THE PATCH IN POTTERNE
A Community Hub in the Making!
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WELCOME TO THE PATCH IN POTTERNE
Who Are we?
The Patch in Potterne is a charity formed by passionate locals who want to turn the former Potterne village school into a vibrant, community hub to host activities for all ages.
Why were we formed?
When we heard that the local school building was up for sale with the potential to be bought by developers, we knew we couldn't lose such an iconic village landmark. Then the opportunity arose to purchase the school at a remarkably low, community asset price.
What do we want to acheive?
Our aim is to convert the old school into an exciting new community hub to provide activities and opportunities for local and surrounding communities of all ages, such as:
Establish a Potterne local history centre
A community tearoom / cafe offering affordable fare
Performance space for music, dance and art displays
Office rental for professionals and small businesses
Conference & workshop facilities with break-out rooms
IT and broadband Wi-Fi provision
After-school pursuits such as cooking classes for children
A new village car parking facility
Electric vehicle charging points
How are we going to achieve this?
Raising money is a challenge in these economic times, yet we have raised sufficient funds for Phase 1 of the project. In March 2025 our offer was accepted by the vendors and the purchase is now complete.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the donors, businesses and grant-making trusts for their contributions so far:
THANK YOU!
Phase 2 of our fundraising will be in aid of refurbishment and first-year running costs, by reaching out to more donors.
You are most welcome to join us in this project and would love you to be part of the team. Come join us!
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