Rewire beckons

The electrician has been instructed. Work starts on the rewire next week and will be completed by 31st July 09. A site meeting on 20/07 will agree final details and make minor adjustments to the installation plan.

Next focus is to speak to the water board (via our tame plumber) and get a water meter fitted. In the mean time, written risk assessments on Scout use of the hall, a fire risk assessment by a 'responsible person' (is Akela truly responsible?) and move Scout indoor kit from the community building to the Calley Memorial Hall...

These sure are busy times.

Announcement was created and emailed to the Ridgeway Bell magazine. Text is below:

1st Chiseldon Air Scout Group is pleased to extend an open invitation to all, to an open afternoon in the Calley Memorial Hall in Draycott Road. These will take place on Sunday 9th August and Sunday 6th September 2009, between 2pm and 5pm. Refreshments will be available during these afternoons. The objective of the events is to allow villagers to view the recent and ongoing renovations undertaken by the Scout Group, to bring the hall back into use for the village.

The Scout Group is still seeking financial support from the Parish Council and the Memorial Hall Trust fund. At time of writing, no funds have been provided by these bodies, despite formal requests being lodged. Since our actions speak much louder than words, please come along and see what we have done to the hall to date and make your own mind up.

In late July, the Scout Group will be dropping postcard invites through all Chiseldon letterboxes. Please come along, check out progress and enjoy a cream tea.

Scouts, Cubs and Beavers will start to operate from the Memorial Hall from September 09. We look forward to seeing you and we thank you all for your continued support.