Volunteers are now working on tiling the holes left in the floor after the removal of the pump plinths. It was agreed with the conservation officer that… Read more “Tiling the floor”
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Electrical works
Alf has been working towards getting the heaters reconnected. We are hoping to put a bit of heat into the building over the Winter to try to… Read more “Electrical works”
Ops!, Dropped the kerb
We have dropped the kerb to allow easier access to our overspill car parking.
Flattening the floor
After a mammoth effort to remove the two concrete plinths that supported the large electrically power water pumps, the floor of the 1960s building is finally starting… Read more “Flattening the floor”
Office refurb!
Take a moment to look at our newly redecorated community office, haven’t the team done a wonderful job. After the roof was repaired, walls were cleaned, flaky… Read more “Office refurb!”
Electrifying
Today the volunteers were threading through the new cable for the electrics in the facilities at the end of the 1870s building. The crane came in handy… Read more “Electrifying”
Celebration
Valve Gear Renovation
Freeing off the valve gear on the Cornish Beam Engine. There was a rumour that the inlet valve from Sandfields was taken out and used on the… Read more “Valve Gear Renovation”
Lichfield Bower
Lots of fun at the Lichfield Bower today. Thanks to our volunteers for their work on the float and for turning out to shake those buckets. Also thanks to all those who work hard each year to make the Bower happen!
Time for a brew
On Tuesdays and Fridays, it’s Sandfields Pumping Stations workdays. Do come down to see us between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon, even if it's to pop in for a cup of tea.