The Washburn Heritage Centre |
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is a stunning extension to Fewston Church.
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serves as a meeting/refreshment venue with fully accessible facilities for church services and events.
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is a 'hidden gem' run by volunteers to celebrate the heritage of the wonderful Washburn Valley.
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features frequently changing exhibitions about the heritage of the Valley, and runs an extensive programme of events including walks, workshops, talks, suppers and courses.
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is open to the public for coffee, lunches and teas at the weekends (Sunday only in winter) and is renowned for its homemade fare, especially the cakes.
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opened for use in February 2011 and has had over 50,000 visitors since then.
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is fully accessible.
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is available for hire for meetings, birthday parties, office away-days etc.
www.washburnvalley.org
The Washburn Heritage Centre was developed by Fewston with Blubberhouses Parochial Church Council at Fewston Church to preserve and promote the unique heritage of the Washburn Valley. Building on the central role which the church has always played in the community, it benefits both local people and the many visitors to the area.
Read the 2016 Annual Report
A Beacon of Good Practice
Those were the words used by Karen Weaver, CEO of Harrogate and District Volunteering Services when declaring the Centre as winner of Organisation of the Year. The Centre has over 90 volunteers who man the tea-room at weekends and create the programme of heritage events and the exhibitions that are on the walls.