I know its been a while but we have been very busy, we now have charity status which was a long process but Steph the chair hung in there and answered all there question some times more than once.
We have applied for a grass roots grant which we have now got so we can get some insurance.
we are indecision with the council and are now finalising the details of the lease which we should be signing in the next 2 weeks.
Steph and Tracy have had several meeting with Swindon contractors to discuses repairs and refurbishment, they were pleasantly surprised at the councils willingness to make repairs and astonished at the amount of junk that is in the centre. the work has stared new fire doors have fitted and a much needed boiler has been installed.
Alpha playgroup have had there first Ofsted inspection and the playgroup room passed as did the out side play area.
Steph and Tracy did an inventory and this will be available to view at the next meeting and we have the opportunity to get some furniture from Premier House.
We have a new contact at the council his name is Andy,as Chris Hunt has now left, he is proving very efficient.
Tracy has been searching for grants. if anyone has any ideas please can you let us know.
As long as every thing go's to plain we should be opening on Monday 19th April 2010.
The next community meeting will be on Wednesday at 6.30 in the church. will let you know how it goes.
