The Manchester overspill estate where trains won't go and the 'miracle' hidden inside it
It's a town of almost 8,000 people. But there's no train station, it's a 35 minute bus ride to the nearest theatre or cinema and even the pubs have closed down.
Into the gap stepped Debra Green OBE, director and founder of Redeeming Our Communities, a charity that works with grassroots groups to improve local communities. She was offered the building rent-free on a 22-year lease on the understanding ROC would provide some of the facilities and activities Partington badly needed.
"The government didn't transfer ownership of this building to the charity out of the kindness of their heart. In return we have to offer services the government is perhaps struggling to provide at the moment. It's down the voluntary sector like us to fill that gap." "Partington is a bit out on a limb," said Debra. "It's OK if you've got a car, but a lot of people here don't and the public transport can be quite challenging.
"We haven't got the facilities to support people living here. That's why a centre like this is really important.Fuse already does a lot. But Sarah Mhlanga, Debra's daughter and ROC's creative director, says the potential is there to do so much more. Next week, however, marks a big step in ROC's efforts. Sarah is putting on the first theatre productions since the charity took over the building.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Bus boom as new lower fares 'lead to 1.5m extra passengers'A new report says people's 'horizons' have been opened as they can travel as much as they want, to more places more often
Consulte Mais informação »
Thank you Sun readers, say William & Kate after earthquake appeal raised £1.5mTHE Prince and Princess of Wales yesterday hailed “fantastic” Sun readers for raising £1.5million for victims of the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. Kate and William spoke while meeting si…
Consulte Mais informação »
Mark Wright shows off huge kitchen in £3.5m mansion as he bakes cookiesMark Wright has once again delighted fans with a new glimpse inside his impressively renovated kitchen as he shared a video revealing his favourite cookie recipe on Instagram
Consulte Mais informação »
ScotRail staff member sexually assaulted by man who approached her on trainA ScotRail staff member was sexually assaulted after two men approached her on a train.
Consulte Mais informação »