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

A specialist firm arrived at Morecambe's Winter Gardens this week to begin work on inspecting and cleaning the ceiling.
The cherry picker inside the Winter Gardens this week. Photo by Kelvin StuttardThe cherry picker inside the Winter Gardens this week. Photo by Kelvin Stuttard
The cherry picker inside the Winter Gardens this week. Photo by Kelvin Stuttard

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.

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

The cherry picker inside the Winter Gardens this week. Photo by Kelvin StuttardThe cherry picker inside the Winter Gardens this week. Photo by Kelvin Stuttard
The cherry picker inside the Winter Gardens this week. Photo by Kelvin Stuttard

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.