UPDATE - JANUARY 2025
January 10, 2025
Although it had seemed that we had enough gifts and pledges with which to purchase the former Potterne School, a hold-up was caused by solicitors failure to register the property with UK Land Registry. Salisbury Diocese eventually resolved the matter, however, the interim de...
NOVEMBER UPDATE
November 6, 2024
Having scanned the Budget Book (170 pages!) it would seem there is no further clarity about the future of the Community Ownership Fund (COF), to which we applied in April 2024.It is likely that Salisbury Diocese will soon put Potterne School premises on the market which, tho...
SEPTEMBER UPDATE
September 23, 2024
We had hoped to complete by Autumn 2024, following a substantial funding application to the Community Ownership Fund (COF) however, we do not yet know the outcome as the fund was placed "on hold" after the July general election.Enquiries by our MP as to the status of ou...
FUNDRAISING
August 20, 2024
Work continues apace to raise working capital for the purchase, subsequent refurbishment and initial running costs.In April this year we made a substantial funding application to the Community Ownership Fund: however, for statutory reasons, we do not yet know the outcome as ...
VILLAGE FÊTE
June 8, 2024
The Patch team enjoyed meeting locals at Potterne fête last weekend. They heard our latest news: the school is at last registered with UK Land Registry, paving the way for completion of purchase. Come to our AGM at the school 3pm Sun 30 June to learn more!...
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
May 9, 2024
SAVE THE DATE - AGM: Sunday 30 June 2024 at the Potterne Village School. 3pm start (note this new time) with refreshments provided. Please RSVP to info@thepatchinpotterne.org.uk...
NEW DIRECTORS
April 20, 2024
We are delighted to welcome John Chandler, Paul Moss and Andy Huntley as Directors of the Community Interest Company (CIC). They bring a wealth of experience to the team. CLICK HERE to read about them....
LAND REGISTRY UK
April 16, 2024
The current owners' new solicitors have now applied to record the premises with the Land Registry. This is essential prior to conveyance, and we would hope to complete by the end of June....
A SLIGHT SETBACK
February 9, 2024
Before the school building is bought, it must first be registered with Land Registry UK. The Trustees (current owners), disappointed with inertia from their appointed solicitors, have recently instructed another firm to undertake this task. It is not yet clear how long the p...
GREAT NEWS
November 27, 2023
Devizes Area Board have granted £3,000 to The Patch in Potterne. We are immensely grateful, especially as there will be renovation costs on completing our purchase of the former village school. Our thanks go to all members of the Devizes Area Board....
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