It seems like there have been hundreds of men on site this week, from all trades. An extra job that Wildgoose is doing, is to put in three sections of concrete piping just in front of the site; to carry the water down the culvert. The oak timbers at the rear are finished, all the external oak doors are in and glazed. Internal and external wall lights are now in place. The cabins went on Tuesday and this has meant that the front of the site is now being leveled, ready for the car park and at the rear work is ongoing creating the steps, ramp and patio.
A rogues gallery of some of the people on site!
Archive for the ‘Memorial hall’ Category
Week 34 – Photo Diary
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Thursday May 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »
New Memorial Hall Boosted with Village donations.
Posted in Memorial hall on Wednesday May 19, 2010| 13 Comments »
The new Memorial Hall is now visibly nearing completion and already we can see how well the building fits in with village surroundings with its local Derbyshire limestone and European oak which will fade to a beautiful silvery grey.
Although all the money for the build has been raised, the last few weeks have seen a flurry of donations from both village user groups and individual villager residents, anxious to make their contribution. These are being used to provide trees for landscaping and also to renew things that will look rather tired in the new hall. The committee are hoping to have all new tables and chairs for the Oddfellows Lunch and so far have raised enough money for all the tables and sixty chairs. Another forty chairs are still needed so if anyone would like to make a contribution towards these it will be much appreciated.
Donations for the supply and tree planting have been received from:
Top Nosh
Pre-school Stepping Stones,
Tennis Club
Mother and Toddlers Group
A village resident.
Other generous donations have been received from:
The Horticultural Society,
Parwich Methodists
The Film Club
Parwich School,
BCB Coated Stone Ltd
Individual village residents.
Week 33 – Photo Diary
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Sunday May 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Over the last week things have been happening so quickly it is difficult to know which photos to show. Inside the oak floor has been laid and will be sanded and oiled, currently it is under hardboard to protect it, as work continues in the main hall. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.
The oak and painted doors are all hung. The photo below shows the double sliding doors, located under the messine storage, that open into the foyer. The workman on his hands and knees is laying the natural limestone floor that runs from the entrance to the kitchen. Oak skirtings will be fitted through the hall.
The kitchen has now been fully fitted, and what a kitchen! (more…)
Week 32 Photo Diary
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Saturday May 8, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This week the windcatcher was installed onto the roof. Its role is to circulate fresh air and ventilate the hall when necessary.
Internally the main floors have had their final preparation ready for the laying of the wood floor. This photo shows Bertie giving his opinion of the new hall, standing next to the floor planking.
The oak facings at the front of the hall and alongside the public footpath are in place. The stopes (stone bollards) on the footpath have been relocated to conform to disabled access regulations and this path will be open, as planned, on Monday.
As always click on any of the photos to enlarge them and thanks to Ben for these pictures.
Week 29 – Photo Diary
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Sunday April 18, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This week and throughout the weekend has been a busy time for the plasterers; the meeting room and kitchen are fully plastered and the main hall is almost completed. Acoustic board is being fitted to the ceiling in the hall to improve overall sound quality. By Tuesday the plastering should be completed, as should the outside low level roofing.
Thanks to JF-S for the photos.
Photo Diary Week 27 & 28
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Monday April 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The last fortnight has been a hive of activity inside the hall. As can be seen from the photos, the scaffolding is back in the main hall to allow the electricians to site the wiring, ready for the lights, cinema and sound system. The first fix for both electric and plumbing have been completed and the plastering has just begun. (more…)
The Snowdrop “Thieves”
Posted in Gardens, Memorial hall on Sunday April 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Andy & Jo, Phil K, Emma, Sue H & Patti for either potting up or letting us dig up parts of their garden and relieving them of some of their snowdrops. Once the Memorial Hall grounds have been landscaped, we will plant these bulbs in drifts in the bed near the entrance. If you have any spare clumps of snowdrops in your garden, please pot them up and let Jane (665) or Glynis (561) know.
