Friends save 100-year-old Walmer garages from demolition to open new community hub
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Friends save 100-year-old Walmer garages from demolition to open new community hub

18 Aug 2026 · Originally published 18 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: ‘It was a eureka moment’: Pals rescue 100-year-old site from demolition
David McHugh and Ian Burgess have purchased a century-old garage site in Walmer, preventing it from being replaced by new flats. The pair have repurposed the historic space into a service station that includes a coffee shop, car wash, and barbershop, preserving the character of the original building for the local community.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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