Fundraiser to save Ashby Museum from closure races past its target
By Graham Hill
22nd May 2021 | Local News
An online appeal set up to raise money to help with repairs needed to keep Ashby Museum open has smashed its target in less than three days.
Last week, we ran a story about the North Street-based museum needed to spend £13,000 on Health & Safety issues Ashby Museum faces five-figure sum on repairs or it could close.
Museum director Ken Hillier said that the volunteer-run facility would close within a year if the work could not be carried out.
Mr Hillier added that, even if the funds already available to them were spent, that would still leave a £5,000 shortfall.
This led to a number of people showing interest in donating and an Ashby resident, Alan Bowman, has set up a Just Giving page to help save the museum.
The original target was £1,000 but, as of Saturday lunchtime, the total was touching £1,500.
If you would like to donate, you can do so HERE.
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