Lakenheath hall gets a facelift
Published Date:
28 August 2008
By Journal reporter
BBC Look East presenter Susie-Fowler-Watt was on hand to officially re-open Lakenheath village hall on Wednesday.
Around 160 guests including sponsors, donors and local councillors packed the hall to see the presenter cut the ribbon and unveil a plaque to mark the re-opening of the 86-year-old building.
Peter Shepherd, a former treasurer of the hall's trustees, said: " It is like a new hall within the shell of an existing building."
The refurbishments, which have been going on at the hall for the past three years, include a new kitchen, heating system, toilets and bar along with the complete redecoration of the hall.
To help foot the bill for the works, grants were received from a number of organistions including Lloyds TSB, Suffolk County Council and the Big Lottery Fund.
The building, which is regularly used by a line dancing group and the amateur dramatic society, last underwent a similar programme 30 years ago.
The full article contains 164 words and appears in Newmarket Journal newspaper.
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Last Updated:
28 August 2008 10:14 AM
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Source:
Newmarket Journal
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Location:
Newmarket
