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Our builders (Merlin Timber Frame ltd from North Curry) have been making good progress. The foundation raft and drainage is now complete and erection of the structure will start on 15th February 2010.
It is appropriate to remind you that the Shop Association Committee has reviewed all the available options ranging from dropping the whole project, delaying it or continuing to press ahead. The decision was taken to press ahead with construction of the building. Had we not done this we would have lost very significant grant funding which was time limited and without which we would have had to start the whole search for grant money again.
However, there is still a shortfall in the funds available which means that a number of economies have been forced upon us. The most significant of these is a delay in fitting out the café which was to have also been used as a “drop-in” centre for our young people during some evenings. We therefore need to continue fundraising and looking for appropriate grant sources during 2010. Other savings mean that the standard of fittings may be reduced and initially we may not be able to offer as full a range of products and services as originally planned when the shop opens in the spring.
Although we have received many generous contributions, there is still a need for more money. If you are able to contribute financially to the project either by purchase of repayable loan bonds (form on p 28 of the December Seavingtons' News or call David Froome on 01460 249445) or by donation we would be delighted to hear from you.
Building the shop is in some ways just the beginning and we now need to move on the arrangements for provisioning and staffing the shop. We already have a list of volunteers for this and Matt Day will shortly be in touch with them. If you wish to help and have not already volunteered please contact Matt on 01460 241596.
There will be an evening for volunteers on 24th February—more information soon.
As they say, watch this space and help us in any way you can - support our activities, consider a donation and see how much you can afford to loan us to be repaid in 5 years. The loan bond form is available on this link: Loan Bond
Those wishing for more informatrion should telephone David Froome on 01460 249445 or e-mail: shop@theseavingtons.org