Glendoune Community Centre in Girvan has secured funding from electrical supplier Rexel UK to complete a number of refurbishment works.

The Ayr company donated £850 to enable the installation of new flooring, a new door and several improvements to the ceiling.

The project is being completed alongside South Ayrshire Council and Glendoune Community Association.

Wendy Nibloe, chair of Glendoune Community Association said: "We're delighted to have received this funding which will be used towards upgrading and refurbishing the Glendoune Community Centre.


"We want to encourage more children and older people to come in and use the centre to help tackle loneliness, especially among people with dementia and mental health issues so this funding will make a big difference."

Councillor Douglas Campbell Leader of South Ayrshire Council added: "The centre is an important hub for locals so I'm pleased the community benefit scheme is helping improve the building.

"The changes will mean even more people can access the centre to chat and make new friends, this not only helps tackle social isolation but can improve health and wellbeing too.

"The initiative demonstrates the benefits of partnership working and I would like to thank Rexel for their generous contribution."

(CM)