25th November 2021
October 21 Open Meeting: Summary Of Responses
Barry Parish Church (BPC) Open Meeting 21.10.21 Responses to Exploration Questions
Is Church of Scotland (Cofs) on board? Concern about effect of increasing use on church activities Funding - costs could go over budget, need full funding before start, running costs (hire prices) Timelines - realistic time-lines for project and sustainability of project development More community groups is the way forward Will people use the building? Other venues in town. Sounds good!
a) If you could change one thing about these proposals, what would it be? List of key priorities New toilets absolutely needed – adequate toilets male/female/access Angus council approval needed?
Yes - if Covid friendly and sustainable The church is open to all for faith and other activities Like to see it as a local hub.
Support group for mums and dads Medical support Variety of classes – sports, exercise, activity. Wide range of intergenerational events to bring community together Activities to engage young people Café Dementia support group Friendship Group Carpet Bowls Specialised support – help with alcohol and mental health issues Support from the Community Team and other partners
Where a time since joining a group is given, it is tended mostly to be approx. 5 - 30 years. Children’s activities e.g. Brownies, Toddler Groups Barry Parish Church (BPC) Consultation Physical - Golf, golf lessons, Walking, Yoga, Pilates, Tai chi, Curling, Bowls, Older Person Mobility, Gardening, Badminton. Hobbies - Photography Club, Art Class, Library Social Interests - Meeting friends, Rural Institute, Friendship Circle, Questers Group, The Ferry Club – snooker, table tennis, board games etc Charity Shops Volunteering e.g. Cancer Research, Food is Free Attend weekly Sunday church service and activities hosted in the church e.g. BPC Guild Strathmore Community Trust
Exit Questions
Parking Spaces limited at church Please try again to sell church garden land to generate funds for this project Great idea but we need a key strategy to identify how to raise funds. We would engage the community and groups to make this possible to support and make sustainable. Feasibility Study All up for the change Engage with community to assess interest. Need feedback from schools, medical centre and other people in the community
A working group has already been formed Angus Council Funding Team and Funding Officer Golf Club Community Benefit Fund (SSE PROJECT) VAA have Community reps who can support
Thank you for attending. If you have any further queries, are able to help in any way or have any suggestions we would be happy to hear from you. Please contact sessionclerk.barry@viginmedia.com |
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