Work has completed on a new multi-media zone within Alloa's Bowmar Centre.

Receiving support from Scottish Gas, the new studio is part of a wider £50k refurbishment of the centre, and provided £20k worth of funding towards the project.

The fund was part of their energy efficiency work in the Bowmar area.

The new zone, which officially opened this week, features a recording suite as well as music and video equipment for young people who use the centre. The work also included the creation of a learning space, the kitchen area being re-vamped, internal redecoration as well as external improvements being carried out.


Councillor Ellen Forson, Convenor for Education, Sport and Leisure, said: "This new multi media zone is a fantastic resource for young people, especially those interested in pursuing a career in music, web design or the computer game industry.

"Our youth services provide a range of activities for young people at the Bowmar Centre, from Activity Agreements for 16 - 19 year olds to graffiti art sessions, with plans to develop intergenerational programmes, where young people and older members of the community will share skills in a variety of subjects including digital photography, using the web, gardening and cooking.

"This new zone compliments the existing activities. I'd like to thank Scottish Gas for their financial assistance in bringing this project to fruition."

(JP/CD)