Newton Abbot New Community Library
How to Get Involved
The redeveloped Newton Abbot Library and Education Centre will be a facility for all of the community and we want you to be involved right from the start so we can ensure it meets your needs.
In August we ran two competitions for young people to get their work or ideas included in design of the new centre. The winner of the Destination Storyland competition is: Alice age 10 for her suggestions - Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory and the Enchanted Wood. Joint winners of the photographic competition, are: Rhys, age 11 and Rachel, age 14. The prizes were awarded by Councillor Gordon Hook, Devon County Council Local Member for Newton Abbot South and you can see pictures of their work in the Photo gallery ________________________________________________________ What Should the Building be Called? During June and July 2011, many of you sent in suggestions for a name for the building, which led to a consultation and vote during August. We are delighted to announce that, following hundreds of responses, the building is to be officially named ‘The Passmore Edwards Centre’, in honour of the Victorian philanthropist John Passmore Edwards who gave it to the town at the turn of the 20th century. We recognise that the building already has a strong identity in Newton Abbot and it was clear that many of you felt passionate about remembering Passmore Edwards by using his full name in the building’s name. Thank you for taking part. Comments or Questions? You can send us any feedback, comments, suggestions or questions by contacting the Community Involvement Co-ordinator. Volunteering Nearer the time of reopening, which is set for Easter 2012, we will be looking to plan a number of events and activities to celebrate. We would like to have a group involved in organising and running them. If you’d like to be involved, please contact the Community Involvement Co-ordinator with your name, address, email and telephone number. Mailing List Keep up to date with project news and events by email. To sign up, email newabb@devon.gov.uk. Facebook and Twitter Let us know your ideas, comments and suggestions by joining our Devon Libraries Facebook page follow the link or find us by searching for ‘Devon Libraries’ and become a fan to be kept up to date with the project as it develops as well as events in the current library. It is also an easy way to take part in discussions online and talk to us about what you want your library and education centre to be. You can also let us know your views and ideas on Twitter by using the tag #newabb. Our own updates will be tagged in the same way. Events From time to time, we will run events to show how the project is progressing. Come along and tell us your ideas, and give your feedback on the plans. Keep an eye on this website to be notified of these events or sign up to the mailing list by emailing newabb@devon.gov.uk. |
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