The project started in late 1994 continued into the new year with a
large portion of construction work being carried over the Christmas
and new year period. As the months rolled on work continued by the
secretary mainly, with some assistance from the manager on the
painting.
The room with a view project was not just about providing the
additional room it was also about changing the shape of the library
and studio one to make more space for CD's and records. The work on
this part of the studio's was also added to the workload. In addition
studio two was to get a new suspended ceiling.
Room With A View Video
As the year progressed and funds trickled in we were able to complete
all the construction changes and able to provide some soft furnishings
in the new room. By the end of June the room was integrated with the
rest of the facilities and a new fresher environment was available for
the presenters.
We weren't able to raise all the funds for the project a shortfall of
£1200 prevented us from completing the project to our goal.
The finished facilities offering much needed space for visitors and
presenters now offers a facility to relax and if necessary take a
drink.
The end of the days of working in a broom cupboard, We can now move
into the lounge.
In mid July the station secretary sent a letter to all the
committee members of the league with an update and invitation
to the studio's prior to the next league meeting:-
At the end of May the Prince Philip Trust donated £500 towards the
project at the same time recommending an associate charity to also
assist, which added another £250 to an overall total now of £4822.61.
The outstanding total £1152.40 still to be raised; will pay for
furniture etc. This addition of funds has provided us with the
necessary capital to finish all activity concerning the new room.
On Saturday 15 July the final refurbishment work was completed. The
entire premises has now undergone a refurbishment/integration with the
new reception. A total of 524 hours has been spent on the work by the
secretary since December last year with about as half as much again
being spent by the treasurer.The radio staff were allowed access to
the new room from the 8th July and it is now in constant use.
The league committee had a preview of the new studios and what had
been achieved on 31st July, prior to the committee meeting starting.
A Room With A View ( 1995 ) End Game
The project “Room with a view” was the last of the changes
to the rooms allocated to the radio station on the ground floor of the
maternity.
The new layout made a tremendous difference to the feel of the rooms
with a welcoming feel to the studio, it also allowed staff to make
tea's or coffee's for the first time since the radio station was
started.
The original rooms were very stuffy and the temperature would rise
quite quickly. The addition of the new reception room and the facility
of additional windows ensured a fresh atmosphere throughout the
complex.
After all the work had been completed and we sat back to benefit from
our facilities we were happy that we now had achieved a good working
environment for our volunteers and a place to proud of which was
worthy of visitors and supporters to come and spend some time with us.
Who would have thought that within five years we would be vacating the
entire complex ?.
