The installation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), moved a step closer following the initial fact finding meeting at the Village Hall on Thursday.
UPDATE: A Barnby specific fundraising account has now been set up by the Community Heartbeat Trust. If you would like to give a donation please click one of the images below to be taken through to the Community Heartbeat Trust website:
Mr Martin Fagan of The Community Heartbeat Trust, gave a demonstration of the types of community defibrillator best suited to a village such as Barnby and which more importantly, don’t require specialist training to be used. The demonstration was well received and Mr Fagan went on to answer the many queries raised regarding use, installation, costs and funding. The majority of those in attendance agreed that a managed solution such as the one provided by The Community Heartbeat Trust, appeared to be the preferred way forward. The Parish Council will now seek further information regarding full costs and possible site locations.
The Christmas spirit was in full flow despite the scaffolding around the church and the unseasonably warm weather, at the annual Christmas Carol Service.
There was also a surprise for Mrs Barbara Hill who was presented with a long service award by Barnby Parish Council Chairman Graham Bett.
Mrs Hill has recently stepped down from the Parish Council after 45 years!
Initial inspection of the church roof timbers unfortunately found there was some concern regarding the condition of the timbers due to beetle damage which required the services of a structural engineer.
The structural engineer attended last week and his report has identified essential remedial works that must to be carried out before the replacement roof can be installed.
A secondary end plate needs to be installed along both sides of the chancel as the original one is no longer providing sufficient support. Additionally some of the timbers are completely rotten and require replacing. The cost of this work is not yet known but is in addition to the cost of the works already identified. The gable end coping is also loose and requires resetting and re-pointing at a cost of £1300.
Once the cost difference between using tanalised wood rather than oak has been obtained, the work can hopefully begin.
North side chancel gable end. Test drilling found the first section of timber to be rotten, so it will need to be replaced up to the purlin (approx 2 metres). In addition, the gable end coping is very loose and will need resetting/repointing.
South side chancel showing the timbers in better condition, but the existing end plate at the top of the photo is not sufficiently supporting the repaired rafters. Some of the individual blocks that were placed underneath as additional support could be moved. A secondary end plate must be installed, each length will support 3 rafters and be fastened through to the wall using steel rod so that it cannot move.
North side chancel rafter which is completely rotten where it meets the end plate and will need replacing up to the purlin (approx 2 metres)
Structural engineer drawing showing where the new end plate lengths will be introduced.
Structural engineer drawing showing how the end plate lengths will be fixed.
Now for the good news, which is that the nave already has a second end plate installed, so doesn’t need any remedial work – phew!
The fundraising goes on, as you can see we still have a way to go, but that’s the challenge!!!
Thanks again to all who have supported so far!
Barnby Villager Yvette Curry, is currently offering for a limited time, door garlands for £12.50 each with £2.50 going towards the church roof fund and grave posies £12.50 with £2.50 going towards church roof. There is limited availability, so please contact her on info@scented-occasions.co.uk for more information or if you’re on Facebook, via the Barnby in the Willows Facebook page (link to external site which is not the responsibility of the Parish Council – click here)
Many thanks to all who supported the Village Hall and Church coffee morning and afternoon tea on Saturday.
Congratulations go to Tania and to Pam, who both won a Christmas hamper in the raffle.
The total raised so far for All Saints Church is £365 and the Christmas cards sold out, however more can be ordered for a limited time, so please contact Yvette Wellard if you would like some more either directly if you have her contact details, or through the website via the All Saints Church link by clicking here
The total raised so far for the Village Hall is £133 having taken calendar costs into account. There are still some Barnby-in-the-Willows 2016 calendars available from Vicki Appleby or Yvette Wellard at a cost of £5 each, but don’t delay as once they’re gone they’re gone! The same contact link can be used via the All Saints Church link as above.
At last, the work has started on repairing All Saints Church roof!
It is anticipated that the roof repair will take approximately 16 weeks, assuming that the roof timbers are still sound following inspection. Fundraising is ongoing and currently stands at £52,263 which is fantastic but we need more!
Church Warden & Treasurer Yvette Wellard detailed in the last paper edition of the Barnby News, that the revised quote for repairs had come in at £43,051 + VAT. This quote is to cover the whole roof in terne-coated steel and assumes that the roof timbers are still sound. The cast iron rainwater guttering and downpipes were also badly damaged which will cost a further £12,500 and there are the additional costs of architects fees and temporary roof coverings.
Of the seventeen charities contacted by Church Warden Yvonne Hewitt, there are still a number of replies outstanding. Some of these charities are charitable trusts that only meet once or twice a year, so it will take time for all the responses to come through, but of the £52,263 raised, £19,750 has come from donations pledged (£16,500 not yet received) by these charities so far.
The response from the community has been amazing with fundraising ranging from coffee mornings to summer concerts and parties, knitting to singing. The BBQ event held by the Willow Tree pub raised in excess of £1,100. Additionally John & Sheila Reid recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary and requested donations in lieu of gifts which raised over £1600! All this together with gift aided personal donations, has been a fantastic help, THANK YOU!
However, we need to keep going as there is currently no contingency fund to cover unexpected problems and there are always unexpected problems when dealing with repairs to buildings such as this! Apart from unexpected problems, the damp caused by being without a roof for so long has taken its toll on the internal plasterwork which will need attention after the roof has been fixed. So with that in mind, please don’t forget to come along to the fundraising coffee morning & afternoon tea this Saturday 21st November, for further details click here
Scaffolding being erected, which will take several days before the inspection can begin of the roof timbers.
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If you haven’t already sent your objection to the industrial-scale wind farm proposed for Fulbeck Airfield, you are not too late! South Kesteven District Council initially set a time limit of October 2nd for comments from the public, but they have had to extend this period because of the size and complexity of the application. As a result, it is unlikely that the proposal will be decided before Spring 2016, and comments from the public will be considered right up until the decision is made.
One example of a beautiful wintry countryside view right here on our doorstep, which will be ruined by wind turbines dominating the horizon. Taken slightly to the right of the footpath accessed from Back Lane.
It’s particularly important that local people make their views clear. The government is putting more and more emphasis on affected local communities, in deciding whether or not a scheme such as this should go ahead. An overwhelming majority of those living nearest to the turbines have already objected, but make no mistake – these turbines WILL affect people in Barnby as well. As you drive, cycle, ride or walk around the local area, the turbines will dominate the landscape. Ten 110 metre high turbines will be highly visible and will change forever the views eastwards out of the village. So please, make your objection now.
In what could be viewed as an attempt to influence the Council in favour of the scheme, it would appear that Energiekontor are offering the Lincolnshire Kart-track association (based on the airfield) a package including complete re-surfacing of the track, provision of lighting and electrical supply on site. This apparently generous offer means that hundreds of keen karters will be writing to South Kesteven District Council in support of the wind farm. Apart from their enthusiasm for karting, they have one other thing in common – very few of them live locally. Is it right that people from as far away as Scotland should have a say in the positioning of a wind farm here? Shouldn’t it be the people who will see the turbines every day?
You can look at the application on the SKDC website, http:/www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planning search , application reference S15/1764.
You can comment online, or write to N.Bryan, SKDC Council Offices, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PZ. Be sure to include the planning ref: S15/1764.
Please send your comments now – make your voice heard!
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