A massive amount of work and planning has been taking place for the January maintenance month since my last mail back in October so thought I would try my best to keep everyone informed on progress.
It's been a challenging time for the committee, getting quotes, availability issues, the list goes on. I would like to thank all involved.
There are cross overs within the worklist whereby CCC are liable for the bill in many areas which will be an ongoing negotiation, however we simply cannot wait for them so need to press on and send the bill as it seems the easiest way for both parties.
The response has been brilliant, which is really encouraging. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the project, which may need to be phased over the next year, please email the Treasurer, Martin Wood, at treasurer@nqyc.club for the Club’s bank details and payment instructions.
Martin can also be contacted on (mobile) 07908 797770. We are able to reclaim Gift Aid at 25% on any donations received, so Martin will ask you to complete a Gift Aid Declaration to allow us to reclaim this money. As above, confidentiality and anonymity will be respected if you should wish.
Please see the wish list below, it’s not in order of priority in anyway. We have another meeting on the 9th December to finalise the budget and prioritise.
Wish List
- New sink
- Stainless steel shelving
- Plinth to be built for appliances
- These last two require CCC Heritage Officer/Cadw approval
- Revamp behind the bar including:
- New safety flooring behind and in front of the bar.
- New Ulster woven Axminster/Wilton carpet for the main area – extremely durable due to its manufacturing quality. Debbie has offered to supply this at trade prices for Cei Carpets to fit
- Inspect behind the bar and undertake any required remedial work, including exploring better behind bar lighting and removing fishing net
- Check whether the ceiling lights can be made dimmable.
- Connect together “Bar Open” signs, so that all can be turned on and off behind bar
- Install discreet external stair lighting, also controlled from bar
- Ceiling whitewash
- Bay windows painted
- Bar area painted
- Internal bar room walls painted after removal of existing pictures
- Possible new blinds for bay windows
- Install new high quality music speakers in bar
- Install additional TV on other side of bar
- Invest in TNT sports licence for one year - could be sponsored by a Member
- Replace existing bay windows and repair balcony
- Hot water to the bar sink, cold only currently.
- Install a sink with hot and cold water in the cellar.
- Resurface the cellar floor with a granolithic screed laid to a drain.
- Under-draw the cellar ceiling and insulate.
- Upgrade the lighting in both the cellar and its entrance.
- Replace current YC sign, under light on external wall, with one that can be read from a distance and which re-names the Bar as the Spinnaker Bar - may need to vote on name.
- Decorate the cellar and its entrance.
- Replace external cladding with new all weather variants
- In Crows Nest Install additional fire alarm
- Wait until roof/parapets are water-tight (not going to be a quick fix).
- Remove the stored items in 2/3rds of the benches then remove them.
- Repair/stabilise internal roof ceiling panels and wall paint
- Insulate CN roof
- Once works complete, consider new carpet or repurpose old bar carpet as a cheap option
With kind regards and thanks
Will Best
NQYC Commodore
