next stage of refurbishments; quantity surveyor costings of each part to support further grant applications; and a full appraisal of energy efficiency and renewable possibilities for the building.

Do you have a talent for singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument, stand - up comedy, acting, etc.? If so, then the village needs you!