KATE Green, MP for Stretford & Urmston, officially opened the new activity hall at Cornerstone Methodist Church.

At the opening attendees enjoyed games, refreshments and excellent music from a Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade band.

Sincere thanks and gratitude was expressed by Rev Stuart Smith at the event for all those who have helped the church overcome several challenges before opening – including their main contractor going into liquidation last year.

The Activity Hall is now open and available for all to hire. The Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade will also be using the Hall as a base and to expand their work with young people in the community aged between five and 18 years old.

Ms Green said, “I was delighted to open the new activity hall. I know the church have had to overcome many challenges over the past few years to get the hall open and it’s great to see it up and running."

She also praised the 8th Trafford Boys’ Brigade for their 'excellent' community work.

* Anyone interested in hiring the hall should contact Dave Carter on 0161 747 4715. For more details about the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade locally call Michael Guy on 07729 882201.