A THEATRE company has been using lockdown to fundraise for the huge renovation programme at Yeadon Town Hall.

BrassNeck Theatre members have joined forces throughout lockdown - in a socially distanced way - to do their bit to help the town hall, which celebrated its 140th anniversary milestone last year.

The town hall, which was taken over by a community interest company in 2019, has had strong community support for its renovation programme - and BrassNeck Theatre decided to use "140" as the theme for its fundraising campaign.

Chairman, Tom Kyle, said:“BrassNeck have continued to meet, at a distance, throughout this trickiest of years. We’ve managed to keep in touch with each other on Zoom or through our social media, to socialise and help each other and our supporters over the last few months.

"This continues, but with this third Lockdown we wanted a new challenge for the New Year and support our friends at Yeadon Town Hall and acknowledge their fantastic 140th anniversary.”

He added:“Our friends, family and supporters have really got behind our 140 for 140" fundraising campaign with many of BrassNeck taking on fantastic 140 challenges.

"There are lots of 140km runs or walking challenges over the months of January and February but there’s also been a Family Kitchen Disco, 140 ‘Keepy Uppys’ and more. Our target has now doubled to an ambitious £3000 and we are very nearly there. It’s been incredibly uplifting for the team to have this support and connect with our supporters and we have much to thank them for.”

This was echoed by the CEO at Yeadon Town Hall, Jamie Hudson, who added:"We're so grateful to the BrassNeck team for all their support over the years, and particularly during these tough times when we need the community's help more than ever. It's been incredible to see everyone taking on such creative, and, in some cases, gruelling, challenges all to raise money for Yeadon Town Hall.

"We know our audiences are missing BrassNeck's fantastic shows and we can't wait to welcome everyone back on to our stage as soon as we're able."

Visit the Just Giving fundraising page:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/brassneck-theatre to donate to BrassNeck Theatre’s ‘140 for 140’ fundraising campaign supporting Yeadon Town Hall.

Follow BrassNeck Theatre on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for regular updates on their fundraising successes and, when they finally return to rehearsals, for their next show. Visit www.brassnecktheatre.com for information about the company.

Yeadon Town Hall has been given a new lease of life since it was taken over in April 2019. The Victorian building has undergone extensive renovations improvements, including a refurbished auditorium and revamped backstage areas.