Operation 'Renovation'
Starting the journey to renovate Molehill Green Village Hall
- Outcomes of our consultation in March 2021
- Ways our community can contribute to the renovation of the village hall
- Funding received, either through donations and grants
- details of the activities completed since we took over the village hall in November 2020
The Journey So Far
Spring 2022
In the Spring, we commissioned an Architect to plot the grounds and the building, and provide us with options moving forward. The trustees have now picked the preferred option and are working towards our multi-functional community Hub.
In April 2022, we commissioned a tree surgeon to remove the assess growth that could potentially impact the building grounds and in May 2022, we commissioned roofers to fix the leaks in the roof and ensure the guttering is working ok.
Work to remove the internal roof and walls took place over 2 months from April to July 2022, this has helped the trustees open up the village hall and make the building open planned once more.
Summer & Autumn 2022
In the Autumn 2022, the community got together to support the clearing out of the Village Hall and to maintain the grounds. I would like to thank Allen, James, Simon, Kevin and Becks for you contribution to helping us progress the renovation of the Village Hall. Please see below some work that has been underway.
The Trustees have also been working with OWLS environment to investigate the costs to replace the sewerage system. The village will require an upgrade to be able to manage the future footfall of people in the future. Part of this also includes working with Uttlesford District Council and Essex County Council to resolve our water Supply.
The Village Hall has not had water since the End of April 2022 due to contamination of the Pipes from the ditches and so a lot of effort has gone into trying to resolve this with the officials.
In August 2022 we were aware £3500 to help renovate the flooring of the village hall.
Winter 2022/23
The team has also been working with a flooring company to obtain quotes to replace the flooring, a lot of work has been required to remove the carpets and flooring to see the quality of the floor boards underneath. The next step is to obtain a quote and complete the necessary works by April 2023.
The project team have also removed the kitchen, removed the brambles around the edge of the building and cutting hedges.
WORKING TOGETHER
Spring & Summer 2023
The trustees have been extremely busy trying to keep on track with getting the village hall up and running, this has been extremely difficult and time consuming which is often not seen by the community. However the team have achieved so much over the last few months, this includes:
01
Replacing the Floor
The trustees have been working with builders to remove the flooring, replacing the joists and floor boards.
This has been an extremely large task for all parties and this will secure a flooring for the foreseeable future.
02
Fixing our Water Supply and connecting our plumbing
The trustees of the village hall have been working very hard over the last 18 months to fix the water supply at the village hall which was damaged with the clearance of the ditch.
To get the village hall connected to water, the trustees had to use reserves to fix this as no organisation will take accountable of the ditch.
Work has been completed to ensure we have 1 temporary toilet working within the village hall.
03
Temporary Electricity
The trustees have been working with a electrician who has reviewed our electrics and has set up temporary safe electrics whilst we obtain funding to replace all the electrics.
04
Knocking down internal walls
The trustees with some trusted helpers have helped to knock down some internal walls within the building to create new toilets and a larger kitchen within the village hall.
Stage 1 has been complete, stage 2 is subject to funding and monies raised within the community