ABOUT US
Mission Statement
To work closely with all sectors of the community to achieve sustainable economic development and community regeneration in Pembroke.
MAKING PEMBROKE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY
Pembroke 21C Community Association was established in 2000 as a result of a community led local action plan. It acts as an umbrella organisation for a number of groups established to implement the projects identified in the action plan and supported by the community. The action plan contained plans, projects and activities which the community had identified to regenerate the town and to improve the standard of life for those living and working in Pembroke.
Foundry House Community Centre
We have now realized one of our most important objectives: a community centre for Pembroke!
Originally a foundry (hence the name!), the building dates back to 1839: in its later life it was donated to the community as an amenity and more recently served as the local community education. In August 2005 Pembrokeshire County Council decided to implement their policy of selling community education premises and closed the building for community use in order to sell it on the open market.
On 21st March 2007 the building was purchased from Pembrokeshire County Council. Money was raised from the following sources: Welsh Assembly Government - Community Facitilies and Activities Programme, Chevron, Pembroke Town Council, RWE nPower and Community pledges.
It's ours! Putting up our sign!
Putting money into bricks and mortar has always been considered a good investment and this theory was confirmed by the number of people who bought a brick to help with the refurbishment of Foundry house at the launch of our "Buy a Brick" Campaign launched during Foundry Fun Day; a day of fun activities for all the family which took place at Foundry House and on Pembroke Commons on Saturday May 21st.
Launching the Buy a Brick Campaign
A three year programme to renovate the building will soon begin so that Pembroke will have a state of the art, environmentally sustainable building that will be a focus for the whole community.
Acanthus Holden have been appointed by our Trustees to prepare plans for Foundry House. Their proposals are displayed in Foundry House for you to see but you can read about the planned conversion and take a virtual tour by clicking on the image below.
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Review of 2007 - take a look at what we have been doing and what we achieved last year! |
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Foundry House has two large halls that are suitable for physical activities such as dance, judo, yoga etc. as well as for meetings. There is also a meeting room/training suite. To find out about using the building please contact Pat Hay on 01646 680090 Rates: Community groups £5 per hour Commercial users £50 per day Children’s parties £20 for two hours Other private parties & functions Price on application |
Meetings
Meetings are held quarterly at the Foundry House Community Centre
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Organisational Structure
Trustees:
Rose Blackburn - Pembroke Town Council
Brian Griffiths - Festival & Heritage and Environment
John Hayes - Pembroke Millpond Action Group Chair
Gareth Jones (Chair) - Town Councillor
Kenvyn Jones CAB, PAVS and Tanyard Youth Project
Fleur Lewis Representative of the Foundry User Groups
Rosey Mitchell – Treasurer
Valerie McInally
Katie Murphy
Pierce Murphy
Staff:
Elizabeth Gossage Development Officer
Pat Hay Foundry House Caretaker
Karen Houser Pembroke Mill Ponds Project Officer
Web Authors:
21C Volunteers Linda & Stuart Asman
With the assistance and support of Sue Blantern of Circuit Riders 
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