Out o’ Space Project
£25.00
We have been talking about it for months. The Poppleton Centre is out of space. We need to add more rooms. It’s been months in the making, and it’ll be many more months coming to fruition, but with the plans to enlarge The Poppleton Centre having been approved by City of York Council the fundraising started in earnest. Since the original plans were discussed planning consent has also been approved for the addition of a Padel Court and Petanque Rink. These have been added into the project.
£900,000+ Target
Phase 1 starts on 7th January 2025 – We’re adding at ground floor level two multi-use studios with sprung floors to accommodate not only dance and fitness but meetings and parties, too. General access will be from around the side of the building.
We anticipate that work will be completed in August and during the build period there is likely to be some disruption around the building, which we and the contractors, C J Cook, will endeavour to keep to a minimum.
Unfortunately several parking spaces will be lost (near the containers at the far end of the Car Park) and for safety reasons the footpath to Poppleton Ousebank School will be closed until the end of the build period.
The Portakabin (which is having to take up some of the disability parking spaces) will be used to accommodate meetings and other activities when necessary.
The Poppleton Social will remain open throughout the build period.
During this period a Padel Court and Pétanque Rink will also be created. Estimated cost – £100,000
Phase 2 timing to be confirmed – The creation of a new Clubhouse for Poppleton Tennis Club enabling Poppleton Social to grow, providing more café/bar space and improved access to outside seating. Estimated cost – £370,000
Phase 3 to be confirmed – The original plan to build upstairs rooms and facilities, accessible via a lift and stairs, has been put on the back burner for the time being as has the initiative to accommodate Explore Library into the Centre complex. If funding becomes available we can develop the Centre building accordingly. Estimated cost – £450,000
Add Your Name to the Building – list closes on 31st January 2025
We still need to raise funding for the development of the Poppleton Social space and it’s not too late to add your and your families’ names to the new building. Be quick, though, because we’ll be closing nominations on January 31st 2025.
To add names at £25 each go to the top of this page, or ask Centre Manager Beth Kirkham to take your details and payment.
You Can Play Your Part
There are so many other ways that you can help to enable this ambitious plan to come to fruition. We won’t be able to do it without everyone who enjoys our facilities and appreciates this vibrant hub at the centre of the village giving maybe just a little time and a helping hand. Maybe you could help raise some of the money we need to bring this exciting project to fruition.
How you can help
There are any number of ways you can help with generating the funding we need to reach our goal.
Donate Through Crowdfunding
Go to our crowdfunding page and pledge a donation to help us achieve the funding to turn this project into reality. Encourage your friends and family to get involved, too. It’s so easy to do and every donation helps us towards our goal.
Put Your name on the Building
The new annexe will have The Poppleton Centre name prominently displayed on the side of the building. Each letter will be made up of the names of all those who have asked to have their name on the building to show their support. For just £25 each your name, those of your family and friends can be included for display on the building for all time.
To donate in this way, go to the top of this page.
Does your employer support good causes?
Many companies are keen to be involved in the communities they serve. Not only is it good for business but it is hugely appreciated by their colleagues. If the business or organisation you work for supports good causes would it be appropriate for you to propose the Out o’ Space project as a candidate for a donation? If you’d like some support doing this talk to Beth, Helen or Bob (contact details further on) and we’ll see what we can do to help.
Please contact info@poppletoncentre.org.uk
Do you own a local business and would like to help?
Businesses in the area are extraordinarily generous in their support of the village and its activities. If you are a local business owner, or run any organisation in and around York, we’d love you to get in touch so we can discuss ways to maximise the mutual benefits of working together to support your local community centre.
Please contact info@poppletoncentre.org.uk
Only with your help can we grow The Centre
The Poppleton Centre is your community centre. If you can help in any way to make this project happen we’d love to hear from you. Contact details are on the next page, or talk to any of our Trustees.