Photo Diary Week 26
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Sunday March 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Again the builders have been working 7 days a week, with 6 guys in today. This week has seen the completion of the main roof, which is fully tiled and has two solar panels on the rear. The small structure in the middle of the roofline, when finished will be the ventilation system for the hall, and will be placed in situ by crane.
The carpenters have finished the floor for the high level storage above the hall, this area is designated for items such as scenery flats, costumes etc for future stage productions (calling all thespians, get your thinking caps on).
The plasters have been prepping the hall ready for plastering this week. Plumbing, electrical work and further insulation continues, as does the external pointing on the stonework.
Thanks to Ben & JF-S for the photos.
Skills Celebration Day
Posted in Church, Memorial hall, People on Wednesday March 24, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Skills Celebration Day
St Peter’s Church, Parwich
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May
It dawned on us recently how blest our village is with individuals with the most extraordinary range of talents and interests – from painters, through quilters, potters, bee keepers, metal detector researchers, meteorologists, caterers, flower arrangers, to record producers! – sometimes skills quite hidden from view.
We would like to put on a day in the church celebrating some of our talents and interests – and maybe arrange lessons in these skills in the future.
Do you have an interest/talent/knowledge that you would like to share & celebrate with us? Or maybe someone you know? Maybe another member of your family?
Do please contact us – and help us celebrate the amazing diversity of human interest and enquiry.
Jean and Martin Compton 390529 or martin@orchidserve.com
Parwich Primary School visits the Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall, School on Monday March 22, 2010| 3 Comments »
Caroline Rodgers (headteacher of the primary school) and I (Lynne Goldsworthy, chair of governors of the primary school) were taken on a tour this lunchtime of the building site that is very fast turning into the new village memorial hall. The space and facilities that the school will be able to use really amazed and excited both of us. The hall will benefit the village school children hugely and, as we were walking round the site, we were already planning what we could do with the space.
One of the most obvious uses will be as an indoor sports facility for the children – they will be able to use it for indoor badminton, 5-a-side football, basketball, hockey, netball, gymnastics, dance etc. etc. The school will also be able to use it as an extended learning facility, for assemblies, for end of term productions, the list is endless.
The teaching staff will be visiting the hall shortly to enable them to start planning for its use. Governors of the school will also be invited to have a look around to see what a fabulous facility this will be for the school. We will be the envy of all the other village schools in the area and are very excited about being able to start using the hall as early as next term!
Photo Diary Week 25
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Thursday March 18, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This week has seen lots of changes at the hall. Inside the pipework for the underfloor heating has all been laid on top of the insulation, and the screed, which is placed on top, is almost completed. It takes a few days for the screed to go off (harden) and then it is safe to walk on it. The electrician has been busy in the kitchen with the first fix, putting in the trunking and socket boxes. The carpenters will be working this weekend preparing the door and window openings, ready for the frames.
Outside there has been plenty of activity on the roof. The tiles have been hoisted into place on the roof and will be laid shortly as will the solar panels.
The photos show the different stages of laying the underfloor heating system. (more…)
Photo Diary – Week 24
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Sunday March 14, 2010| Leave a Comment »
On Saturday the woodwork for the main roof was completed, ready for the Staffordshire Blue tiles to go on this week. As the photo and the video of the main hall shows, the internal scaffolding has now been removed and the large pile of insulation has been placed, both on the ceiling and on the floor, prior to the pipework for the heated floor being installed this week. Once the pipes are in place a concrete screed will be laid over them.
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The following photos show the meeting room and the kitchen. In the first photo taken from what will be the new patio, you can see the angled glass doors leading to the meeting room, with the doorway to the kitchen and then the heating control room on the left. (more…)
Ideas for the opening of the new Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall on Sunday March 14, 2010| 3 Comments »
Any helpful suggestions from the community can be left in the comments box.
