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Community Centre stands empty since 2005. This is the view today of the entrance to Moulsham Lodge Community Centre, it's boarded up windows reflect the neglect that has befallen the building since it was closed in 2005 and the community lost a much needed facility. The original Community Centre was established in 1972 after a number of years hard work and fund raising, to which the community contributed around 25% of the costs of the centre. Many residents that live in the area still feel they "own" a piece of the building. Moulsham Lodge Community Centre (MLCC) was opened in 1972 by Councillor L.W.H.King to meet the needs of the local Moulsham Lodge community and subsequently the later housing development of Tile Kiln. The planning authorities at the time decreed that Tile Kiln could be served by the facilities at MLCC and therefore, no separate community facility was built or exists to this day. This meant that MLCC provided community facilities for nearly 2500 households, today this number is probably nearer 3500 with the building of new homes in and around the area since 1972. Sept 2011 WE NEED YOUR HELP There are four main areas where we need help : Business Plan/Legal Group The Business Plan has been core to our success so far, providing the evidence and support for the viability of the project. We now need to update it in line with current plans and expectations. Particular focus will be on the financial planning and forecasting. Contact Mark Springett T:01245 351040 - M:07411 808731 Email: mark.springett@mlcc.co.uk Grant Finding Group This will involve bid writing and approaching grant giving trusts and the National Lottery, also investigating other forms of raising money for larger projects. Contact Ros Webb T01245 469362 M:07757 600476 Email: ros.webb@mlcc.co.uk Marketing Group This group will look at Publicity, Media and Advertising and will include the Newsletter and Web Site as well as liasing with the local press. Contact Linda Mascot T:01245 250892 M:07916 594123 Email:linda.mascot@mlcc.co.uk Local Fundraising This group is all about raising money to fund the running and admin costs of the trust. Most of the costs associated with the initial planning application will come via this group. For example we will be looking at local vents where you can take part and have fun. Contact Dave Mack T:01245 260843 M:07973 808285 Email dave.mack@mlcc.co.uk or Lorna Fuller T:01245 290277 M:07934 694040 Email:lorna.fuller@mlcc.co.uk If you think you can help in any of these areas please contact the group leaders above. Correspondence can also be sent to 5 Waltham Glen. As promised on the Newsletter use the links below to see Tom Doubleday's video and Design Document Walkthrough Video Design Document .

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MLCC NEWS Newsletter Sept 2011 Business Plan - DOWNLOAD CO-OP Community Card Get a CO-Op Community Card and start helping MLCC, every time you spend money in the CO-OP and use your card we get stars, which are converted into cash. Contact MLCC here and ask for a card and we’ll come round and deliver it to you. Forecast for 3 days for Chelmsford Click weather symbol