Jumble Sale Success

We had a really good Saturday morning hosting the Jumble Sale

Many thanks to all that came

We raised £127.90

(all money raised to go towards a new River Bank Viewing Platform)

Our next event is the Easter Coffee Morning

13th April 10am-12pm

New Windows

Thanks to the generosity of the people of Okehampton along with funders, the Ockment Centre has, at last, had replacement windows fitted. It took two years to get Planning Permission and once this was granted we could apply for funding.

Okehampton United Charities, Viridor Credits, The Norman Family Trust and the Cooperative Service along with public donations and fundraising by the Staff we raised £47,560 to pay for Secondary Double Glazed windows at the rear and Secondary Glazed Units at the front .

The old windows were dangerous and impossible to open or close. It was too hot in the Summer and the heating bills in the Winter were astronomical.

The building will have a new lease of life and we are sure the users of the Ockment Centre will find the rooms more comfortable whatever the weather.

A big thank you to Okehampton Glass who have fitted the windows and also extremely helpful in obtaining Planning Permission.

We are grateful to all our customers who have been so understanding during the fitting of the windows

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FUNDING FOR OCKMENT WORK CLUB

Karen Percival of Okehampton United Charities presents a cheque to the

Ockment Centre Work Club to secure another year

Open Gardens Success

Huge thank you to all that came to our Open Gardens Event

We raised a total of £516.90 for Hospiscare

Coop Community Funding

boosts windows fund

We would like to thank all the Cooperative Customers who nominated us as their charity, we would also like to thank the Cooperative Store who set up the Community Fund

We are using our share of the fund to help pay for the replacement windows we are hoping to have installed in the Summer.
This is a big undertaking as we need to raise over £50,000, we are also applying for grants and doing our own fundraising, the Cooperative Community Fund will be a great boost to our funds

The windows are in a bad state of repair with some not even opening. Having new windows will make a great difference to the groups who use the centre

CHEQUE FROM OKEHAMPTON

TOWN COUNCIL

The Mayor, Jan Goffey, presents a cheque from Okehampton Town Council to the Ockment Centre

Bookshelf number 2

After the success of our original bookshelf we decided to create another space for books etc. Eager volunteers Zoe and Martin transformed the alcove by reception into a wonderland of used books, dvd's, cd's and more recently puzzles. Pop in for a gander through - all 50p each

New Workclub Times...

We are delighted to have received funding from Okehampton United Charities to continue providing our Workclub which supports people into employment

Workclub times are:

Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm

Fridays 10am-1pm

So if you are looking for work or a change of employment, come along join us for a free cup of coffee. You can look at local jobs in the paper or use the computers to search online

Come and have a chat to see what help is on offer for your own situation

Workclub is free for everyone

Please Note: The Work Club no longer runs on Friday afternoons

Hall Refurbishment Complete...

On October 13th we held a Celebration Lunch to say 'thank you' to all the funders, works people and volunteers who have helped us to transform our neglected cold and damp hall into a bright, welcoming and warm space.

A great deal of money was raised by community fundraising for this project and we received a great deal of support from the community through letters and emails.

This helped us to secure a grant of £19800 from the Pennon Environmental Fund via Viridor Credits for the roof and windows, £5235 from Okehampton United Charity for a new heating system and storage shed, and £6348 from West Devon Borough Council for internal and external decoration costs, stripping and varnishing the floor, blinds and new furniture.

Come along and see for yourself what a difference this has made for the community groups who use the hall....

Ockment Centre Defibrillator

We have now got a Defibrillator in the building, thanks to a donation made by the Okehampton Freemasons

The life-saving piece of equipment is now in place by reception

Thank you to Okehampton Freemasons for their generosity, the money will also ensure maintenance, insurance and training to use it

HALL ROOF COMPLETION

Back in February we received the exciting news that we had successfully secured a grant for the Hall Refurbishment Project from the Pennon Environmental Fund (through Viridor Credits Environmental Company). We received £19,800 with some community fundraising to replace the old tin roof on the Hall with insulated cladding, also replacing four windows and the double doors with double glazed units. The work got underway immediately and was completed by the beginning of May by Je

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