AN ambitious project to transform a disused water lodge into a community space for the young and old is £300 better off.

The Lodgeside Trust, made up of residents from the Whitehall area of Darwen, held a fund-raising night at the Top Con Club in Darwen.

The group hopes to create a seating area and somewhere safe to meet and play.

Two Darwen bands Horizon and Strapt For Cash performed for free during the event which also featured a raffle.

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