News September 2024

26th September 2024

Doug Nicholls addressed the Sussex Women's Institute with about 60 people in attendance.  He told them about the project to save the cottage and our longer tem plans and received much support.  The WI also made a generous donation to our repair fund.

19th September 2024

The new board of trustees, established earlier this year, met in person for the first time in the village Memorial Hall, just around the corner from the cottage. The day-long agenda included detailed discussion of the best approach to funding; the phasing of the restoration work; how best to develop appropriate community engagement and involvement ; and the challenge of achieving sustainable transport.  There were also meetings at the cottage with Martyn White, Arun District Council Conservation officer and Liz Pollard, Heritage at Risk Project Officer‬ for Historic England.

The day ended with public meeting held in the Blake Centre at Felpham Community College.  Nearly 100 people attended to discuss the future of the cottage with the trustees and ambassadors.  It was a chance for the board, led by Doug Nicholls, to outline the collaborative approach the trust is taking to developing the project.  Many interesting and useful ideas came from the participants during the 90 minute meeting.  Those attending also gave generously to support the restoration work.

11th September 2024

An asbestos survey of the cottage was carried out.

10th September 2024

The third meeting of the Restoration Sub-group was held.  The group of 4 trustees, Doug Nicholls, Jonathan Mullard, David Clarke and RIchard Clemmow is working with expert advisors Nick Tyson (BCT Ambassador) and Ian Wightman on the details of commissioning and phasing the restoration and building works.

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