Since I'm the building manager, I stopped by to see how work on the Station Road hut is progessing today and was very pleased with progress, though it's going to take a week longer than expected. We're currently under budget, so that won't be a problem financially, but Squirrals Pre-school won't be happy about the delay--they're desperate to get back in. Still, we're undertaking the work, consisting of putting in insulation and large built-in cupboards, for them, (and Ofsted) so hopefully they will be patient.
Since I became President of Cove St John Ambulance, I've had occasion to spend evenings in the hut during the heat of summer and the ice and snow of winter, so I can personally attest to the fact that it can be brutal in extreme temperatures. I take my hat off to everyone who has kept classes going over the years in such trying circumstances. I'm sure things will be very much more comfortable from now on.
We're going to have a painting weekend on the 4th and 5th February to finish off this phase, and hope to have an Open Day afterwards. With luck that will attract some new members.
The next phase will be the installation of new windows and doors, which will make a terrific difference because the windows have to be kept boarded up at the moment, so users must use artificial light all the time. Once the windows and doors are done, we'll set to and landscape the front of the building to make it look more welcoming. I think people will be very pleasantly surprised to discover how nice the hut is now. It's deceptively large, and conveniently located close to Farnborough town centre. I'm really excited by what we're doing and hope to be involved with SJA in Cove for many years to come.
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