The story so far…

 

Hello again, we can hardly believe that a month has already passed since getting the keys to our Brixham workshop. It’s been a busy few weeks and a lot has changed.
Here’s the story so far, what we have done and why?

 

Outside/Garden

The site had been neglected for some time; the outside had got to the point of being out of control. A hedge trimmer was needed on day one to cut through the foliage and find the entrance gate. One of the main priorities has been sorting the leaking roof which needs scaffolding and space to erect this. It was decided that it was best and most cost effective to clear the entire site in one go and to fell the rotten sycamore at the main entrance too. It’s a shame to see it all go but it’s all clear now and ready for scaffolding.
Before…

After…

Inside

This unit was once a JW Kingdom Hall that had been set out to suit their needs. It came with four toilets, a kitchen, a changing area, some odd shaped rooms and a hall with a stage. These things aren’t really needed or helpful for making sails and covers, so we have removed everything and gone back to the concrete floor and block walls.
Before…

After…

The plan is to copy the design of the Dartmouth “box” which housed the entrance, a design office, kitchen and toilet. The stud work box in the corner worked well and maximised the space left for our workshop/sail loft.
Dartmouth loft “box”

Dartmouth loft

At the moment things are going well, and a plan has come together. The roofer and builder need around 6 weeks to do their thing which means it should be ready for us mid/late December. The plan is that we carry on working from our Dartmouth loft until Christmas, then pack up the work bench, machines, tools etc. Move over to Brixham between Christmas and New Year and open the doors to our new workshop in Brixham Monday 5th January, easy as that!

For now, that’s all we have, keep an eye out for the next one which you don’t want to miss.