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Latchen Rooms - September Report

The September report from the Latchen Room Management and Development committee shows a number of developments have already taken place on the refurbishment and extension of the Latchen Rooms.

• The old, suspended ceiling has now been removed and new lighting is soon to be installed.
• Space in the kitchen has been expanded.
• New toilets have been installed in the basement which itself has been damp-proofed and redecorated.
• A new refridgerator has been order with a donation made by the Longhope Experience.
• A brand new cooker has been ordered with, appropriately, funds from the Longhope Cook Book.

The committee have also been busy applying for funding from a variety of other sources.

• Enrolled and registered with ENTRUST to enable us to apply for funding through the Government's Landfill Tax Credit Scheme.
• Applying to BIFFAWARD for a possible £50,000.
• Applied to the Rotary Club Flood Appeal Fund to replace doors in the basement recently damaged by flooding.
• Have a promise from the Longhope Business Association of matchfunding.
• Secured £100 from The Forester courtesy of Café Bonnies.
• Applied to the Fête Committee for funds.