Eamonn O’Neal
A LITTLE mystery has unravelled for me within the last few days. I have driven past a particular building in Partington a hundred times but never really known what it was.
However, last week I had an excuse to visit so rather than drive by, I pulled in and parked up.
It’s called The Fuse and it’s an amazing place. It’s run by Debra and Frank Green, who are committed to providing all sorts of opportunities for the local communities. When I arrived it was set up ready for the young people to come and enjoy games consoles, computers, table tennis, table football and a pool table.
It is a place where the local youth can mix and develop skills in a safe environment almost always at no cost to them.
But The Fuse is much more than that. It has an impressive, professionalstandard theatre which is versatile enough for productions, live music, award dinners and conferences.
It can even be used for wedding receptions. There’s a fully equipped recording studio, a dance studio, sports hall and cafe.
Debra Green OBE is the founder and national director of a charity called ROC which makes sure that The Fuse is embedded within the community.
It’s funded largely by hiring out the stunning facilities and clients are coming from all over Greater Manchester and beyond. If you’re planning an event, it’s definitely worth checking out – www.usethefuse.co.uk.