University of the Third Age - Matlock Talk

I gave a speech to the Matlock Branch of the University of the Third Age. It was more of an update from the speech I gave three years ago. There really was a lot to say and it was appreciated by the audience.
I included photos from the first visit we did to the Pavilion and compared them to what you can see now! This proved very interesting to the audience, which included a couple, who had helped to achieve our success.
In the end I signed up no less than 10 new members! There was also one who renewed on the night.
Since then we have had a further 3 new members in the post!
Gregor

Pavilion Tidy-up Carries On!

The work in the Pavilion carries on apace! We are currently working in the Grey Room and here you can see the ceiling being got ready for painting. We did one magnolia coat two years ago to make the room a bit lighter (it was black!)
Now we are doing a proper job of repairing the ceiling and painting it white. The paint pot is there to assist with a larger repair of a hole in the ceiling. We put a piece of wood above the hole, attach it to the paint pot to hold it in place and then fill where the plaster is missing. In the end we will cut the string and make good before painting.
We have seven weeks left to get the work completed; if you can help phone Les on 01629 760599.
Gregor

Pavilion Plans Rethink

The Operations Group have just had an away-day to review our plans, after the rejection of our Heritage Lottery Fund bid. 

It was made clear that we would not be able to bid successfully for the larger National fund and will be limited to an application of no more than £2m.

We have decided to divide the project into a number of phases and apply for each individually, rather than doing it all in one big application. 

We have also made an alteration to the plans that will mean not making such a big change to the 2nd floor. 

Gregor 

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