Work started on hut

We're pleased to announce that the first phase in the planned improvements to the hut has started.

The fire door has been moved from the back of the building to the side with the back being sealed up. This has several benefits: the door is wider than before making an emergency exit easier and the exit is onto the grass at the side where there is more room; it also makes it easier and safer to get out onto the grass in the summer; the blocking of the old fire door is better for security and now makes the back corridor redundant resulting in more space for improved toilet facilities in the future.

Also to be done soon (it may even have been done by now) is the sanding and sealing of the floor. This will remove the risk of splinters that we've been living with for several years. Beavers and Cubs will be able to safely play on the floor without harm.

Future plans include improved toilet facilities and a new roof. Watch this space!

UPDATE - apparently the floor and front door are being done this Thursday and Friday

UPDATE 2 - Front door now done. It opens outwards now which is better for security, and is a lot sturdier than before. It's actually a new frame with the existing door. The floor has also been sanded and sealed. We're getting there!

UPDATE 3 - work continues on the hut. Over the summer we, with lots of help from parents, did up the front of the building, we also now have external lights. Work has started on the kitchen and toilets, the door from the toilets to the kitchen has been closed off and preparations made for a new kitchen to be fitted. Thanks to Butcher and Adam for all their hard work here.

UPDATE 4: Kitchen now finished, work started on toilets...

Next major project is replacing the roof which is leaking quite badly. Anyone got a few thousand pounds!!!? Please!

UPDATE 5: Toilets now finished!

17th January 2007