Regular users of the Centre will notice just how much work has taken place during the past 12 months at the Centre, especially in the Sports hall, where the ceiling failed a fire safety test and was in danger of closing. The decision was made to replace the ceiling and insulation and install new expensive sound absorbing pads. Finishing off with repainting throughout. A new kitchen was created in part of the old storeroom and two new toilets created where the old kitchen had been.
The trustees would like to thank builder Tim Baker (TLB Construction Services Ltd) and his team for the magnificent work they have done on our behalf – on time and on budget.
We would also like to thank local decorator Dave Goodburn for re painting the Sports hall at short notice after the ceiling was replaced.
Electrician, Jon Loseby, from Bagworth, has continued to sort out all the electrical installations at the Centre for us, not always straightforward with a 51 year old building.
J.S. Lectrics – contact Jon Loseby on 01530 230103 or 072825 588599 or email jonloseby@gmail.com.
Gas safe registered heating engineer, Tom Orme from Thornton also continues to look after the Centre’s heating, thermostats and boilers.
Email: – charnwoodheatingservices@gmail.com Tel: – 07968 231991
Last but not least, we give thanks to Danny Jeffrey (DJ’s garden maintenance).
Earlier this year the trustees engaged Danny to take over mowing the grass at the rear of the centre and to keep the hedges trimmed. Prior to this the Parish Council were responsible for this work and it was a bit ‘hit and miss’; now the trustees have control we can ensure that the grass is kept neat and tidy especially for special events at the Centre. Danny has done a great job in licking this overgrown area into shape, hopefully by next summer it will look even better.
Danny has his own Facebook page (DJ’s garden maintenance) or can be contacted on 07938 806203 (email – dannyjeffrey144@yahoo.co.uk)
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