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Help us make Malvern Cube accessible to the whole Cube community by installing a platform lift to connect our downstairs hall with the upstairs cafe, rooms and toilets.
Ten years ago the community in Malvern took on the challenge of taking over the old youth centre. In May we'll be celebrating by launching our 10th anniversary project - 'Give us a lift!' - fundraising for a platform lift to make the Cube accessible to all. No-one could have predicted how successful Malvern Cube would become. Still volunteer led and self funded it has not only survived but thrived as a youth and community centre. Fifty groups meet regularly at the Cube and many more people drop in to enjoy the cafe or gardens. We have music nights, sport, films and drama, and three resident theatre groups whose members are all ages and abilities. But there's a problem... Just six steps separate the top and bottom levels of the building but for many of our users those six steps mean a trek outside and round the building to get to the cafe, meeting rooms and toilets. We think that everyone should be able to access and enjoy the Cube so please donate and help to 'Give us a lift!'
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Why it's a great idea:
Over 500 people use Malvern Cube each week. They come for clubs, meetings, classes, events and entertainment, as well as to enjoy our cafe and garden. Many of these people have problems with the six steps which separate the lower part of our building from the top floor. It means that people with mobility or sight problems, with prams and pushchairs or who need to carry bulky items up and down can't easily get between the levels. Most of the time it's simply annoying, involving a long walk outside and around the building to be able to get from one part to another, but sometimes it's a real problem. For those needing the disabled toilet or baby change areas it's difficult and undignified. A platform lift will make a huge difference to us. By linking the top and bottom levels it will help our staff, volunteers, theatre performers and audiences and day to day users to independently get to all areas of the Cube; allowing more people to enjoy all that we have on offer. .
Steps to get it done:
We have a wonderful community of people who visit Malvern Cube and who come to the centre for volunteering, learning, friendship and support. We're also proud to host theatre and performance by abled and differently abled young people and adults, bringing significant challenges around mobility. If we can make Malvern Cube accessible to everyone we can grow this amazing community and reach out to even more people to become part of our Cube family.
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Location Great Malvern
About the space
Malvern Cube is situated in Great Malvern, just out of the town centre.
Council
Malvern Hills District Council
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Hello, thank you so much for the very kind donation you made towards Malvern Cube's Give Us a Lift fundraising campaign. We are delighted that the lift is now installed and ready to go! As someone who has helped us to make this happen, we would like to invite you to join us on Friday 31st March at 11am at Malvern Cube for our 'official' opening! A cuppa and a bit of cake will be on offer as well as the opportunity to see the lift in action! RSVP by Friday 24th March please to Nicola via manager@malverncube.com. With thanks and best wishes, everyone at Malvern Cube
Well we finally have a builder, materials and a lift so we're ready to start work on Monday. That means there will be noise and dust at the Cube for a few days, although we'll do all we can to try to limit the disruption. We expect work to be going on for about two weeks before the lift can be fitted but we'll keep you posted about progress. Huge thanks once again to everyone who helped us fund this work.
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 90 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £39,641
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Total £39,641
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