*Below a translation of the article about the Kantcentrum in Brugge
Agnes Boddington - UK
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*Lace Centre Brugge in administration*
The Lace Centre, which has organized lace making courses for almost 40
years, is in administration. The decision thereto was taken in a special
meeting on Thursday evening. Today the four members of staff were
informed of the decision. Their contracts have been terminated.
Financial problems lie at the heart of the decision. The Lace Centre had
been trying to find alternative financing after the Province of West
Flanders stopped paying subsidies three years ago.
1970 The Lace Centre was founded in 1970 with the purpose of continuing
the schooling in lace craft. This schooling was started in 1717 by the
Apostolic nuns. In those days Bruges went through a period of hardship.
By making lace many families could earn an income.
Recently, the Lace Centre sounded the alarm bell as the buildings they
were using were to be used for a different purpose. The Centre is based
next to the Jerusalem church. The owner of the church and accessory
buildings is looking at using the buildings for something else. Without
a lender the Lace Centre could not find a new location. Neither the
Bruges Town council nor the government offered any financial assistance.
6/11/2009
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