Primary building up for grabs

COMMUNITY groups are likely to be offered the chance to take over a primary school that was closed earlier this year. Carsphairn Primary, which had been mothballed since 2019, was shut for good in February. Education chiefs have now declared it “surplus to requirements”, so the next steps in disposal would be inviting community groups forward who may be interested in acquiring the asset. It is understood that a community group called Carsphairn Learning and Development Committee are interested in acquiring the building through a community asset transfer deal. The group, which has applied for charitable status, has expressed ambitions of fully renovating the building inside and the playground outside, and would like to offer holiday clubs to allow children to access different sports and activities, along with weekend and evening youth groups with fun activities.