I went to Stoke Mandeville today..

[PaulH]

Paul,

Do we have anyone who will take up the mantle of chief beggar?
We need someone who is used to dealing with companies and basically
begging or equipment for a charitable cause. Anybody up for it?

Nealsey

There must be someone that could sell sand to the arabs and scrounge like a good-un That can do this for us..

The initial cost of the roof is a lot less than I expected it to be, however once the company have carried out a site visit we will have a much better idea of costs for this, I have a basic list of materials for the works to the end elevation so if people can lay their hands on screws and nails etc. this will help matters along

Paul

[Nealsey]

There must be someone that could sell sand to the arabs and scrounge like a good-un That can do this for us..

The initial cost of the roof is a lot less than I expected it to be, however once the company have carried out a site visit we will have a much better idea of costs for this, I have a basic list of materials for the works to the end elevation so if people can lay their hands on screws and nails etc. this will help matters along

Paul

Screws and nails from Screwfix direct Paul, pennies in comparison to
other retailers.

Once we have enough cash for the roof we can sort out the other stuff.

Could you PM me with the rough cost so I know what we have to work
to?

Neal

[Prone Shooter]

One less than minor point is that a H & S risk assesment needs to be done. Any specialist contractor will be able to provide this for their element of the work such as the roofers however for those who are volunteer workers, H&S needs to be in place otherwise in the unfortunate instance of an accident, all the good work could be undone by a accident claim. I can certainly provide RA and method statements for the security work

One area of particular concern has already been raised with the asbestos roof, but do we know if there is any more of the damned stuff else where. I'd want to know this before I started drilling holes

Sorry for that input item, but it should be covered chaps.

Bob

[snock]

One less than minor point is that a H & S risk assesment needs to be done. Any specialist contractor will be able to provide this for their element of the work such as the roofers however for those who are volunteer workers, H&S needs to be in place otherwise in the unfortunate instance of an accident, all the good work could be undone by a accident claim. I can certainly provide RA and method statements for the security work

One area of particular concern has already been raised with the asbestos roof, but do we know if there is any more of the damned stuff else where. I'd want to know this before I started drilling holes

Sorry for that input item, but it should be covered chaps.

Bob

I've just referred to the notes I made on Saturdays visit, Bob, and I'm certain that I saw asbestos on the side of one of the huts. Hut 2 / range 2, to be precise.

The initial idea was to cloak the whole wall by putting a new skin onto the existing one by fixing new uprights onto the current ones. This would provide most remedial work as far as all the holes through to the outside are concerned.

The roof is really the main asbestos concern; there's a lot of it!

Once Paul gets the quote for the roof treatment and Terry has had the meeting with AMTA, we're going to have another visit to glean some more info.

Pete.

[James N]

Guys...if you need a spare hand i am free throughout the summer

Nealsey has said he can take me up..so when you need me, give us a shout

James

[snock]

I believe the club secretary is talking to their bank regarding online donations, Andy. I certainly haven't heard back from Rosie about this, I don't know if Terry has.

No matter how it's done, there will be an ability to contribute donations.

Terry will give you the SP when he comes online later.

Cheers.

Pete.

[Terry D]

Andy, I'm talking to Rosie tomorrow and I'll let you know what's transpired re. donations. Meanwhile, thanks so much for doing what you're doing, mate.

In other news, Jeffrey Oldstead from B.A.S.C. has contacted me and wants to include the first post in this thread in the Association's publication, including the donation address and news of the HFT lads' fundraising efforts.
Thanks B.A.S.C., we appreciate that.

Finally, thanks too to all of those that have volunteered. Your offers have been logged and you WILL be contacted. Well-done all.

[Smokeless Coal]

Yes I did email BASC an informd them of your sterling efforts

You might be surprised at some of the others who now know

[snock]

Nice going Paul! With a decent [or free ] roof covering, the project would be well under way!

This is a great cause, folks. A real chance to make a difference to like-minded shooters who cannot do the work themselves, no matter how much they'd like to.

Please help in anyway you can.

[HW45 Clubmember]

Hi all

Would just like to offer my services for this excellant project. until about a year ago I worked as a Building Services Maintenance Engineer, now work for an engineering consultancy would be willing to work on some weekends maybe help Bob, my Chris shares a tent with Bobs Chris on the Duke of Edingburgh walks, with the alarm etc. Still have most of the tools of the trade.

Just a few points:

1) Has the Landlord, as it is his responsability, had a full asbestos survey carried out? if so can we see this.
2) Are these works being carried out with the full approval of the Landlord?
3) Do the DTSGB have a written lease for these premises and for how many years? as once the works are complete the landlord may say thanks very much for doing up my building now out you go. It happens unfortunately.

kind regards

Andy