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Thread: I went to Stoke Mandeville today..

  1. #151
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    Waiting on tenderhooks for the result of the recce party.

    I have been trying to post it about to raise funds but a lot are asking if it is a registered charity with a number. Some sites I post on might get shirty and start deleting me for asking for money to be sent so it would help if it is a pukka registered charity fund appeal.
    “If a cricketer, for instance, suddenly decided to go into a school and batter a lot of people to death with a cricket bat, which he could do very easily, I mean, are you going to ban cricket bats?” :- Prince Philip said after Dunblane

  2. #152
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    I've got to go out for a while but I'll be back with all the required info, Smokeless.

    Stay tuned!

  3. #153
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    DTSGB is, indeed, a registered charity, number 1050338.

    Our preliminary inspection, yesterday, revealed much of what we already knew, in that getting the roof sorted is the priority fix. More leaks had caused pools of water in the range and until we get this problem resolved there's little point in doing anything else. Once the roof's done, though, we can really crack on.

    We now have internal and external drawings, a list of projects/improvements, and we're calculating required materials. Estimates for the roof-sealing job are also under way, plus various explorations of funding options. In short, we're rolling, but there's plenty to get organised.

    Thanks to the lads who came to the inspection party on Saturday, and I know you were as affected by what you saw as I was. When Rosie introduced us to her people, she said "These are our angels." Call me a bit of a softy, but I think I had something in my eye at that moment.

    This is a big project, but a do-able one. We'll need to do at least two week-end work sessions, possibly more, but what we could do achieve will make a priceless difference to the disabled shooters. The airgun trade is already pledging funds and the momentum is gathering.

    More news as we get it.

  4. #154
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    Great effort, Andy, Brian and all who contributed to this very worthy cause.

    You are top chaps - even the girlies!

  5. #155
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    It's nice to be able to share my good fortune today and I can't think of a more deserving cause than this one.

    Keep up the good work lads.

  6. #156
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    If anyone needs a lift from North Kent or Central London let me know.

  7. #157
    kieran turner is offline I GOT SHOT......IN THE BUTTOCKS
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    Electrically the building looks ok! All New Dist. boards etc but will probably need new containment etc. But looks promising!

  8. #158
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    Guys,

    Can someone host or post the pics and drawings on here, we have an offer to get
    them put onto AutoCAD which will enable us to reproduce copies and get ebough workign copies for everyone.

    Nealsey
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  9. #159
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    Drawings and photos will be eagerly awaited. Any ideas on the security requirements yet Terry/Nealsey?

    Bob
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    PaulH is offline A hunky chunk ball of baldy luuuuurve.
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    I have some rough sketches and dimensions on the building unfortunately my main pc is down at the moment so I cannot skan them in and send them round yet...

    I am currently working on a priority of work listing, the main issue that needs to be addressed is getting the building wind and weathertight, the walls to the building are un insulated, the rear elevation will need to be renewed completely, my thoughts are to build over the asbestos that is on the wall insulate this and then clad with exterior grade ply, I have an initial idea of the costs for this but I am sure we can blag some of the materials, I also have enquiries in with specialist contractors that encapsulate the existing asbestos roof sheets with polyurethane foam, therefore rendering the roof watertight and thermally insulated (I have calculated the square meterage of the roof aand have asked for a square meter costing so we can get a rough idea)

    I will update as soon as I can

    Paul
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  11. #161
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    Good stuff Paul

    It would be a nice idea if someone with the expertise could build a website so the progress of the work could be followed by those unable to offer practical help, with a week bt week update in pictures. It might also encourage more support all round.

    Bob
    All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.

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    Basingstoke Air Rifle & Pistol Club. Founded 1975

  12. #162
    PaulH is offline A hunky chunk ball of baldy luuuuurve.
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    Bob

    That sounds like a fine idea and it could have an area where people could register what skills or assistance they could give, that way we would get a good idea of who or what we needed to get involved.

    I am going back to work tomorrow and will be straight on the blag for bits and pieces that will be useful

    I have to say the toilets are the oldest ones I have ever seen and are genuine museum pieces especially the cisterns!

    Paul
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  13. #163
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    Paul,

    How easy/difficult will the removal/encasing of the asbestos be?
    The roof looked to be quite an expanse from the photo I saw earlier
    in the thread?

    Neal
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    PaulH is offline A hunky chunk ball of baldy luuuuurve.
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    Neal

    The roof is over 700sm in size I am currently repairing my main pc so should hopefully put some pics / scans up soon


    Paul
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    PaulH is offline A hunky chunk ball of baldy luuuuurve.
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    Pictures and sketches on their way chaps
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