Opening day confirmed for New Elgin and Ashgrove community space
A new community space is to open in New Elgin this weekend, following months of planning with residents.
A special lights and music show will mark the opening of “The Link” on Southfield Drive from 3.30pm on Saturday 30 November.
The event follows months of planning and community engagement involving the Moray Pathways Local Employability Partnership (LEP) and the New Elgin Community Plan.
A new steering group has been formed, and a number of local volunteers have already signed up to help with the running of the space.
It has been agreed that the facility will be open to people of all ages in the community. In the first phase it will operate as a daytime drop-in centre, offering a range of taster sessions including parent and family drop-ins, crafts and other activities.
Chair of Moray Councils Education, Communities and Children services committee, Cllr Kathleen Robertson said: “The opening of this new space is the culmination of a lot of hard work from the LEP and the New Elgin Community Plan.
“I am delighted to see this vision become a reality. It’s a wonderful example of how the community has come together to create a place where people of all ages can gather, connect, and engage in meaningful activities.”
Local resident and volunteer, Melissa Macdonald, added: “This is such an exciting opportunity for members of this local community and local groups to come together to make connections. It’s been great to see residents working together to share ideas, get involved and bring the project to life. I can’t wait to see what happens next.”
Alongside the light and music show, Saturday’s opening will involve a range of fun activities including a bouncy castle and Santa’s grotto.
The new space will be available to members of the community in New Elgin, Pinefield, Ashgrove and other surrounding areas.