Peatlands Playgroup finds new home in Portadown as local community centre comes to the rescue
Peatlands Playgroup near Portadown is to get a new home after teaming up with a local community group.
Scotch Street Youth and Community Centre are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership between Peatlands Playgroup and themselves and have offered the playgroup a new home at their centre.
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Starting in the new year, Peatlands will be based at Scotch Street branded as ‘fantastic news for both organisations and, most importantly, for the wider community’.
Gordon Woolsey, Chairperson of Scotch Street Youth and Community Centre said: “By working together and sharing our facilities, we can ensure our Centre continues to grow as a welcoming, vibrant community hub, providing opportunities and services for people of all ages, from our youngest children right through to older generations.
"A huge thank you must go to the Management Committees and staff of both organisations for the positive, constructive and professional way in which discussions have taken place. Their shared commitment to securing the best possible outcome for both organisations and the wider community has been evident throughout.
Chris Strain, Chairperson of Peatlands Playgroup, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be entering into this new partnership with SSYCC. Relocating to the Centre is an exciting new chapter for Peatlands Playgroup and provides us with a fantastic opportunity to continue delivering a welcoming and nurturing environment for our children and families.
"We are very grateful to everyone involved in making this possible and look forward to settling into our new home in the New Year.”
Mr Woolsey, added: “Since SSYCC was established in 2008, our vision has always been to provide facilities, opportunities and services that make a real difference to our local community.
"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Peatlands Playgroup to our Centre. This partnership is a brilliant example of two local organisations working together for the benefit of the wider community.
"It’s particularly exciting to know that our Centre will now play an important role in the lives of children from such a young age, while continuing to provide opportunities for young people, families and older residents.
"I want to personally thank the Peatlands committee, alongside our own Management Committee, for their commitment and professionalism in getting this agreement over the line. We are genuinely excited about what the future holds for both organisations.”