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This is an ambitious project to bring this centre back into use. Working together we can make this happen…<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_css_main_element=”margin-bottom: 0 !important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb .about-blutb-right” module_class=”about-blurb about-blutb-right” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Bookable Rooms” image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/house-accent60-1.png” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb .about-blutb-right” module_class=”about-blurb about-blutb-right” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2 large ground floor spaces with accessible WC. 5 more rooms on 2 more floors.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Community Caf\u00e9” image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/coffee-160-1.png” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb .about-blutb-right” module_class=”about-blurb about-blutb-right” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A welcoming space for everyone – with delicious, affordable refreshments.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Large Garden” image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/leaf-heart60.png” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb .about-blutb-right” module_class=”about-blurb about-blutb-right” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A community space with ‘fruit, veg and herbs’. Enjoy the fun of being outside.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_css_main_element=”margin-bottom: 0 !important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dlca-sketch-1.png” title_text=”dlca-sketch” align=”center” src_tablet=”” src_phone=”” src_last_edited=”on|phone” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” disabled_on=”on|on|off” admin_label=”Image (disable on mobile)” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_css_main_element=”margin-bottom: 0 !important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb .about-blutb-right” module_class=”about-blurb about-blutb-right” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”\u00a360,000″ image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pig-money60-1.png” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb” module_class=”about-blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To make the building safe, accessible and useful for years to come.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Volunteers” image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/team360-2.png” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb” module_class=”about-blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_font=”||||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We need skilled and general volunteers to carry out this vital work.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Ideas” image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulb-white60-2.png” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – .about-blurb” module_class=”about-blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|600|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||50px|” animation=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We’ve heard some local ideas. Where will your imagination take you?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The house and garden were given to the community by a local doctor in the 1960s and have served the surrounding area well. It is a\u00a0space firmly set in the memory of long-standing residents but has recently deteriorated through lack of investment. In 2020, the charity was changed into a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) and modernisation plans have been developed\u00a0to reinvigorate this as a thriving place in the neighbourhood, accessible for everyone.<\/p>\n The video below shows the space before we started renovations.<\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/h1M6WYnNffw” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/screenshot-drop-in.png” alt=”Drop In” title_text=”screenshot-drop-in” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#F6F6F6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||10px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Thanks to our amazing volunteers giving over 1,000 hours of support over the last 6 months the building is ready for construction works.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_number_counter title=”Volunteers so far…” number=”100+” percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” number_font=”|800|||||||” number_text_color=”#1a1a1a” number_font_size=”55px” number_line_height=”55px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/team260.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||20px|” custom_padding=”|||80px” custom_css_percent=”height: auto;||margin-bottom: 5px !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][et_pb_number_counter title=”Hours of support given…” number=”1000+” percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” number_font=”|800|||||||” number_text_color=”#1a1a1a” number_font_size=”55px” number_line_height=”55px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/time60.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||20px|” custom_padding=”|||80px” custom_css_percent=”height: auto;||margin-bottom: 5px !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][et_pb_number_counter title=”Project funds raised…” number=”50000″ percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” number_font=”|800|||||||” number_text_color=”#1a1a1a” number_font_size=”55px” number_line_height=”55px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pig-money60-1.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” text_orientation=”left” custom_padding=”|||80px” custom_css_percent=”height: auto;||margin-bottom: 5px !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/pYNjNe5WwE8″ thumbnail_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What has been achieved so far?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Through the generous support of local volunteers, we have stripped the whole house of plaster, removed walls, replaced a leaking flat roof and rotting floor joists, installed a new steel joist and door lintels. We have filled more than 10 skips!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much has Phase 1 cost?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n We estimate that we have completed over \u00a340,000 worth of work. However, thanks to the generous time given by local volunteers, it has cost us less than \u00a315,000 to get the house ready for the construction process.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||10px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Check out the plans, and how much they are expected to cost, and see how you might be able to get involved.