Ellacombe Church set to host Christmas carol concert as exciting community hub plans take shape
A Christmas carol concert will welcome residents back into the church as plans gather pace to transform it into a thriving community hub.
Residents are being invited to get into the Christmas spirit while discovering the future of one of Torquay’s historic buildings.
On December 13, at 4.30pm, a carol concert is being held at Ellacombe Church.
This festive gathering offers residents the chance to enjoy both some festive fun but also learn more about Torquay’s latest Pride in Place project.
Pride in Place is a government regeneration strategy which sees up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK to make long -term improvements that will benefit the local community.
The Grade II listed church, which is situated in the heart of Ellacombe, has stood largely unused for over 10 years.
However, new life is set to be breathed into the building, with the newly formed CIO recently securing Pride in Place funding to carry out essential repairs and restoration work.
But, the project has much wider ambitions than simply restoring the historic building, with plans to transform it into a central community hub for Ellacombe and the surrounding community.
Local residents could be set to benefit from a community cafe, activities and support for local children and their families, community activities and a dedicated space to support people suffering with addiction.
Organisers are looking forward to welcoming the local community back into the church, giving residents the opportunity to discover its plans for the future and how it could once again become a valuable asset to Ellacombe.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether they are a church goer and the event promises to be an opportunity to celebrate Christmas while getting a glimpse into an exciting new chapter for Ellacombe Church.