In September 2018 The Learning Space received £2,718.00 to renovate the scotch ovens at their premises in Gavinton. The Learning Space work with local young people with learning barriers. Funding was put towards reinstating the old ovens that had not been used for a near 50 years. Local trades men quoted to do the work, with Craftec selected to make new doors for the ovens. Local builder, Border Build & Renovation, had family connections and helped to reinstate the chimney and repair slates etc.
Now being fired up, by the young people, to dry out, this takes time and needs to be done slowly. Looking to use gas burners to make it quicker to heat up. As far as possible all ingredients for the bread etc are sourced locally. New baking project in the pipeline with ideas to make it a more commercial social enterprise project.
Verbal report received at our AGM in August 2019
