Responses to the Three Wishes survey have begun to come in from Weaver’s Brae, Fauldhead, Woodilee and Waterside – these will help shape a Local Place Plan. A very high proportion mention the need to demolish Waterside Miners Club and build a community hub.
Here’s a selection of those wishes:
- A thriving community centre with meeting rooms, mother and baby groups
- Community cafe. Space for youth club and arts groups
- A centre open to use for clubs/classes both children and adults
- A community and wellness hub for classes and workshops at affordable prices
- A cafe to meet other members of the community
- Local activities for all ages
- Better youth opportunities
- Demolish the old miner’s club and replace it with a modern, purpose-built community hub. Add a pavement for pedestrians to the currently dangerous Old Duntiblae Road.
- Safe space for young people to gather
- Youth zone to support youths not being on the street
- A small hall where groups could meet regularly
- More affordable activities for children in our community
- Something constructive and meaningful for all young people – primary to 20 years old
- History and story of the place to be on display
- Be nice to have a community hall/ venue where you can drop in for a lunch or drink. Something like an upgrade to previous welfare club.
- A space that can be used/hired for exercise based activities and classes (indoor and outdoor)
- A community space. Could hold exercise/dance classes, tool library and repair cafe