Dukeries Community Workshop

1986- Unemployment was high. Members of the Adult Unemployed Centre expressed a desire to use workshop facilities. As school rolls fell, under used accommodation was identified. In April, a project submission was put before the Dukeries Complex Council of Management and a steering group was set up. A fourteen-week pilot scheme commenced in July. This was successful but funding to continue the project could not be provided by Notts County Council Resources. Main target group - adult unemployed. Those made redundant emerged as the most significant user group. Facing the possibility of long-term unemployment these were the most consistent users. Almost 50% were ex-miners, 99% were male. Today in 2020 we have over 150 users and are open 5 days a week and Tuesday Evenings