A very wet letter arrived in the post this morning. Despite verbal agreement from a Borough Councilor to support our Swindon Borough Council 'Grassroots' grant application, written support didn't reach SBC in time and we didn't secure the grant. We have been invited to apply again in September 09.
The stage curtains have been ordered and paid for. They are unlined, will be fire retardent to BS standards and have gavanised chain installed inside the bottom. They will be 3 metres wide and will be 50% 'fullness'.
Friday, 17 July 2009
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Kitchen units now have tops... Another hour applied.
Sorry if this is more like 'twitter', but Leo and Akela have just cut and positioned the new kitchen unit tops. Thanks to Steve B for the loan of his circular saw etc. They need screwing in place, - screws and brackets are already in place. A nibble needs to be removed from the back of the bigger surface (near the pipe).
This gets the wood out of the kitchen and really lifts the kitchen.
Still no sign of cheap / free floor covering, so the search continues...
This gets the wood out of the kitchen and really lifts the kitchen.
Still no sign of cheap / free floor covering, so the search continues...
More storage
Some extra bread baskets for kit storage have been placed in the hall. Thanks to Mr Sunblest for his help.
With kit starting to go out of the hall for camp, this is a good time to prepare storage options. If you have large plastic containers, we would would appreciate them. With this in mind, Tesco food delivery baskets are very attractive...
The floor has been measured and Akela and Mrs Akela are on the scrounge for some nice new kitchen floor covering...
With kit starting to go out of the hall for camp, this is a good time to prepare storage options. If you have large plastic containers, we would would appreciate them. With this in mind, Tesco food delivery baskets are very attractive...
The floor has been measured and Akela and Mrs Akela are on the scrounge for some nice new kitchen floor covering...
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
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.
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.
Update
A picture of General Calley now hangs in the memorial hall. The picture used to be in the hall and was removed for save keeping some years ago. Its great to see him in pride of place.
The war memorial plaque, a British Legion logo and a 'lest we forget' frame have been affixed above the main entrance porch doors.
We now have tents stowed in the boiler room and the pile of camping kit in the centre of the hall gets smaller with each day. The 'portable' (gosh its really heavy) cooker and troop cooking boxes are now in the boiler room.
The stage front has been recovered with new carpet and the area under the stage has been cleaned / swept. Thanks must go to Martin Goodwin (is is a professional carpet fitter) for help with this. The same grey carpet was used to carpet the Scout 'office' and to make two large mats at the entrance to the hall (stops those pesky wet feet leaving tracks into the hall).
A white board is on the wall in the office and the cupboard contents have been rationalised in prep for moving our kit in.
Akela has spoken to the Council and will get 80% off the business rates and can expect up to another 20% off (councils discretion). In any case, we will be visited by a valuer and the process will get under way.
After submitting an expression of interest to North Wessex Downs, Akela phoned NWD and discussed a grant for sustainable elements of the project. They have agreed to send a application form and lead time to access cash is circa 10 weeks from submitting an application!
Last night, parents and leaders sorted out cookware and we actually threw a few small items out! We cant put things in the loft yet as it would get in the way the electrical rewire work that should take place very soon. So the remainder of this kit is on the stage.
Stage curtains are being requoted, but should actually be ordered by the end of today. We are going with Blue stage curtains. Our Chairman has agreed to pay for these himself.
The big news is that we are having open afternoons on 9th Aug and 6th Sept from2pm to 5pm. All of the village will get an invite. I have mentioned our move date to Ridgeway District secretary - so the pressue is really on!
It is the last Cubs in the Community building tonight (school hols beckon) so we have a bit of time to pull this together.
The war memorial plaque, a British Legion logo and a 'lest we forget' frame have been affixed above the main entrance porch doors.
We now have tents stowed in the boiler room and the pile of camping kit in the centre of the hall gets smaller with each day. The 'portable' (gosh its really heavy) cooker and troop cooking boxes are now in the boiler room.
The stage front has been recovered with new carpet and the area under the stage has been cleaned / swept. Thanks must go to Martin Goodwin (is is a professional carpet fitter) for help with this. The same grey carpet was used to carpet the Scout 'office' and to make two large mats at the entrance to the hall (stops those pesky wet feet leaving tracks into the hall).
A white board is on the wall in the office and the cupboard contents have been rationalised in prep for moving our kit in.
Akela has spoken to the Council and will get 80% off the business rates and can expect up to another 20% off (councils discretion). In any case, we will be visited by a valuer and the process will get under way.
After submitting an expression of interest to North Wessex Downs, Akela phoned NWD and discussed a grant for sustainable elements of the project. They have agreed to send a application form and lead time to access cash is circa 10 weeks from submitting an application!
Last night, parents and leaders sorted out cookware and we actually threw a few small items out! We cant put things in the loft yet as it would get in the way the electrical rewire work that should take place very soon. So the remainder of this kit is on the stage.
Stage curtains are being requoted, but should actually be ordered by the end of today. We are going with Blue stage curtains. Our Chairman has agreed to pay for these himself.
The big news is that we are having open afternoons on 9th Aug and 6th Sept from2pm to 5pm. All of the village will get an invite. I have mentioned our move date to Ridgeway District secretary - so the pressue is really on!
It is the last Cubs in the Community building tonight (school hols beckon) so we have a bit of time to pull this together.
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Sunday kitchen frenzy
Two kitchen units fitted by Akela and Leo. Top still to be fitted. We need some screws for the door hinges... need to obtain / buy them.
Oven moved into correct position, same with fridge freezer. This means we need to relocate the fire blanket.
Doors fitted to old kitchen units and wooden tables (not needed) readied to remove from hall.
Next step is to remove trash and fit the unit tops - needs a fine motorised saw, so will do that on Monday.
Oven moved into correct position, same with fridge freezer. This means we need to relocate the fire blanket.
Doors fitted to old kitchen units and wooden tables (not needed) readied to remove from hall.
Next step is to remove trash and fit the unit tops - needs a fine motorised saw, so will do that on Monday.
Sunday kitchen frenzy
Two kitchen units fitted by Akela and Leo. Top still to be fitted. We need some screws for the door hinges... need to obtain / buy them.
Oven moved into correct position, same with fridge freezer. This means we need to relocate the fire blanket.
Doors fitted to old kitchen units and wooden tables (not needed) readied to remove from hall.
Next step is to remove trash and fit the unit tops - needs a fine motorised saw, so will do that on Monday.
Oven moved into correct position, same with fridge freezer. This means we need to relocate the fire blanket.
Doors fitted to old kitchen units and wooden tables (not needed) readied to remove from hall.
Next step is to remove trash and fit the unit tops - needs a fine motorised saw, so will do that on Monday.
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