A COMMUNITY is being asked to come together to support a fundraiser aiming to restore a local asset.

Back in 2018, Vicki Roskams launched a campaign in a bid to reopen the landmark site of John Summers Clock Tower, to benefit the whole community and beyond.

Vicki, of Enbarr Foundation CIC launched plans that would see the building completely transformed into a community hub, offering support.

Since then, despite the challenges brought on with the coronavirus pandemic, volunteers have been working hard to restore the 'beacon of hope'.

A fundraiser has been launched to help buy new equipment, trees and flowers to the volunteers who 'tirelessly give up their time' to renovate the gardens for the community.

Aiming to raise £500, Vicki said she is 'overwhelmed' at the support so far.

Funds raised will also help to supplement the manual equipment for some of the older volunteers.

Anyone wishing to donate can do so online at https://www.facebook.com/donate/172093188120233/10158351083714624/

Vicki previously told the Leader that the building needed to be restored to bring hope to the community as it was ‘not just a building, it is a story’.

She added: “No matter what you throw at it, it is still standing. It is what created Deeside. John Summers and his family came here with a dream and a vision and built the steam industry, many industries and organisations have followed and established in Deeside because of its skilled workforce and supply chain compatibility, but most of all for its people.

“This building has survived two wars as have most people of the area, and everyone you speak to knows someone who worked at the ‘works’ or moved to the area to work and live here. This building is a synonymous to Deeside as the Liver Building is to Liverpool.”

Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, volunteers have continued to do all they can, whilst adhering to the regulations, to ensure the project continues.