Barry community centre celebrates opening of new room
Facilities available for public use at a Barry community centre
have been boosted by the official opening of a new room.
Funded via the Welsh Assembly Government’s ‘Active Lifestyles
Programme' and managed by the Sports Council for Wales, the room at
the Vale of Glamorgan Council-owned St Nicholas Community Centre
was officially unveiled by Vale Mayor Cllr Clive Williams.
Cllr Williams expressed his delight at seeing "a wonderful
community project come to fruition" and, after cutting a ceremonial
ribbon, enjoyed a buffet lunch kindly provided by the ladies of the
St Nicholas Community Association.
Among the other guests at the lunchtime ceremony were Neil
Emberton, from the Sports Council of Wales, Mary Thomas,
association chair, and Vale cabinet member for tourism and leisure
Cllr Gwyn John.
Praising association treasurer Mair Durbin for managing the
project from inception through to launch, Cllr John said: “A lot of
hard work has gone into providing this impressive additional
facility at the centre."
The opening ceremony included a ballet display by 11 year olds
Alannah Goss and Rochelle Davies whose charming performance
illustrated how the new basement room could be used. Allanah and
Rochelle, who attend the Nicola Peros School of Dance at the
centre, have both attained distinctions at Grade 5 in Royal Academy
examinations.
The impressive centre basement room, which has its own entrance
and toilet facility to make it an ideal space for small groups, is
now available for hire at just £4 per hour. Mrs Thomas said: "The
room gives groups, covering such activities as yoga, pilates,
dance, conditioning exercises, aerobics, boccia and martial arts,
an alternative and affordable option to the existing main hall and
stage area. This will ultimately benefit the community who can,
hopefully, enjoy even more activities on their doorstep."
For bookings or enquiries at the St Nicholas centre, please
contact Mrs Thomas on (01446) 739212. Alternatively, to view
details on any of the Vale’s 22 centres, visit www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/communitycentres
Caption: Young ballerinas Alannah Goss and
Rochelle Davies with Vale of Glamorgan Mayor Cllr Clive Williams,
Mary Thomas, chair of the St Nicholas Community Association, and
Vale cabinet member for tourism and leisure Cllr Gwyn John.