Many thanks to those members who attended the site on Saturday - your help is hugely appreciated.
This morning Steve told me how grateful he is for the work you have done over the weekend.
We are still desperately looking for more volunteers - today we have only one external trainee and Steve is struggling on his own. Can you please make your way to Spey Street and help us.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
For further information please contact myself (Maihan) on 07949570873 or Steve on 07713215413.
Thank you
Monday, 14 November 2011
Friday, 11 November 2011
Spey Street is open again this Saturday 12th November and we are looking forward for more volunteers
The site will be open again this Saturday 12th November from 9:30am-1pm.
Please come and help - This is your project so lets work together and turn it to a real success.
We need volunteers to help us with painting/decorating, carpentry work and cleaning- If you think you have the skills, PLEASE don't STOP come and HELP.
We will be looking forward to seeing you all.
For further information please contact Steve on 07713215413 or Maihan on 07949570873.
Our address is:
85 – 107 Spey Street, London, E14 6PP
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=538066&y=181655&z=0&sv=E14+6PP&st=2&pc=E14+6PP&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
Coop members having their tea break on site.
Please come and help - This is your project so lets work together and turn it to a real success.
We need volunteers to help us with painting/decorating, carpentry work and cleaning- If you think you have the skills, PLEASE don't STOP come and HELP.
We will be looking forward to seeing you all.
For further information please contact Steve on 07713215413 or Maihan on 07949570873.
Our address is:
85 – 107 Spey Street, London, E14 6PP
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=538066&y=181655&z=0&sv=E14+6PP&st=2&pc=E14+6PP&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
Coop members having their tea break on site.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Open this Saturday
As a result of the break in and theft of copper piping to 95 Spey Street on Tuesday 25th October, the decision was taken to Sitex all of the flats under renovation. The Sitex and internal property security monitors will only be removed once each flat has been completed and a Phoenix member is ready to move in. This will ensure that the site remains as safe as possible.
In relation to the water damage to properties, the fact that the properties had concrete floors meant that there was no permanent water damage to the walls or ceilings of 95, 93, 85 and 87. Whilst the Site was closed between 28th October and 7th November these flats completely dried out and there has been no permanent damage noted in them. This is indeed very good news as it means that the flats are still on track for their current completion dates and the renovation project has not been delayed by these events.
We are anticipating 95 and 97 being completed and ready for Phoenix members to move into by the end of this week (Friday 11th November)
The next SpeyCom meeting is being held on Wednesday 16th November, 7-9pm, William Guy Gardens. Please let me know if you are planning on attending.
Remember the site is open Monday to Friday 9.30am- 4pm, so if you had some spare time to get involved please give Maihan (07949570873) or Steve (07713215413) a call. In addition, the Site will be open this Saturday (12th November) for all Co-op members who are unable to make it down during the week.
-Carlita.
In relation to the water damage to properties, the fact that the properties had concrete floors meant that there was no permanent water damage to the walls or ceilings of 95, 93, 85 and 87. Whilst the Site was closed between 28th October and 7th November these flats completely dried out and there has been no permanent damage noted in them. This is indeed very good news as it means that the flats are still on track for their current completion dates and the renovation project has not been delayed by these events.
We are anticipating 95 and 97 being completed and ready for Phoenix members to move into by the end of this week (Friday 11th November)
The next SpeyCom meeting is being held on Wednesday 16th November, 7-9pm, William Guy Gardens. Please let me know if you are planning on attending.
Remember the site is open Monday to Friday 9.30am- 4pm, so if you had some spare time to get involved please give Maihan (07949570873) or Steve (07713215413) a call. In addition, the Site will be open this Saturday (12th November) for all Co-op members who are unable to make it down during the week.
-Carlita.
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
back in business
It's back to work time at the refurb. This morning Steve had four (or was it six) women coming in from Women into Contruction - web address as soon as I find it). Gary seems to have been energised by the break in. Steve was planning on getting the plumbers back in and on getting the carpets down and aiming to have the mid-floor flats complete soon.
Now is the most exciting time - Come one Down.
Now is the most exciting time - Come one Down.
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Refurb shut this week.
The refurb will be shut this week as Steve is away on holiday. It will not be open on Saturday either. The building is looking a bit forlorn having been tinned up by Poplar Harca following the burglary. Work will resume Monday the 7th of November.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
a setback
After months of uneventful progress and hard work on the Spey Street Refurb there has been a set back - I'll let Colin tell you about it;
Unfortunately 95 Spey Street was targeted last night by thieves wanting the copper piping... Steve and I attended the site from 10pm till around midnight last night. The Police, London Fire Brigade, Poplar HARCA and the Water Board also attended.
Copper piping was removed from the bedsitting room in 95 and some damage was done to the bathroom, however not much was actually taken, the most damage occurred because a service pipe located in the ducting in the bathroom had been cut and therefore a substantial amount of water penetrated both 95 and 93 and also 85 and 87 on the ground floor. Steve managed to locate the stopcocks in the lofts and we had to turn off the water supply to the whole block. Poplar HARCA will attend today to re-cap the service pipe, re-instate the water supply and check for leaks. As you know the site was due to be closed today because Steve is at a funeral so Carlita and/or me will be liaising with HARCA once this work is complete. We will also be discussing, on Steve’s return additional security measures for the site in light of last night.
On the phone today Steve estimated that this would set the project back about 3 weeks - it is fortunate that we were so far ahead.
Unfortunately 95 Spey Street was targeted last night by thieves wanting the copper piping... Steve and I attended the site from 10pm till around midnight last night. The Police, London Fire Brigade, Poplar HARCA and the Water Board also attended.
Copper piping was removed from the bedsitting room in 95 and some damage was done to the bathroom, however not much was actually taken, the most damage occurred because a service pipe located in the ducting in the bathroom had been cut and therefore a substantial amount of water penetrated both 95 and 93 and also 85 and 87 on the ground floor. Steve managed to locate the stopcocks in the lofts and we had to turn off the water supply to the whole block. Poplar HARCA will attend today to re-cap the service pipe, re-instate the water supply and check for leaks. As you know the site was due to be closed today because Steve is at a funeral so Carlita and/or me will be liaising with HARCA once this work is complete. We will also be discussing, on Steve’s return additional security measures for the site in light of last night.
On the phone today Steve estimated that this would set the project back about 3 weeks - it is fortunate that we were so far ahead.
Friday, 14 October 2011
Volunteers time and effort are making a real difference at Spey Street
To date, we have 20 external trainees registered on the project and 19 Coop members have taken part. Day by day more and more coop members joining in, which is fantastic.
Yesterday, we registered 6 trainees from Women into Construction project. They will be starting next week.
Big thanks to David and Mal, our Spey Street garden looks beautiful and tidy, ready for the summer.
We are open every week Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm also we are open every other Saturday of the week from 9:30am-1pm. Our next opening on Saturday is 22nd of October.
Come and join us!!!!!!! Every little helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For more information you can contact me (Maihan) on 07949 570 873 or email me at hamedm@phoenixhousing.co.uk
Yesterday, we registered 6 trainees from Women into Construction project. They will be starting next week.
Big thanks to David and Mal, our Spey Street garden looks beautiful and tidy, ready for the summer.
We are open every week Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm also we are open every other Saturday of the week from 9:30am-1pm. Our next opening on Saturday is 22nd of October.
Come and join us!!!!!!! Every little helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For more information you can contact me (Maihan) on 07949 570 873 or email me at hamedm@phoenixhousing.co.uk
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