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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Resort's library to reopen after 'major' upgrade
Bridlington Central Library is to reopen on 14 July after a "major" refit, a council said. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the library had been remodelled to "maximise the space" with new lighting, shelving and furniture, as well as dedicated spaces for workers and community groups, and a sensory area in the junior library. The authority described it as part of a £449,000 "major refurbishment" - funded via a £250,000 government grant - and includes the revamp of Bridlington North Library at a later date. Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said it was a "much-needed community space which fosters education, imagination and connection with others". He said: ''The upgrades are fantastic and we are sure that everyone will be pleased to explore the new and improved space which has transformed the library into a modern environment, focussing on a premium customer experience." The revamp also includes new equipment including 3D printers, embroidery machines and the latest game design software to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Coultish said the library's "state-of-the-art makerspace" would be unveiled later in the year. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Major refurbishment work on library to start soon Town's Victorian library to be refurbished Library to reopen as £3.3m revamp continues Libraries to get near £800k boost East Riding of Yorkshire Council
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Bridlington Central Library to reopen after £250k refurbishment
Bridlington Central Library is to reopen on 14 July after a "major" refit, a council Riding of Yorkshire Council said the library had been remodelled to "maximise the space" with new lighting, shelving and furniture, as well as dedicated spaces for workers and community groups, and a sensory area in the junior authority described it as part of a £449,000 "major refurbishment" - funded via a £250,000 government grant - and includes the revamp of Bridlington North Library at a later Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said it was a "much-needed community space which fosters education, imagination and connection with others". He said: ''The upgrades are fantastic and we are sure that everyone will be pleased to explore the new and improved space which has transformed the library into a modern environment, focussing on a premium customer experience."The revamp also includes new equipment including 3D printers, embroidery machines and the latest game design software to help local entrepreneurs and small said the library's "state-of-the-art makerspace" would be unveiled later in the to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Business Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
EB Impact to launch initiatives to raise awareness of sustainability among seniors, youth
[SINGAPORE] Non-profit organisation EB Impact will launch two initiatives later this year to engage more youth and seniors with regard to sustainability and raise awareness of such issues, said executive director Gerald Wong on Friday (May 30) at the Seeds of Change gala. The Singapore-registered charity raised nearly S$200,000 for these initiatives at the event. The first initiative, also called Seeds of Change, is an intergenerational programme targeting seniors. Through partnerships with active ageing centres (AACs), EB Impact aims to increase awareness of sustainability issues while improving the well-being of the elderly. The programme will comprise urban farming and sewing activities, as well as hands-on craft projects within a makerspace. In an interview with The Business Times, Wong said that the idea came from wanting to provide 'more agency to seniors'. 'AACs want to reach a lot more seniors, and how do we do that? That's when I started thinking that we can use sustainability as a tool to bring these seniors to the AACs.' EB Impact will work with sector partners to train seniors, who can later on facilitate their own programmes and train others. The programme aims to engage 100 seniors across one to two AACs over the course of a year, and increase this to eight to 10 AACs over a three-year period. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up Wong added: 'The idea is to bring in people from all walks of life. We don't want AACs to be seen as just a place for seniors. Yes, it's focused on seniors, but why can't it be a community space?' There is potential for AACs to host cafes or shops where seniors can sell the products they make or harvest. These can be open to the public, thus bringing the community together. 'We can raise that awareness of sustainability and at the same time address a social issue, which is to get seniors to be more active and change the perception that they are active contributors to society rather than passive takers,' he said. To track progress, EB Impact will conduct well-being surveys and hold focus group discussions with seniors. It is also exploring partnering educational institutions to retrieve data and feedback on the effectiveness of the programme. EB Impact aims to kick-start Seeds of Change in the second half of this year. Something for the young ones too The second initiative is The Sustainability Youth Festival (TSYF), an annual event that offers a platform for youth to engage with sustainability topics. It will bring together students, schools, government agencies and corporate partners. TSYF will target young people from the primary school to tertiary levels, and aims to deepen their understanding about sustainability. It will comprise booths, which may be hosted by sector partners, as well as hands-on activities, learning experiences and small-group guided discussions. 'The main idea of TSYF boils down to making sustainability as accessible as possible,' Wong added. A key component of the festival is the TSYF Challenge, in which students can pitch sustainability solutions to win awards and grants to implement them in their communities. TSYF will take place on Aug 1 at Capitol Theatre. Established in 2019, EB Impact is dedicated to advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in Singapore and Asia, with a focus on youth and education. Last year, it launched a community space in partnership with City Developments Ltd, introduced an education grant with ComfortDelGro and ran its third edition of the Sustainability Media Academy for journalists.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
New partnership in Baltimore expands access to free, hands-on crafting classes
A new partnership in Baltimore is expanding free, hands-on education for those who want to learn new skills like sewing, laser cutting, vinyl design and 3D printing. The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Office of Community and Civic Engagement launched a new partnership with the makerspace nonprofit Open Works. Open Works serves as the operating partner of the Steve and Mim Dubin Makerspace at UMB's Community Engagement Center (CEC) at 16 S Poppleton Street. It will provide technical support, training, instructors and curriculum. "We want to make maker space tools, resources and education accessible to all Baltimore City residents," said Dionne McConkey, UMB Office of Community and Civic Engagement Program Specialist. Increasing access to design tools in Baltimore The partnership increases access to fabrication and design tools like the Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut vinyl cutting machines and sewing machines. A new partnership in Baltimore is expanding free, hands-on maker education for those who want to learn new skills like sewing, laser cutting, vinyl design and 3D printing. University of Maryland, Baltimore Whether you're an experienced crafter or not, you can visit the makerspace, learn and get access to the tools you may need, according to Open Works Education Program Manager Josh Russakis. "Making is such a powerful way to unlock your own creative energy, whether you're brimming with it or it's just a little bit more buried down and latent," Russakis said. Classes are free and open to adults and seniors in the community to learn different crafting skills. "You're able to take the safety classes and not only learn how to make a product, but also learn how to safely use it and troubleshoot," said McConkey. After completing the safety classes, you can attend Open Build, where you can work on your own projects using the CEC Makerspace equipment. There are also other programs, including Make & Take, where you learn to operate tools like sewing machines and vinyl cutters while crafting a project with materials provided to take home. University of Maryland, Baltimore's Community Engagement Center Terry Burr has been coming to programs at the Community Engagement Center for years, and has attended events like crochet and candle making. "The staff, I mean, I'm one of their biggest cheerleaders because I know that they really have a heart for the people," he said. All the programs at UMB's Community Engagement Center are free for all community members, students and staff. The center offers fitness programs like weekly yoga, line dancing, Pilates, Zumba and community walks. It also offers workforce development programs, including one-on-one guidance for job searches and job training. Find more information on free opportunities at UMB's Community Engagement Center or register for maker programs HERE.
