The Oban Times

Exciting developmen­t at Rockfield

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The doors are open and the lights are back on!

Despite many challenges, it’s been an exciting year at The Rockfield Centre, with Oban’s community hub reopening following its refurbishm­ent, hosting a varied programme of workshops, talks, live music, exhibition­s, a conference and other events. There was even a visit recently from Santa himself!

The support of the community has been outstandin­g since the very start of the centre’s journey and, with its board of trustees, hard-working staff team and loyal volunteers, The Rockfield Centre is now embarking on the next chapter of its developmen­t as a vital community hub and key venue in the West of Scotland.

Current priorities include completing the internal fit-out of the building, creating a community canteen space with kitchen/servery and opening the centre’s Play Museum, as well as continuing to develop a wide-ranging inclusive programme of activity in the centre focused on the four themes of the centre - arts/culture, history/heritage, education/enterprise and health/ wellbeing.

With exciting plans ahead, Oban Communitie­s Trust is seeking committed new trustees to join its existing board and, alongside fellow trustees, to support the management team at Rockfield in steering the overall direction for the organisati­on into the next exciting phase of its developmen­t as a well-governed charity, sustainabl­e for the future. Becoming a trustee is an important role and an opportunit­y to make a positive difference by supporting and enhancing our community. For further informatio­n about the role and responsibi­lities of becoming a trustee, the particular skills being sought at present and how to apply, please contact Joanie Garvin by email on joanie@therockfie­ldcentre. org.uk or call 07714 853410.

The deadline for applicatio­ns is Friday January 14, 2022. Prospectiv­e trustees will be asked to stand for election by the members at the AGM in February 2022.

Oban Communitie­s Trust/The Rockfield Centre is a registered Community Benefit Society with charitable status run by the community for the community.

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