The third loo has been fitted to the ladies. Just two tanks, three overflows and three seats and we have a 'facility'!
Thanks to Rob Hall Heating and Plumbing for helping us with this job.
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Friday, 10 July 2009
Another loo arrives, plus coats can be hung
The third loo has arrived for the ladies toilets. Skip has been busy and we now have lots of coat hooks in the front porch. These are now at a height that makes them reachable by all of our your people.
Thursday saw another (final) visit by the electrical people to tidy and seal the trench tarmac. It stands out like a sore thumb (black and new) but looks fantastic. They appear to have had a little tarmac left over, - because they filled in a rough area at the front of the car park. - Many thanks to electric people!
Thursday saw another (final) visit by the electrical people to tidy and seal the trench tarmac. It stands out like a sore thumb (black and new) but looks fantastic. They appear to have had a little tarmac left over, - because they filled in a rough area at the front of the car park. - Many thanks to electric people!
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Moving on the project - 'O day'
The barriers have been removed from the hall car park and the trench has been filled in. Earlier today, five gentlemen used a heck of a lot of tarmac and filled in the hole and trench that houses the electric cable.
Last night, the Scout Executive met and resolved to work towards a 1st September 09 occupation of the hall. This is ambitious and demanding given we don't have access to all the funds we need. The Scout Group believes in this project so strongly that we agreed to start work and use our own reserves to carry out critical path works.
This does mean we will open with only part of the hall in play, but this should be OK...
We also agreed to hold 'open afternoons' in August, to give members of the village an opportunity to see the insides of the hall, ask questions and generally nullify resistance (if there is any - I have seen none) to the project. We will snailmail mailshot the whole village in the next week, with the invite.
The count down to 'O' day (open day) begins.
Last night, the Scout Executive met and resolved to work towards a 1st September 09 occupation of the hall. This is ambitious and demanding given we don't have access to all the funds we need. The Scout Group believes in this project so strongly that we agreed to start work and use our own reserves to carry out critical path works.
This does mean we will open with only part of the hall in play, but this should be OK...
We also agreed to hold 'open afternoons' in August, to give members of the village an opportunity to see the insides of the hall, ask questions and generally nullify resistance (if there is any - I have seen none) to the project. We will snailmail mailshot the whole village in the next week, with the invite.
The count down to 'O' day (open day) begins.
Friday, 3 July 2009
Fire signs and exts hung
The water, foam, Co2, dry powder extinguishers and the fire blanket have all been hung. Signs have been affixed to the wall above each fire extinguisher station using 'no nails'. I realise we are short by three 'fire exit' signs. I didn't order them and can't think what I was thinking of. As a penance, I will take a trip to a local sign shop and buy 'em my self on Monday.
I need to hoover the dust up from drilling, but the fire extinguishers being hung, add to the professional way the hall looks.
Ivor delivered the wood he will use to create racks in the boiler room and this is currently sitting in the hall - along with far more camping kit than I thought we had... Could be a challenge stowing it - but I expect we will resolve this in the next week.
That little red light on the power board isnt half good! It really makes me feel like we are doing this and that we will overcome financial challenges brought about by lacklustre (read potentially no) support from local fund holders.
I need to hoover the dust up from drilling, but the fire extinguishers being hung, add to the professional way the hall looks.
Ivor delivered the wood he will use to create racks in the boiler room and this is currently sitting in the hall - along with far more camping kit than I thought we had... Could be a challenge stowing it - but I expect we will resolve this in the next week.
That little red light on the power board isnt half good! It really makes me feel like we are doing this and that we will overcome financial challenges brought about by lacklustre (read potentially no) support from local fund holders.
It's Alive! Day 3 of the elect supply work
Here are pictures from the installation, including the red 'live' light - showing power is 'on' and all the zeros on the new style meter (I expected an old fashioned monster of a meter). In any case a significant mile stone has been attained as we work to bring the hall back into use.
Here we have a very wet Akela proudly posturing over the trench, post a wet play session with Cubs...
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Day two of the digging
Work restarted this morning, with the electricity supply trench being extended across Draycott Road. We are clearly getting a lot of value from our £230, as we have a mini digger, pneumatic drill and two men on site... I will try and post some pictures later today.
It's great to see the project moving on - in such a visible manner.
Pictures from the past show a grass area at the front of the hall and a white fence. What surprises me is the fact that the trench is very much digging into solid clay, rather than ground that might have previously been cultivated.
What ever my personal thoughts about local fund holders perceptions of our project, this work is a very visible sign that we mean business and will open the hall as we said we will. We really do need everyone to attend the next Parish Council meeting and convey support for this project.
It's great to see the project moving on - in such a visible manner.
Pictures from the past show a grass area at the front of the hall and a white fence. What surprises me is the fact that the trench is very much digging into solid clay, rather than ground that might have previously been cultivated.
What ever my personal thoughts about local fund holders perceptions of our project, this work is a very visible sign that we mean business and will open the hall as we said we will. We really do need everyone to attend the next Parish Council meeting and convey support for this project.
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Electric Supply inbound
Update: 13:50 the trench digging begins!
A (second) 25mm hole has been drilled in the hall, this time in the wall of the porch (the electric board changes their mind where they would enter the building), in preparation for the electrical cable being installed over the next three days.
The Veveri and I moved scaffolding and other 'stuff' from the boiler room as the Rabbit has bought wood to build shelves in the boiler room. I am a bit worried about the lack of storage space available to us... (this is underlined to me as we now have all of our camping kit in the hall).
Negative waves from local funding sources about their willingness to support us financially. This is just another challenge and does not mean the project is on hold, on the contrary, this means we MUST make sure the hall is brought back into use for the community. This will come to head in July when the Parish Council meets. For me, I am already reconciled to the fact we will have to beg, borrow and fund raise. Its a fact that the same people who are blocking our access to funds are the same people who failed to progress the hall for circa 13 years - go figure.
Finally, my ears will be on alert today, as I listen for the arrival of the electric board and works starting to dig across Draycott Road and introduce an electric supply into the hall. This is a three day job and excellent value at £232!
A (second) 25mm hole has been drilled in the hall, this time in the wall of the porch (the electric board changes their mind where they would enter the building), in preparation for the electrical cable being installed over the next three days.
The Veveri and I moved scaffolding and other 'stuff' from the boiler room as the Rabbit has bought wood to build shelves in the boiler room. I am a bit worried about the lack of storage space available to us... (this is underlined to me as we now have all of our camping kit in the hall).
Negative waves from local funding sources about their willingness to support us financially. This is just another challenge and does not mean the project is on hold, on the contrary, this means we MUST make sure the hall is brought back into use for the community. This will come to head in July when the Parish Council meets. For me, I am already reconciled to the fact we will have to beg, borrow and fund raise. Its a fact that the same people who are blocking our access to funds are the same people who failed to progress the hall for circa 13 years - go figure.
Finally, my ears will be on alert today, as I listen for the arrival of the electric board and works starting to dig across Draycott Road and introduce an electric supply into the hall. This is a three day job and excellent value at £232!
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