IPPLEPEN Community Hub was packed to capacity to celebrate its re-opening after more than two years of extensive renovations.

The Rev Kevin Hooke welcomed parish councillors, donors, fund-raisers, volunteers, and villagers.

They were entertained by the popular Newton Abbot Ukulele Band, before watching a slideshow of the building works, and admiring the new cafe area and library shelving.

Lifelong-resident Mary Quick cut the red ribbon.

Hub-volunteer Joyce Sharpe cut the celebration cake.

Guests were invited to put forward suggestions for further uses of the new community space.

It is currently open three days a week and hosts Devon’s largest community library, a popular cafe, and various craft clubs.

The Hub is offering a board-games afternoon on October 19 at 2pm, and tapestry lessons for local children.

l If you have any further suggestions, please contact the Hub at [email protected].