In late 2019 we saw a post on Facebook from the Friends of Hindley Cemetery. They were asking for help from local companies and the community with a plan of revitalising the closed chapel within Hindley cemetery. Their goal was to re-open the chapel and create a small café in the annex. In the long-term they wanted to open the main chapel for funeral services, functions, and meetings, etc.
Our Pledge
We initially pledged to help and support them with £10,000 worth of labour and materials to help them on their way.
When Scott went to meet Kerry at the chapel to inspect the site, he realised there was a lot more involved than just donating labour and materials.
So, he got involved and became a director of the Friends of Hindley Cemetery along with the others. He then assisted with the planning application, building lease with Wigan Council, building surveys and the business plan.
When we were successful, we signed the lease for the Chapel :). Since then we have supported with the internal rip out and replaced the annex roof. We also supplied and fitted a new door and windows to the chapel.
At the back end of 2022, Charlotte was also invited to be a director and has since accepted. We are delighted to be part of Friends of Hindley Cemetery. We can’t wait for it to be an integral part of the Hindley Community once it is open. This will be a lasting commitment from DASCO as it’s close to our heart as our Mum was laid to rest in Hindley Cemetery.
You can read the press article in the Wigan Observer about the project HERE.
