Alex Beaton who helped to build Resolis Memorial Hall on the Black Isle was guest of honour as he officially reopens the village hub after a 14-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic
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A Black Isle community celebrated a major milestone at the weekend with the reopening of a valued local hub.
Resolis Memorial Hall had been closed for 14 months because of the coronavirus crisis.
Guest of honour on Saturday was Alex Beaton (92), who helped build the hall in the 1950s and has been a stalwart volunteer ever since.
He was invited to cut the ribbon in a poignant ceremony, which also included a fascinating exhibition showing the history of the hall through photographs and newspaper cuttings.
There were also poster designs produced by Resolis schoolchildren and one-way system in place in the hall with sanitisers and masks used to help keep everybody safe.
The community orchard has been cleared of weeds and regularly mown and the woodland paths have been maintained.
Many local people have taken advantage of the outdoor spaces and are using the woodland paths, the field, hard court and children’s playground to exercise and breathe in some fresh air.
Susie Cooper, of the hall committee, said the day had gone well with sales tables outside and people catching up.
She said: “Lots of folks walked through the exhibition and recognised faces of old or their children’s art work.”
Funds raised will go towards the Resolis Memorial Hall maintenance fund.
She added: “Certainly the event should boost use of the hall and grounds as we relax Covid-19 restrictions, we hope.”