Week 23 Photo diary
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Thursday March 4, 2010| 1 Comment »
The weather continues to be very kind and if you haven’t been to the site recently you will see how well the stonework is going; in some areas it is now at roof height.
This week the low level woodwork over the foyer has been done, whilst much of the main roof is being insulated. The plumbers have just started on the first fix so things are progressing. Depending on the weather work may be continuing on Saturday.
A number of villagers have already had a look around the new building. If you are interested in having a look, either on behalf of your user group, or to get ideas for future activities and projects, or would just like to be ‘nosy’ then ring Ben (665). Ben is the committee’s day to day link with the onsite team and can be seen numerous times a day on his bike pedalling to the building site. Any visits have to be worked around the building site activities and in accordance with Heath & Safety regulations, so lunchtime, 12.30pm is the most ideal time; it will only take about 15 minutes of your time.
Thank you to Martin for the filming and Ben for the narration and to JF-S for the photo.
Memorial Hall update meeting
Posted in Memorial hall on Wednesday March 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
Can you help?
Posted in Memorial hall on Sunday February 21, 2010| 3 Comments »
Can anyone help? I’ve had 6 Memorial Hall tables in my office since December 09! 3 large and 3 small. I borrowed them after the Christmas Church Fete, and then used them in January, but unfortunately it would appear they no longer have a home! Do you have space in your garage or shed where they could go till the Memorial Hall is completed? I would be most grateful as it is a bit of tight squeeze at our place!
Thanks Debbie
Week 20 & 21 – Photodiary
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Thursday February 18, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The weather continues to be our enemy, with stoning and block work only happening when the temperature is suitable. However, lots of jobs are still continuing. All the block work is almost to roof level, this means that the woodwork for the roof over the foyer and toilets is being put in place. All the internal walls are in situ, so it is now recognisable as a main hall with meeting room, toilets, kitchen and foyer. The first photo shows the end wall of the kitchen block, nearest the Legion and has been built by Phil and his brother John from Longnor. The other photo is looking down on the kitchen and shows the meeting room; the gap where it is angled will be glass doors opening onto the patio.
Thank you to Robert (Site Manager) for these photos.
Memorial Hall Newsletter, February 2010.
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Posts of Note on Thursday February 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Please click here for a printer-friendly version of this newsletter, in PDF format. Printed copies will be posted on village notice boards shortly.
Since the last newsletter circulated in August/September 2009, things have moved apace, and much hard work is being rewarded by our Hall finally taking shape. Information on the build continues to be posted on the notice board adjacent to the Hall outlining detailed progress and plans, and those who have checked on http://www.parwich.org will have been kept up to date with progress through the comprehensive weekly photo diary published.
The estimated completion date is presently mid May with the delay due to the ongoing severe weather we are experiencing. The delay will not increase the overall build cost which remains at the original figure of approximately £695,000. As previously reported, the build is in essence the design approved by the Peak Park Planners and awarded the Big Lottery Fund grant.
The total money raised stands at £708,395, which means that all moneys required for the building costs have been secured by the funding group, and the additional funds can be used for a much improved specification kitchen, staging, new chairs and a keyboard. There are still some bids that we await the outcome of, which, if we are successful will allow us to fund storage trolleys, a moveable bar and outdoor furniture. The Committee has set up a facility to access a loan of £20,000 if necessary, from the Rural Community Buildings Loan Funds because some funding bodies who have pledged funds will not release their funds until some weeks after the costs have been paid (i.e. the loan would be drawn down to support cash flow ONLY and is not required for the overall build cost).
All pre-commencement planning conditions have been satisfied, and there are ongoing discussions with the Peak Park to ensure other planning conditions are agreed at the appropriate time. For example the Peak Park has been instrumental in advising and guiding the Committee on an appropriate landscaping plan, which has been evolving during the build process. Minor design decisions not included in the already approved outline specification, e.g. carpet and blind colours, are being considered after recommendations by the architect, in discussions with the Design Interface Team, who then bring recommendations to the full Committee for discussion and agreement.
