There was a preview of the newly-renovated Drumfork Community Centre in Helensburgh on Saturday, when the facility held a families’ event ahead of its official opening.
To introduce people to the new flexible facility, a Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ was held with fire-eaters, stilt-walkers, magicians, balloon artists and face-painters entertaining junior and adult visitors alike.
Also attending were representatives from nearby HM Naval Base Clyde, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) as well as those involved in the project to upgrade the Centre.
Base executive officer, Commander Mark Fitzsimmons, said: “For so long we’ve been missing the heart of the Churchill Estate.
“Well today, we put it back in place and it’s going to make such a difference.
“Through the kind generosity of the Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity – and all of the donors who supported them – we’ve taken a tired building and made it fit for people of all ages.”
In 2018, a £2m contract to upgrade the Churchill Square facilities was awarded to local building contractor Stewart & Shields Ltd.
Part of the cash for the work came from fundraising efforts by the RNRMC to help benefit Naval personnel and their families.
Sam Curd, from the RNRMC said: “ This is a very important day for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and Drumfork.
“The refurbishment of the community centre represents the charity’s biggest capital improvement project to date.
“This project represents the Royal Navy family, the charity and the local community working really well together.
“Everyone appears delighted with the results and Saturday was the centre’s first opportunity to showcase the refurbishment to local people and to some of the organisations and our supporters who made the whole project possible. To see over 500 people here was a great start to spreading the word of the wide range of activities that will be available.”
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