Published on:
10
May 2013
The official opening of a new multi media zone within Alloa's Bowmar Centre took place this week.
The new studio is part of a £50,000 refurbishment of the centre, which was completed with the support of Scottish Gas.
The utility provided £20,000 worth of funding towards the project as part of their energy efficiency work in the Bowmar area.
The new zone features a recording suite as well as music and video equipment and is already proving popular with the young people who use the centre.
Councillor Ellen Forson, Convenor for Education, Sport and Leisure, said: "This new multi media zone is a fantastic resource for young people, especially those interested in pursuing a career in music, web design or the computer game industry.
"Our youth services provide a range of activities for young people at the Bowmar Centre, from Activity Agreements for 16 - 19 year olds to graffiti art sessions, with plans to develop intergenerational programmes, where young people and older members of the community will share skills in a variety of subjects including digital photography, using the web, gardening and cooking.
"This new zone compliments the existing activities. I'd like to thank Scottish Gas for their financial assistance in bringing this project to fruition."
Claire Williams, Managing Director of British Gas New Energy, said: "We're delighted that Clackmannanshire Council has been able to make such positive use of the funding provided by Scottish Gas. The refurbishment of the centre builds upon what was already a great community facility and we hope that local people are able to benefit from the activities and programmes at the centre for many years to come."
The recent work to the Centre has also seen the creation of a learning space, the kitchen area being re-vamped, internal redecoration as well as external improvements being carried out with young people involved in each development including up-cycling furniture.