There is an open meeting scheduled for 4th March (8 – 9pm venue TBA), to answer any questions arising from this newsletter. Please also note the AGM will be delayed until 27th May after the final completion of the Hall. In the meantime, as always, every member of your Committee is happy to answer any further questions on an individual basis or questions may be answered by reading the minutes in the shop folder.
Memorial Hall updates.
Posted in Memorial hall on Sunday February 7, 2010| 2 Comments »
Following the next Memorial Hall committee meeting (which takes place on Wednesday Feb 10th), a newsletter will be issued, with the aim of bringing everyone up to date on the current state of the project. The newsletter will appear on PARWICH.ORG by Friday, and on village noticeboards by the end of next weekend.
This will be followed up by an open meeting on Thursday March 4th (venue to be announced), which everyone is invited to attend. This will be an opportunity for seeking further clarification of any questions which you might have, as a follow up to the information in the newsletter.
The AGM will now take place on Monday May 10th, after the build is complete.
As always, minutes of each committee meeting can be found in the village shop.
Photo Diary Week 19th
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Thursday February 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The blockwork has been continuing both externally and internally all week. The stone work has started; the photos below show the rear wall of the kitchen along the public footpath to The Square.
JF-S
Photo Diary Week 18
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Wednesday January 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The three photos below show the attenuation tank being installed. This tank collects the water from the roof and car park and controls the rate at which water enters the main drain. The tank is under the entrance to the car park, between the four ground source heat pipes. All the rest of the drains for the hall are now in place.
Photo Diary – end of Week 17
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Saturday January 23, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This week has been a busy week, with Wildgoose working today to help make up for some of the days lost during the recent snow. The joiners have been preparing the roof for felting, hopefully this will happen next week. Internal block work has been rapidly continuing, and all the internal walls can now be seen. The ground heat source pump has been pressure tested ready for future connection.
This photo is taken from the back on The Legion and the block work on the left will be the kitchen. The area between the kitchen and the main hall will be the meeting room. The ground in front will be the patio area with raised planted beds and will be a secure play area for Stepping Stones and the Toddler Group. (more…)
Photo Diary Week 15 and 16
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Monday January 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Well the snow just seems to go on forever and this is obviously impacting on the building schedule, after the next site meeting with Wildgoose (the last one was cancelled due to the snow) we will update you more accurately.
When the builders have been able to get in, work has been continuing. The scaffolding is almost complete, allowing the blocks to be sited ready for the team to start laying when the temperature permits and the digging of drains continues as today’s photo shows.
Main hall looking toward the “stage end” and the entrance. The meeting room will be accessed at the top left handside
Main hall, looking away from the entrance hall with the storage facilities (still to be erected outside of the main frame) on the left. The car park is also on the left.
Photo Diary Catch up – Weeks 13 & 14
Posted in 2009, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Thursday December 31, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Well the last couple of weeks has seen some freezing snowy weather, not the nicest time to be working on a building site, and certainly not on the roof. When the temperatures are suitable the block work continues to grow, with some of the walls, both internal and external being built and insulated. The scaffolding was erected last week to enable the roof joists to be positioned. The priority from next week is to continue the block work.
The Christmas Trees in the Church
Posted in 2009, British Legion, Church, First Responders, Memorial hall, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Pre-school, School, Societies on Wednesday December 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There is a wonderful display of Christmas trees in the Church, decorated by the different societies, groups and individuals in the village. An enormous amount of effort has gone into this and if you haven’t already been in to have a look, please do.
Remember it is the Crib Service on Thursday at 4pm, everyone is extremely welcome.
Click to enlarge any picture.
Barbara & Ann’s tree – Twas the night before Christmas.
The Memorial Hall Committee’s tree, recycling the wooden roof shingles as the base of the decorations, which then represent the different groups that use the hall.
