Cherry picker arrives at Morecambe’s Winter Gardens ahead of specialist refurb work and heating installation – Lancaster Guardian

A cherry picker has been installed inside the building on Morecambe prom, and every panel in the ceiling of the Grade 2* listed building will be inspected by specialists before being cleaned.

This process is expected to take two weeks, before work starts on installing a new heating system on November 1.

Plasterwork repair work will also take place as part of the refurbishment of the theatre.

The theatre is now just 1,000 from its fundraising target.

The Architectural Heritage Fund has promised to match fund the fundraising up to 25,000, and the theatre has now raised just over 24,000.

With the closure of the building for four months and limited re-opening due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Preservation Trust with the help of the Friends of the Winter Gardens mounted a crowdfunding campaign.

Their aim was to complete the funding necessary for the 250,000 infrastructure work.

Go online here to donate.

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Cherry picker arrives at Morecambe's Winter Gardens ahead of specialist refurb work and heating installation - Lancaster Guardian