Theatre and art groups awarded free project space

The groups will have the space for six months

A theatre group and an art group in Kent have been awarded a free project space.

Ashford Theatre Society and Form and Thought, which is a collective of artists, have been given the space at Eureka Park in Ashford.

Both organisations have moved into the new space and for at least six months it will be their base.

As part of their agreement with Hypha Studios, which awarded the groups the space, they will both be developing a public programme of events.

Hypha Studios matches properties and artists to provide free spaces for creative projects.

Ashford Borough Council said many local groups applied for the free space.