(more…)
Everything you (probably didn’t) want to know about Radon.
Posted in 2009, Environment, Local government, Memorial hall, Posts of Note on Wednesday December 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks to Kevin “Magnus Pyke” S, for providing the following article.
Radon is a radioactive gas which is produced in the Earth’s crust from the breakdown of radioactive uranium. Certain parts of the country are prone to the release of radon from the ground, and the Derbyshire Dales have been designated as a radon affected area.
Please click to enlarge.
Radon in the soil and rocks mixes with air and rises to the surface, where it is quickly diluted in the atmosphere. Concentrations in the open air are very low and do not present a problem.
However radon that enters enclosed spaces, such as buildings, can in certain circumstances reach quite high concentrations. This can be a problem because it is a colourless, odourless gas which consequently goes unnoticed.
Photo Diary Week 11
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Tuesday December 8, 2009| 3 Comments »
Today the concrete was laid for the floor slab – will he still be there in the morning!!
Everything you wanted to know about… rainwater harvesting (and maybe a bit that you didn’t).
Posted in 2009, Environment, Memorial hall, Posts of Note on Monday November 30, 2009| Leave a Comment »
So, haven’t we seen enough of it lately? Why do we want to start collecting the damned stuff? It’s everywhere, after all!
There is nothing new about rainwater harvesting; it was even done in pre-Roman times. However, in the UK we are far behind mainland Europe for collecting rainwater. Around 400 new rainwater harvesting systems installed per year in Great Britain – compared to over 50,000 each year in Germany.
In the UK, we are complacent about our water. It’s cheaper than in many other countries, and only 22% of domestic properties are metered. Despite our wet weather, the UK is still classified as having insufficient water. (Believe it or not, Madrid and Istanbul have more water available per person than London.) The demand for water has been constantly rising, whilst availability is dropping. An October 2008 report by the Environment Agency warned that Britain’s rivers, which provide 70% of our water, will drop by 10-15% in volume within 40 years.
Water conservation therefore needs serious consideration. It has been suggested that households need to reduce water consumption by a third, and rainwater harvesting could play a significant role in achieving this target.
Of the 150 litres of water that each person uses daily, between 30% and 50% does not necessarily have to be of drinking quality. On average, 50 of the 150 litres are merely used to flush the loo.
In the UK, mains water is cleaned to drinking water standards – but as we’ve just seen, we don’t drink most of it. Energy is used to clean water to a much higher standard than we need for washing, garden watering and toilet flushing. Collecting and using rainwater for some of these functions can save both energy and money.
Rainwater harvesting systems, like the one currently being installed in the new Memorial Hall, collect rainwater from the roof and store it in large tanks. This water can then be used for non-drinking applications, such as flushing the loos.
It’s also worth pointing out that the government now offers 100% tax relief to business owners under the enhanced capital allowance scheme, whenever rainwater harvesting systems are installed.
– Kevin S.
Photo Diary Week 9
Posted in 2009, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Friday November 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
This week the floor slab has starting being laid and should be finished by next Friday. The rainwater harvest tank has been positioned and when fully installed will take most of the rainwater from the roof and it will be used to flush the toilets. The photo shows the tank being lowered into its new home – and this is the only time it will be seen. Work will be continuing tomorrow until early afternoon.
Grant Award Presentation
Posted in Memorial hall on Friday November 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
On Tuesday Parwich Memorial Hall were delighted to receive a £10,000 cheque which was presented to Jane Harris, chair of Parwich Parish Council by Derbyshire County Councillors, Simon Spencer and Chris Jackson as part of the Derbyshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme (DALGS). Official notification of this grant was received in late August.
Photo Diary – Week 8 – The Steel Frame
Posted in 2009, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Wednesday November 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday the steel frame began to be erected, by tonight it should all be up and we will be able to see the outline of our new hall.
