A group to save the Cooperage. Many of us wasted our mispent youth in the old building. After trying to sell it for years it is being auctioned (estimated £300,000). The plans are to make this in to a multi-purpose accessible arts centre. Which is a fancy way of saying we're going to have lots of fabulous art, theatre / rehearsal space, live music, cafe and office space. Of course all in keeping w
ith the age of the building (1800-1850). The building will be maintained and run by local businesses for the local community. But we need to save the building first. The location of the building offers both day time and night time activitiy - but to begin with we can only do one of these! We have decided that the day time events which are most up to date in our current plans will be the first to be established. But do not fear! - The Cooperage as it once was known as an excellent platform for bands will return. It might just take some time (for financial reasons and council objections). We aim to be as honest and open with our customers as possible so if you have a comment about this please do let us know. We would like you to upload your memories of the Cooperage; photos, stories, videos, live music...you name it. In return we will tell you the plans and what is happening to the building. Any local businesses/professionals/people of Plymouth who think they can offer support or advice in making this project happen are welcomed to get in contact with either Ems Coombes or Heather Siewruk.
