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Mar 2023
Plan approved to convert former Harrogate RAF club into flats
A plan to convert a former Royal Air Force club in Harrogate into flats has been approved.
The club on East Parade occupied the building between 1966 and 2022 and served to support ex-RAF servicemen and servicewomen throughout the Harrogate district.
Its members were part of the RAF Association, a registered charity that provides welfare support to the family of RAF members nationally.
Now, Harrogate Borough Council has approved a proposal by Mr Aaron Dean to convert the club into four flats following its closure last year.
The club closed after over 50 years in June 2022 due to a dwindling membership locally.
A statement from the club chairman last summer said the club was no longer viable and when sold, the proceeds would be given to the RAF Association.
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A closing party was held at the club where people made donations to obtain some of its remaining military memorabilia.
Despite closing the club, the Harrogate district branch of RAFA is continuing with its charitable endeavours and remaining members will still attend annual events such as the Battle of Britain commemorative parade at Stonefall Cemetery and Remembrance Sunday parades.
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