Significant progress and an unfortunate snag.

A grant from the Malvern Hills AONB has kick started the project and major efforts have already made significant start to the repairs and improvements.

Unfortunately while installing a new ring main the team discovered a significant amount of dry rot in the wall plates. Bob Lynch the project leader said “We have had to call a halt until we can raise more funds to buy more materials to replace the rotten timber, It’s not insurmountable, but it is a set back”“Everything was going well and we were planning a series of fundraising events but now we will need a significant input of funds to treat the timbers, replace the wall plate and some of the joists and the lower section of the paneling.When it is complete we think it will be a very special place for all sorts of exhibitions and events. It is hoped to open it to walkers and cyclists who want to stop for Tea and a Pee.For the locals, we are most anxious to preserve a building of character. Having seen how neglect has jeopardized other Tin buildings in the area we are determined not to lose this building.

A new opening to form a multipurpose hall.

Dry rot discovered in the wallplate of the main hall.

The kitchen area reconfigured and rotten joists reinforced.

New stairs and ring main installed