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First Impressions (Uppingham)

A History of the Written Word

 

An exciting new project based in Uppingham, Rutland.

The project is to build a gallery, exhibition area, cafe, printing workshop and community hub facility in the grounds of Welland Vale Nurseries. The Community Hub is the subject of separate consultation. The site will be linked to Uppingham Town Centre via a roadside heritage trail.This project is one of a number planned by Uppingham First, the new Community Partnership. First Impressions(Uppingham) is a company limited by guarantee and is currently seeking registration as a charity. More information about the project is available from the Education Director at:- educationdirector@firstimpressionsuppingham.co.uk

 

       Project Chair : Edward Baines

 A History of the Written Word

 

Project Exhibition Planned for 2010

 

The Board of First Impressions (Uppingham) hope to be in a position to mount a public exhibition of the project's aims and objectives this autumn. On show will be an initial architect's design for the building together with some of the printing equipment it is hoped to exhibit and demonstrate on a permanent basis.

 
How Can You get Involved?

 

Do you own heritage items suitable for an exhibition entitled 'a history of the printed word'? Would you be willing to offer them on temporary loan? If so, please get in touch with the project's Education Director, Margaret Simpson  Tel: 01572 823465.
 

Who is Funding the Project?

 

Initial funding for this project has come from the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA). This has allowed the limited company to be formed, a suitable building site to be found, an initial design to have been created and a business plan to be written. The project building will be a £1m+ capital project converting an old brick built industrial building into a twin entrance gallery and community hub facility with exhibition space on a mezanine floor overlooking a heritage print workshop. Fund raising for the building commenced in the autumn of 2009.
The Community Hub wing of the project will be the subject of separate consultation and Funding bids. 

 

What Might the Building Look Like?

Celebrated local artist Alan Oliver has prepared this artist's impression of the new building prior to community consultation about the  Community Hub. This is likely to be a two storey extension built to the latest  environmental standards. 

 

First Impressions (Uppingham)

 

News Update

 

August 2010

 

Planning Application being drafted for project

 

April 2010

 

Big Lottery produces a positive response to Funding Bid

 

13.2.2010

 

Directors of First Impressions have approved  a summary document on the project for submission to funding agencies and the planning authorities

 

1.2.2010

 

Uppingham 2025 can now be read at www.uppinghamfirst.co.uk

 

25.10.2009

 

Read 'Uppingham 2025' (now in the local library) to learn how this project would fit into a forward looking plan for the town!