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Steve trims the mortar from an existing party wall prior to pointing
Meanwhile, back in the building yard, we have now acquired a car (thanks Amelia!) which we hope to transform into a mean, road-hungry machine. Well, that's the plan. The long wet winter has meant that brickwork studies have been a bit intermittent, but after a full spring clean of the yard, we are up and running again and ready to build wondrous creations in English bond, Flemish bond, English garden wall bond, Dorchester bond, Herringbone bone (yawn...)
Bekie installs a false ceiling in one of the Move On Project flats
Phil helps a learner position a paving slab
The team have also moved the green house to its new site and want to have first bite at the tomatoes, marrows, cucumbers and breadfruit that will doubtless be grown therein.
Now where did I put that hammer????
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The time and energy of learners on this course has largely been taken up recently by the "Move On" project, which involves the renovation and partition of three houses to make six flats for residents. A variety of tasks have been accomplished and a range of skills learned. In addition the joys and trials of team work have been experienced by all.... Some 20 people have now been involved in this project.