Newbury's new arts hub opens
The Old Library has been converted after a £1.3m project
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Newbury's old library has opened bringing a new creative hub to the town.
'The Old Library' includes a studio theatre and cafe and is designed to become a new community focal point hosting courses and workshops run by the Corn Exchange.
After almost two years of dedicated fundraising, towards a total £1.3 million target, the project is set to deliver a permanent, accessible and arts hub, providing a home for Corn Exchange Newbury’s creative participation programmes.
Corn Exchange Director Jessica Jhundoo-Evans said:
"We are overwhelmed by the support, curiosity and encouragement that we have received during the campaign. We know it is not an easy time for people or businesses right now and so every donation feels particularly special. We are nearly there, with just a little bit further to go, a few more seats to be named and some new pieces of equipment and fittings to be purchased. We cannot wait for people to join us in bringing this new creative space to life!"
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The new creative hub will enable Corn Exchange Newbury to expand and enhance its creative programmes, delivering events designed to improve the emotional, physical and mental wellbeing of the local Newbury community and beyond.
The new initiatives, including youth dance companies and mobility and balance classes for adults, will complement an expanded youth theatre and a growing programme for the over-55s, featuring Sing 55 and Dare to Dance.
You can find out more about the Corn Exchange and The Old Library here