All Together Now...

Finally we've had some fine weather this week on the Inspired Pavilion Project, allowing Kirk Developments to make progress on the extension and concentrate on external works. Significant progress has been made in our efforts to receive some assitance from volunteer groups, business groups and colleges. Various important items have also been ordered and we've received our first few Just Giving donations.

The pictures below show how work on the extension has progressed this week. The floor area was first lined with a damp proof membrane (DPM), insulation boards were then laid on top and the concrete was then poured on Tuesday. Brickwork commenced on Wednesday, followed by the blockwork and cavity insulation.

On Friday, installation of the first fix electrics started. Sockets started to go in around the building, with cables also being run for lighting both internal and external. We've decided to install lights in the porch, these will operate on a motion sensor along with the security lights to be installed on each gable end. There's still a lot of work ahead for the electricians, but we have every confidence in Electrix North East who have been subcontracted to undertake the work.

 

During this week we have also ordered the fridge freezer for the new kitchen, settled on a pavilion clock and confirmed the kitchen design with Howdens. We managed to make a saving on the fridge freezer by picking one up in the sales and once the extension is complete the kitchen can be fitted. We have opted for a white kitchen, which we hope will be easy to keep clean and make the most of the natural light. At this stage we don't have the budget for the wall cupboards, but it's hoped we can install these at a later date once additional funds have been raised.

 

With Natwest Cricket Force fast approaching, we're making every effort to involve the community, local businesses and any other volunteer groups. We've had two positive responses this week, one of which has come from Redcar & Cleveland College. The College run a number of courses, but we hope to utilise their skills in joinery and decorating. The staff and students will assist us by installing benches in the changing areas, creating outdoor seating and offering assistance with the kitchen. We have had another group confirm their involvement and further details will be provided on this once we've received their go ahead. We're still waiting to hear from our local Natwest branches, but it's hoped some progress with them will be seen this week.

 

Many thanks to those readers who have made a donation to our Development Fund in recent weeks. To date we have 15 individual names to be added to the new honours board, but we need many more to reach our final pavilion budget. All donations are greatly received; if you or your business would like to help then, simply make a donation via our Just Giving site in excess of £50 and your name will be added to the pavilions honours board. If any businesses would be interested in sponsoring the club in any way, then please get in touch with us at sponsorship@yarmcricketclub.co.uk Sponsorship packages range from £50 upwards, these include vinyl banners, sponsor boards, shirt deals, club brochure advertising and much more. All sponsors receive complimentary website and social media coverage.