Stage Project - Spring 2018

Trustee Mike Baker has begin work on a major project to refurbish the entire stage area, including it's surrounds.
Areas being considered within the scope of works are:
Structure of the stage itself
Walls, permanent and demountable flats
Curtains
Electrics
Ambient Lighting
Drama Lighting
Sound system
Storage solutions
Stairs and handrails
Asbestos survey

This major project will require grant funding and all GVH fundraising for the foreseeable future will go towards this project.
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More details will be posted here as they become available.

Progress to date (November 2018)
Discussions with interested parties, in particular Goring Gap Players
Work packages drawn up in detail
Tenders issued

Preparatory woodwork package awarded to Roger Pratley - Completed October 2018
Asbestos Survey complete. No dangerous material found. Small amount of plaster containing asbestos will be removed early 2019
Structure package awarded to Tracey Averies (programmed for February 2019)

Finances
Approximate final cost estimate - £40k
£17,000 allocated from reserves
£8,000 grant from The Gatehampton Trust award for April 2019
Grant applications - ongoing
Letters to main users prepared