Bring Me Sunshine...

The constant inclement weather has finally started to make an impact on the Yarm Cricket Club Pavilion Project schedule. We all know the problems suffered last year by cricket clubs around the country and so far 2013 isn't looking much better. Completing the pavilion roof is proving difficult; with sleet and snow for the last five days, but work has continued indoors and all first fix activities have been completed. With the roof and drainage having to take a back seat, work to the interior is coming together at pace and plastering is set to commence this week.

With just under a month until the season starts, the weather is also impacting on my role as Groundsman. The ground has had standing water in certain areas since last April and although the squares drain quite well work has proved an impossible task. By now we should have at least drag brushed, trimmed and started rolling. I can't see us getting out there for at least another week, which will be cutting things very tight and areas we were looking to repair may have to be put on hold. So top of this years wish list will have to be, new covers, a water hog and bring me sunshine!

Last week Kirk Developments continued work on the interior of the building, the final few bricks were added and the new door frames were fitted in the extension.

New windows were fitted throughout, the picture below shows the tinted windows to the front of the away dressing room.

Dry lining was completed throughout the building and all areas are now ready to be plastered.

Hopefully by next weekend the building will be plastered and the roof will be well on its way to been complete. Progress on the roof will be determined by the weather! I'm still trying to come up with the best floor coverings for the building, at this stage I'm thinking carpet tiles throughout and vinyl flooring for the kitchen, toilet and shower areas. I've spent many years visiting other clubs and it's not making the decision any easier, some have no floor coverings, some have carpets and others have spike proof vinyl. The budget is very tight for finishes, so to carpet or not to carpet? This is another dilemma I have for the week ahead.

Our Just Giving site is still available for donations and we're grateful to everyone who has donated so far. If you, a family member or a business would like to help and in turn have your name added to our honours board; then simply donate in excess of £50, leave a comment and we'll do the rest. As a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) we can also collect Gift Aid on most donations, this equates to an extra 25% on top of the original donation. The final honours board will be erected in the pavilion and unveiled at this years Family Fun Day on the 13th July.

To donate just follow this link: http://www.justgiving.com/yarmcricketclub (don't forget to leave a comment)

Back next week with a further update, fingers crossed we get better weather.