Next Phase of the Re-Source Project launches with the Opening of new Digital Community Hub at Kimberley Park Lodge.
Falmouth Town Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the newly renovated Kimberley Park Lodge.
Falmouth Town Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the newly renovated Kimberley Park Lodge, now home to a vibrant digital community hub, a community cafe and a permanent base for local radio station Source FM.
Vacant for over a decade, the Lodge has been thoughtfully restored – designed by M Hormann Architects and delivered by local contractors Richards Design and Build – into an inclusive, creative space. Its transformation marks a key milestone in Falmouth Town Council’s ongoing commitment to investing in accessible cultural services that benefit residents of all ages.
The renovated building was officially opened by Jayne Kirkham MP, Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth, and Cllr Alan Jewell, Town Mayor of Falmouth on Saturday 26 July and the renovation was made possible through joint funding from Falmouth Town Council and the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), delivered via Cornwall Council and The Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.
The refurbished Lodge now features:
- Two studios currently being prepared for radio production and podcasting as well as a separate podcast booth
- A flexible rehearsal and recording space for workshops and community activity
- A long-term home for Source FM
- A welcoming new community café – The Lodge – opening on Sunday 27 July
The event also marks the launch of the next phase of the Re-Source Project – a programme of outreach, training, and digital opportunity which will be based at the site. With a dedicated outreach officer already in post, the project is working with local schools, community groups, and organisations to ensure the space remains inclusive, accessible, and filled with opportunity for people of all ages.
The Re-Source Project offers hands-on training in areas such as music production, radio broadcasting, podcasting, music creation, and digital content development – helping to equip participants with valuable, digital skills.
In addition to being the home of the Re-Source Project and Source FM, the building is also now home to a new community cafe. Falmouth Town Council invited tenders for the operation of the community coffee bar, and Alex Bradshaw was selected to run the café which will be known as The Lodge. The Lodge café will be opening its doors for trading on Sunday 27 July.
For any residents who might be interested, Source FM will be opening the doors to The Lodge Studios on Sunday 27 July from midday until 4pm at Park Live (weather permitting). Please check Source FM’s Facebook page for updates in case of bad weather.
Jayne Kirkham MP , Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth:
“This is what active local councils should be doing for our communities – turning a long-closed building into a creative welcoming place that supports learning and community. I’m delighted to see Source FM gaining a home of its own and to see the Re-Source project enter its next phase.”
Cllr Alan Jewell, Town Mayor of Falmouth:
“Falmouth Town Council is proud to have delivered this project on time and to budget. Transforming a once disused building into a community media hub in such a short timeframe has been a remarkable achievement. The Re-Source Project, along with Source FM’s new home, will have a lasting, positive impact on the local community—offering opportunities for creativity, training, and social connection for everyone.”
Simon Neild, Source FM:
“With this new home, we’ll be able to welcome more people into radio. music and media and offer real training and hands-on experiences to those who may not have had access before. We’re building not just a space, but a culture of inclusion, creativity, and opportunity.”
Local stakeholders – including schools, organisations, and community groups – or anyone interested in getting involved in the Re-Source Project are invited to get in touch directly with Community Outreach Officer Nicola Burgess at nicolaburgess@falmouthtowncouncil.com
For more information, please visit our Re-Source Project page.