A new community project was launched on Saturday 2nd October 2010 at 25 Clagh Vane, Ballasalla, Castletown, Isle of Man by the Ballasalla Community Partnership. This consists of members of the Department of Social Care, Department of Health, Department of Education, Malew Parish Commisioners, the Isle of Man Children’s Centre, British Red Cross, Ballasalla Primary School and the Isle of Man Constabulary. The intergenerational community house for all ages at Clagh Vane will support and encourage social inclusion and give members of the community a place to meet up and pass on their skills and knowledge. It will also offer facilities to other organisations in the area wishing to use it during the day as well as providing youth services on Wednesday evenings. The building has been provided by the Department of Social Care. Financial assistance for the project has come from local companies and private individuals. The Minister for Social Care, Hon Martyn Quayle said: “This is a further good example of my Department and Government engaging with communities and the private and third sectors to deliver services locally.” - ENDS -