Kirkby's Abbey Hill Primary and Nursery School opens new ‘The Heart of the Hill’ community hub
Kirkby's Abbey Hill Primary and Nursery School opens new community hub
A Kirkby school has unveiled a new community hub following the conclusion of a four year long project.
‘The Heart of the Hill’ opened at Abbey Hill Primary and Nursery School and will host an extensive range of family focused groups, support and resources for the Abbey Hill community.
The ambitious project, jointly funded by Transform Trust and Ashfield District Council, now aims to help local children and famiies thrive.
Headteacher Adam Jevons-Newman said: “The vision for The Heart of the Hill started with an unused kitchen – a large area that is now a welcoming space for families, where community organisations can work together and where support is available in familiar, trusted surroundings.
“We know engagement and confidence will be stronger when our families don’t have to navigate multiple locations and appointment systems to find what they need. Our community hub has grown directly from that understanding.
“To see The Heart on the Hill become a reality after 4 years of planning, fundraising, and collaboration with Ashfield District Council is an absolute dream. It’s something I so deeply, deeply believe in.”
The hub was officially launched by Liz Barratt OBE DL, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and Principal of ATTFE College.
“The most magical thing about today is seeing the Heart of the Hill come together..” she said.. “Through Adam’s vision and everyone’s generosity this space has been completely renovated and will now be at the heart of a wonderful community so that together they can grow further.”
The school also welcomed an enthusiastic and impressive group of supporters including Cllr Andy Meakin; Andrea Stone, Ashfield District Council; Rebecca Meredith, CEO of Transform Trust; Mike Butler, Chair of Trustees - and many representatives from the community organisations involved including Kirkby Library and The Family Hub. Long-standing champion of the school, and past pupil, Karl Simpson represented Transform Trust’s Board of Governors.