New community space opens in former Bishopbriggs bank
Members of the #BetterBriggs group were handed the keys by Morrisons for the space to become available during March.
The former Clydesdale Bank at The Triangle Shopping Centre has been re-christened #BetterBriggs Village.
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Hide AdLocals picked up brushes and sponges to freshen up the premises which will be used for activities to will bring the community together.
Plans are already in place for a wide variety from yoga to off-line gaming.
There will also be free WiFi as well as inter-generational events designed to get people out of their houses and down to the town centre.
Commenting on the Village opening, #BetterBriggs founder Donald Macdonald said: “The support being shown by members of the community for this challenging project is tremendous.
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Hide Ad“We have over 700 supporters as well as a group of helpers who are rolling up their sleeves to ensure we get the most out of the space.
“We want to bring different generations together to create a better Bishopbriggs.
“Naming the unit #BetterBriggs Village was done to show the atmosphere we want to create – a space where everyone knows you and everyone is welcome.”
The timetable for activities at #BetterBriggs Village is evolving each day, to find out what’s on local residents are being encouraged to keep an eye on local social media.