4th New Forest North (Eling) Sea Scouts

Registered Charity No: 302268

"Pegasus" moored at The Aquativity Centre

"Pegasus" moored at The Aquativity Centre

Thursday 29 March 2012

General update - March 2012

Plenty going on behind the scenes, even if visible progress may appear to have slowed, to the casual observer.

We have a great group of specialists helping us plan and install the electrical wiring, lighting, plumbing, heating etc.  We are also advancing on the detailed plans and implementation of fitting out the ground floor.  A working party last weekend helped get some of the materials we need onto site ready for use.  Suppliers are coming forward with donations of materials and equipment as we need them.  Many thanks go to everyone who is helping move this project forward.

On the fundraising front, an increased focus is now turning on the Donkey Derby on 26 May.  We've been running various events like refreshments stalls at district events, and a really well-attended and very successful quiz night.  With the Donkey Derby getting closer, the programmes are being prepared ready for sale in the coming weeks, and equipment is being dusted off, checked, repaired or replaced.

With the boating season due to start after Easter, we're also paying attention to the fleet of craft currently stored in the container next to the building.  As well as preparing the boat store to move the fleet in, we're making selective purchases to plug the most important gaps in the boating provision.