Popular Dumfries venue given makeover after seeing off closure threat

A well-liked Dumfries venue that was beneath risk of everlasting closure final yr has been given a makeover.

The Railway Membership has been present process refurbishment for the previous few months forward of its members and mates evening on Saturday.

The occasion is free and anybody can attend to see the new-look membership.

Secretary Hazel Galloway mentioned: “It’s been revamped and it’s trying good.

“We’re having a buffet dance and it’s free for everybody.

“It’s to let folks know we’re nonetheless right here and we now have greater than 400 members now and we now have raffles each week.

“Any cash we make off the raffles we put ahead for this evening.

“It’s a thanks to all the members for his or her customized and folks holding their features there.”

Covid-19 noticed the Railway shut its doorways all through the pandemic and the Leafield Highway venue was liable to everlasting closure final yr however members voted to reserve it.

A brand new committee was arrange in February and work has been ongoing since then to replace the place.

Hazel mentioned: “It’s wanted a little bit of consideration and that’s what we’ve given it.

“We’re searching for a few committee members and we’d like youthful folks to offer us their perception into what we’re doing.

“It’s been often known as an outdated man or outdated lady’s bit and we wish to change that.”

The snooker room is obtainable to be booked and the corridor may also be booked by contacting the Railway Membership on 01387 254499. There may be weekly bingo each Sunday between 7.30pm and 9.30pm.

Anybody keen on becoming a member of the committee can be requested to contact the membership.

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