Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Hope Hub blown away after receiving much-needed funding from nearby OnPath Energy wind farm
dailyrecord.co.ukA bustling community hub is blown away after receiving nearly £8000 in much-needed funding from a nearby wind farm. The Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Hope Hub in South Lanarkshire has been able to provide major upgrades to its indoor and outdoor facilities thanks to a £7894 grant from OnPath Energy, formerly known as Banks Renewables.
The funding was granted through the Kype Muir Community Panel (KMCP) and allowed the community group to enhance the well-used hub, adding benches and other seating to its café and garden spaces while renovating and soundproofing its multi-purpose theatre and meeting room.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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