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are we changing?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We’re starting with the ground floor…<\/em><\/p>\n The reconfigured ground floor will incorporate a brilliant caf\u00e9 space which has the option of opening out into the main larger space. We have relocated the previously (inadequate) accessible toilet and are adding baby-changing facilities. We are making the garden accessible and creating space for outside social connection to the rear and sides of the property.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much will it cost?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Due to increases in the cost of materials we now estimate the construction costs of the ground floor will be around \u00a360,000.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”When will the building be ready?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n We’re working hard to get the building useable by June 2022 with a grand opening planned for the summer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have now obtained the relevant planning approval for the improvements to the building and outside space. You can download a copy of the approved changes by clicking here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n (Feel free to get in contact if you would like a tour!)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DLCA-blueprint-1.png” alt=”blueprint” title_text=”DLCA-blueprint” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_number_counter title=”More volunteers needed…” number=”100+” percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” number_font=”|800|||||||” number_text_color=”#1a1a1a” number_font_size=”55px” number_line_height=”55px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/team260.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||20px|” custom_padding=”|||80px” custom_css_percent=”height: auto;||margin-bottom: 5px !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][et_pb_number_counter title=”Hours needed…” number=”1000+” percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” number_font=”|800|||||||” number_text_color=”#1a1a1a” number_font_size=”55px” number_line_height=”55px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/time60.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||20px|” custom_padding=”|||80px” custom_css_percent=”height: auto;||margin-bottom: 5px !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][et_pb_number_counter title=”To get the place open…” number=”60000″ percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” number_font=”|800|||||||” number_text_color=”#1a1a1a” number_font_size=”55px” number_line_height=”55px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pig-money60-1.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” text_orientation=”left” custom_padding=”|||80px” custom_css_percent=”height: auto;||margin-bottom: 5px !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#F6F6F6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||10px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We’re really grateful for the extraordinary number of people who have given their time to the project so far. Particular thanks goes to local Carpenter, Daniel Phanichattra, who has generously given his time and skills over the last 18 months.<\/p>\n You can see some of what the team have been up to below…<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/contact\/” button_text=”Get involved” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/volunteer-montage.png” alt=”Volunteer Montage 2″ title_text=”volunteer-montage-2″ src_tablet=”” src_phone=”https:\/\/www.dlca.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/volunteer-montage-2.png” src_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#e5e5e5″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_repeat=”repeat” background_blend=”multiply” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”40px|25px|40px|20px” custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 5px;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.05)” icon_color=”#222222″ _builder_version=”4.16″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e9edee” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”When will the centre be open?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We expect the building to be open in June 2022 with a grand opening planned for the summer. Phase 3 and 4 (the first and second floors) will commence once the building is open and, if funds are achieved, we can make a start on those in Summer 2022.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the purpose of the building?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The key purposes of the building are to promote well-being, build community, and create space. We want this to be a space for<\/em> the community by<\/em> the community so if you have ideas of projects that can bring people together we want to explore that with you! Click for more<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I hire space in the building?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The rooms will be multi-purpose and hireable. We have yet to set rates but we want it to be cost-effective (especially if what your doing fits into the vision of the centre!).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What will it look like?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The space will be modern, fun and functional. We hope that it will be a place where people of all ages can come and relax, catch up with friends, meet new people and grow as human beings! You can download the approved plans by clicking here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much will it cost?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The initial development phase of the ground floor will cost around \u00a360,000. We anticipate a need for a further \u00a340,000 for the first and second floors.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How can I donate?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n We need money to make this vision a reality. If you can give to this project as a one-off or regular donation we would love to partner with you. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How can I get involved?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\nWhat’s on offer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What is needed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How it started…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Phase 1: Preparing the building<\/strong><\/h2>\n
See the progress so far…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Phase 2:\u00a0Ground floor construction<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What will it look like?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Meet the volunteers!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n