A Cleethorpes charity has taken on a once popular attraction in the centre of a Grimsby park.
The Floral Hall, situated in People’s Park, has been leased to Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue who are planning on turning it into their new home.
Previously, the hall has been used for a range of educational purposes such as helping teach young adults new skills and housing a range of plants, flowers and birds.
Now, it will be taken on by Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue who are transforming it into their new base of operations. Set up in 2022, the charity has grown and grown, helping all sorts of injured animals from pigeons to foxes.
For Chair of the charity, Aaron Goss, it’s a dream come true. He said: “We wanted to take on the site because we’ve just grown so much. We were looking at a few places, but this just felt right. It has a lot of what we need already with the aviary for example, it’s also just such a beautiful site that deserves to be open.”
Looking ahead, he and the other trustees are hoping to provide more than just a home for the animals. “The ultimate dream is to make it a thriving wildlife hub and a place for the public to come and enjoy too.
“We’re also hoping to provide an educational offer where learners can get a better understanding of plants and flowers and even give some experience to young or trainee vets.”
Having got the keys, Aaron and the team are thrilled to have made a start on what is a major step forward for the charity. “It’s such a relief to be in here and I can’t wait for it to be up and running.”
Councillor Stephen Harness, Portfolio Holder for Assets and Finance, said: “We’re glad to be helping a local charity find a new home, but also to be able to reopen an important part of Grimsby’s history.
“The Floral Hall has been enjoyed by so many and we can’t wait to see more people make memories in there in times to come.”
He added: “What this charity do is essential to the wildlife in the borough and I wish them all the best going forward.”
Article and image from NELC.
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