A new beginning

So the builder is now back on site after a long planning application finally got sorted. He is clearing the site with a small motorised digger, as currently that's the biggest thing we can get on site. When the access road is sorted, progress will be quicker (and more interesting).

Sunday school graduates: (I know there are many of you!) here are some clearance pics:

Got this lovely photo of the front of the church in 1975:

.our design does not actually use a front door like this one - we're building an entry area and leaving the doorway as is, so the actual door will be just inside. The required internal walls will go some way toward supporting the whole front edifice, which as lovely as it is, currently rests on two large beams just above the doorway. We get jitters every time strong winds blow :(

In fact, when completed this will be the venue door. Our own "front" door will be on the south side (left side here) towards the back, and will use one of the old arched windows knocked down to ground level. From there we'll have an entry hall, and access to the stairs and lift to the upper floor.

Stop press: just had a letter from the Town Hall's solicitor - things are looking very promising for the access road. We are unspeakably excited :)

More soon, Owlers