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Theatre in auction ring at Skipton

SKIPTON auction market is making dramatic changes thanks to funding from a variety of sources.

The auction mart will retain its traditional role, but the addition of new facilities will make it a support hub for the rural community as well. The new facilities will include:

* A refurbished meat-processing plant selling branded and added-value products;

* The Craven Rural Business and Skills Centre, enabling the rural community to obtain one-to-one advice on available grants, opportunities to diversify, alongside dedicated training facilities;

* A new home for Craven College's agricultural courses;

* Alterations to the auction ring, enabling greater flexibility of use, from sales of four-wheel drive vehicles to theatre performances;

* An electronic portal for agricultural land sales in addition to its existing animal sales website;

* Meeting and training facilities.

Funds have come from DEFRA, regional development agency Yorkshire Forward, Craven College and North Yorkshire County Council.

Updated: 09:28 Wednesday, July 24, 2002