Can you lend a hand at Barnard Castle's Hub community centre?

The Hub's transformation into a community centre is leading to it becoming more popular, but that’s a double edged sword, as the deputy manager explains

Teesdale Community Resources is a charity that is well established in Barnard Castle, running for the past 30-plus years.
We have, for the last six years, been fortunate enough to run the amazing building that is The Hub, a state-of-the art-community facility on the outskirts of the town, and for the past 18 months, I have held the post of deputy centre manager.
The building itself is set in the most beautiful grounds – landscaped areas surround the lake, which then looks on to the wildlife area and pond at the bottom of the site. As well as this, we have formal flower beds, fruit trees, a picnic area, camping grounds and walking routes throughout. We are incredibly lucky to work in such a wonderful environment and it brings joy to both staff and customers.
As I’m sure you can imagine, the grounds are not beautiful by chance, but  are the handiwork of a dedicated volunteer. 
Graham Moore has supported The Hub for four years, practically on a daily basis, by tending to the grounds and ensuring the site is kept to an impeccable standard. His hard work and dedication mean that the staff team are free to focus on other areas of the charity, while knowing that the upkeep of the site is in safe hands. As the centre goes from strength-to-strength and we see our visitor numbers grow, the site not only needs to be kept to the same high standard, but the task becomes harder because more footfall means more wear and tear.  Now is the time for the work to be done, creating a solid foundation for the coming years’ upkeep and maintenance, and Graham is already on site daily, tackling the initial jobs of the year ready for the spring.
What I now ask is whether you think you could help Graham with this huge but extremely rewarding task?
As the saying goes “many hands make light work” and as deputy manager, being responsible for volunteers at The Hub, I would love to be able to offer Graham some support with the ground works through other local volunteers.
Our building sits in such beautiful grounds and every inch is of importance to not just the team but also to the many members of our community that join us here. 
By contributing to the work needed. you would be ensuring this vital resource remains accessible to the local community, really giving something back to your neighbours and friends.
Volunteering at The Hub is a really rewarding experience – all volunteers are considered part of our team and are a priceless resource, working alongside our staff team to provide exceptional services and opportunities to the community of Teesdale. 
If you think you could lend a hand, whether just for an hour or a day, regular or not, I would love to hear from you.  
Please contact me on 01833 690150 or email laura.tcrhub@gmail.com to talk about what you can offer and what a difference you can make in your community.
Laura Carrick
Deputy manager, Teesdale Community Resources