Pauline Black helps celebrate hub funding
The Lottery funding for the Destination Ball Hill group will allow it to expand services for locals.
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"Today is a wonderful example of what we can achieve when people come together with a shared purpose."
— Pauline Black , Celebrity
"Support was available to the community right on their doorstep when they need it."
— Rev Beks Rothnie , Activist
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The Lottery funding for the Destination Ball Hill group will allow it to expand services for locals.
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