Ennerdale Hub - What next?

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Where did it come from?

Responding to what people said they wanted at the two Community Gather events.

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Background

Response to the Feasibility studies

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Who will it serve?

First and foremost the local Community living in and around Ennerdale Bridge

People passing through, Sellafield traffic, visitors

Visitors walking the Coast to Coast route

As a base for the Wild Ennerdale Partnership

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Who will Manage It?

The Community Hub Ltd.

Probably a full time manager.

Volunteers will be required to operate the shop.

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Will it pay?

Feasability study says yes with volunteer help

Forecast turnover of £140,00 based on modest spend of £3 gives modest profit.

Other income generators include local produce sales, outdoor clothing and equipment targeting coast to coast and Wild Ennerdale branded merchandise.

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What about Wild Ennerdale?

Connects Ennerdale Centre to Wild Valley visitor destination. Wild Ennerdale Partnership bring visitors to the Ennerdale Centre Brings Wild Ennerdale Partners into the Community. Sharing resources and skills eg Information display and Wild Ennerdale branded merchandise. Opportunity to develop activity booking service

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Forestry Workshop – Options

Demolish garages to

make space for customer parking and

remove eyesore

Erect boundary fence to maintain

neighbours privacy Maintain right of access to rear of

terrace

Roadside signage to promote the

centre

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Forestry Workshop - Refurbish?

Draft drawing of possible refurbished Forestry Workshop option. This is costed at approx £80,000

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Forestry Workshop – New Build?

Examples of possible styles of new build

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Forestry Workshop – Modular?

Some Modular Buildings costing £35,000 to £75,000

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