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Just the ticket
16th October 2018

VEKA GROUP has transformed a double-decker bus into an ‘inspirational reading space’ for a local primary school, after it won thousands of online votes in a radio community challenge.

The Burnley-based company worked with regional radio station 2BR to promote the ‘Veka Community Challenge’, where local projects could be nominated for a ‘big fix’ and Whittlefield Primary School was overwhelmingly voted the winner.

Headteacher Helen Kershaw said: “We had the bus donated and had begun to do the basic groundwork, but turning it into a usable and beautiful library became an overwhelming challenge we simply couldn’t complete without help.

“Before this, we didn’t have the space for a dedicated library within the school, so it really will make an enormous difference for generations of pupils. Thousands of children will enjoy the benefit of this inspirational reading space over the coming years.”

Veka marketing director Dawn Stockell added: “We were thrilled to work on what became the ‘Whittlefield Woodland Library Bus’. Veka is well known for getting stuck in to charity work, community causes and local projects. It’s a significant part of the company’s ethos and one that we are very proud of.

“With 45 volunteers (both from Veka and keen local helpers) we were able to complete the project in just five weeks. It has been quite an undertaking, racking up more than 750 volunteer hours. Along with Veka’s time, suppliers across Lancashire have also been incredibly generous and donated products and services worth over £25,000 to create a welcoming and inspiring space. We hope the children enjoy it for many years to come.”

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