Centre set to extend its community reach

Pictured, from left to right, are Jason Turnough, area action partnership coordinator for Durham County Council; Karl Monaghan, project manager for Durham County Council; councillor Liz Maddison; and councillor Pete Molloy

A County Durham community hub has expanded its facilities to support growing local needs.

St Paul’s Centre in Spennymoor has opened a new extension following funding from Durham County Council, the Local Networks Town and Village Funding, along with contributions from local councillors. 

The development creates extra space for meetings, activities, GP referral and foodbank storage, allowing the centre to broaden its offer and increase capacity for its popular exercise classes.

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