A community centre part funded by Forgewood Housing Co-operative was given a royal opening last week.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, officially opened the new Forgewood Community Centre on Friday 8th July.

The redevelopment project was also funded by the Big Lottery Fund, North Lanarkshire Council, the Scottish Government, WREN, Local Energy Scotland and Forgewood Holdings.

The new centre provides a much needed community asset for Forgewood which will be able to be fully utilised and enjoyed by all in the local area.

John Mulholland, director of the Forgewood Housing Co-operative, said: “This new facility will have a significant impact on the residents of Forgewood. This project is about bringing the community together to enjoy recreational and social activity in a building and environment which they can be proud of. The new centre will also be a hub for service provision to the local community

“Services provided from the new building will include housing advice, health advice and assistance, money and welfare advice and wider social benefits. This building will bring about real positive change for the community of Forgewood.”