There are renewed calls for funding support for a building that has been a community venue in Jarvis Brook for more than 100 years.
There’s a big question mark over the future of the Jarvis Brook Memorial, a registered charity, which badly needs thousands of pounds worth of essential repairs – including a new roof.
The hall is a historic landmark and was once used as a World War 2 hospital. But now, the much-loved and vital community hub, needs at least £30,000 of urgent repairs. The GoFund me campaign set up to raise the money has so far collected £5,000.
The land which the hall is built on was given to the people of Jarvis Brook by wealthy landowners in the 1920’s for the purpose of education and recreation. The hall was built and handed over to the people.
Over the years it has been home to a large number of groups and shows. These include a playschool, primary school, scouts, guides, dog training, ballet, Scottish Country dancing, Canasta group, Guide Dog training, Pets as Therapy training, Yoga classes, Crowborough Pantry training – and families use it for children’s parties etc.
Gaynor Kendall, who up the “GoFundMe” page to raise the much needed funds, said: “We now have certain problems which need to be addressed for the safe keeping of the hall and so that it may be repaired to keep for everyone’s use.
“At the moment we have been given estimates totalling over £30,000 which may not be the full total. We will have to apply for a grant from possibly the Lottery fund and anywhere else that helps, as our only income is from the hire charges we get in.”
If you can donate or want to know more visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/repairs-to-jarvis-brook-memorial-hall