Thank you Dunbeg - A Community Hub Update
Your views are shaping plans for a new community hub.
Thank you Dunbeg!
82 residents took part in our community hub survey. Your responses show strong support for a welcoming, flexible, and accessible place where people of all ages can meet, take part, and access services closer to home.
What you told us
94%likely or very likely to use a new hub |
70%very likely to use a new hub |
40 peopleinterested in volunteering |
TOP PRIORITIES
"This is essential for our community." "Desperate for things to do in Dunbeg for the winter!" "I think having something like this strengthens community and builds bonds." |
WHAT IS MISSING NOW
"I feel the community, as it grows, requires something to draw it together." "We are the only place with no village hall or meeting place available to residents." "Dunbeg deserves a community centre." |
From your ideas to a community hub
What could the hub offer?
Residents asked for a multi-purpose building that can adapt to different ages, interests, and needs. Some of the early ideas include:
MEETCommunity groups, coffee mornings, clubs and social events |
MOVEFitness classes, indoor sport, yoga and accessible activities |
GROWYouth activities, after-school clubs, family and baby groups |
LEARNTraining, digital support, employability and creative activities |
SUPPORTHealth, wellbeing, welfare rights and visiting advice services |
CONNECTCommunity cafe, celebrations, markets and space to volunteer |
What happens next?
1. Form a steering groupBring residents and partners together. |
2. Shape the briefAgree priorities, governance and the preferred site. |
3. Test the optionsDevelop designs, costs and a sustainable operating plan. |
4. Build the caseEngage funders and prepare capital applications. |
Help take the next step
Would you like to join a new community steering group?
You do not need previous committee experience. We are looking for tenants and residents of different ages, backgrounds, and interests who can share ideas, represent their neighbours and help shape a hub that works for everyone.
Click here to register your interest in the Dunbeg Community Hub steering group!
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This is an early-stage proposal. The steering group will help shape the project, and future progress will depend on feasibility, partnership and funding work.