A steering group has been formed to take the idea forward and they have commissioned a feasibility study.

The club is capable of housing a second floor, but thorough investigation is needed to identify the cost of the renovation and subsequent running costs.

There is also a need to ascertain the level of disruption to the club and its members during any renovation. A local company has offered its services with the feasibility study at no cost.

Lisa Stone, club secretary and steering group member, says the club has a thriving junior section, currently with 54 members, but the new facility would be open to all young people.

The Caley junior section has been operating for the last 31 years and there is now a need to introduce improved training facilities and more advanced equipment.

Organisers Alan Brown and Colin Falconer do a wonderful job coaching every Friday, but they are finding the space within the existing hall inadequate. They feel the renovation would allow them to expand on what they are currently doing with the youngsters.

The junior section is growing rapidly and the club now has a great number of juniors with handicaps.

Alan and Colin have developed a formatted programme which will enable the juniors to move forward and improve their knowledge of the game.

With the club committee having given permission to carry out initial investigation, the steering group is about to apply for charitable status, which will enable them to apply for funding for the project.

The plan has the backing of Jason Boyd the club professional and of Angus Council and they are assisting with the feasibility study.

Before any funding can be obtained, evidence of need has to be proved, including details of how often the facility would be used and by whom.

A catalogue of evidence, both written and photographic will be required.

The group hope to apply for lottery funding and also plan to approach local companies and seek their assistance.

It is hoped that the feasibility study will be ready by the end of the year and will be presented to the club AGM in February.

It is hoped to expand the current steering group into a committee made up of organisers, parents and juniors and any offers of support would be appreciated.