A GROUP is being formed to support the future development and management of Clitheroe Castle.
The Norman castle is currently the subject of a bid for National Lottery cash by Ribble Valley Borough Council but it wants to form a 'friends' group to give the project a further boost.
The proposed £2million scheme will see the 12th Century castle's museum and greenhouse areas refurbished.
A physical link between the museum and North West Sound Archive, which is based in the castle grounds, will also be created.
Ribble Valley Council leisure and tourism manager, Chris Hughes, said: "As part of our objective for greater community consultation, we are looking to form a friends group to support the future development and management of Clitheroe Castle and its grounds.
"Although the group will have no specific powers, we feel its advice will be invaluable in managing the future direction of the castle.
"We envisage it will be made up of representatives of local organisations and interested individuals."
Clitheroe Castle was built around 1186 by Robert de Lacy to protect the administrative centre of his vast estates. It is said to be the smallest keep in England, with rooms as small as 20 ft sq.
Anyone interested in joining the Friends of Clitheroe Castle should write to Chris Hughes at Ribble Valley Borough Council, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2RA, or alternatively e-mail chris.Hughes@ribblevalley.gov.uk
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