Photo Diary Week 8
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Monday November 16, 2009| 3 Comments »
We are delighted to report that we have seen the back of the drilling, no offence to the drillers. As you have probably gathered the last two weeks have not gone as smoothly as we all would have wished. This was due to mechanical breakdowns and geological conditions. The drillers have been extremely concerned about the intrusion of noise levels in the village and have been very considerate. Real thanks must go to those living in close proximity to the site, and particularly to Simon, Tracey-Ann and their young family for their positive attitude throughout; especially last night when the drilling had to go on rather late.
Tomorrow the steel will arrive and by the end of the week we should see the outline of the new hall emerging.
Memorial Hall update
Posted in Memorial hall on Thursday November 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Due to further mechanical problems with the drilling rig, work will continue this weekend. Wildgoose again apologise for any inconvenience.
Old bottles
Posted in History, Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Thursday November 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Some of the old bottles and jars that were found when clearing the Memorial Hall site are on display in the entrance hall at the Sycamore Inn. They were given to the Local History Society, but left at the pub so people can see them.
There are not particularly old, probably the 1950s or more recent, but this will mean more people will remember them and will be able to identify them.
Horticultural Society support new Memorial Hall
Posted in Gardens, Memorial hall, Societies on Sunday November 8, 2009| 6 Comments »
In recognition of the community’s support for the Open Gardens Day, Parwich & District Horticultural Society each year gives money to local causes. This year Open Gardens was particularly successful. At Friday’s AGM the Society wanted to support something that will benefit the whole community and that is gardening related.
We agreed to donate £1,000 towards the planting in the grounds of our new Memorial Hall. The Society also left open the possibility of the Committee donating more at a later date depending on our finances and the final planting scheme costs.
Nia L, Chair
Peter T, Vice-Chair
Ben B, Treasurer
Remembrance Sunday tomorrow
Posted in British Legion, Memorial hall, People on Saturday November 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Though Remembrance Day is technically the 11th of November, usually we mark it on the nearest Sunday, which this year is tomorrow the 8th November:
- In Parwich Church there is a joint Anglican and Methodist Remembrance Service at 10-15am.
- In Alsop Church the Remembrance Service is at 10-45am
To understand more about the origins of the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Day click here to see our last year’s post.
The deaths in Afghanistan make Remembrance Services much more immediate this year, but there are also reasons closer to home that make this year more significant.
Given our Memorial Hall is currently being rebuilt, it is a good time to think about how we remember those who gave their lives. The names on our War Memorial and where they are buried can be seen by clicking here. The majority are buried or commemorated overseas, but Pte Ronald Cotterill and Trp Robin Philips who died during World War II are buried in Alsop Church Yard.
Parwich & District Local History Society is gathering any information on the people named on the War Memorial (e.g. Brunskill Lowes), so please send any information you have to them or to us here at PARWICH.ORG.
Memorial Hall plates and cutlery
Posted in Memorial hall on Wednesday November 4, 2009| 2 Comments »
A message from Debbie Webster: “I know that I can borrow the old memorial hall table and chairs from Val or Janet, but where are the plates/cutlery/etc because I need to borrow those as well. Thanks! Debbie”
Photodiary Week 6 + Video footage.
Posted in 2009, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Tuesday November 3, 2009| 2 Comments »
The drilling team hope to finish their work by early to mid next week. Today the first hole has reached a depth of 80 metres, only another 20 to go. If you have not seen the two men drilling, it is a filthy job. Water goes in as they drill and as the drill powers down, spray goes everywhere! For a full explanation about ground source heat pumps click here.
Until this week, we have been extremely fortunate with the weather, but the puddles in this photo taken yesterday show the rain that had fallen, this doesn’t include today’s deluge.
Martin C has sent in a video of the drilling – what a drenching!!
Martin has created his own “channel” at YouTube and by clicking here you can view thumbnails of all his videos. By using the icons just below the video clip you can alter the volume and watch in full screen size.
Everything you always wanted to know about… Ground Source Heat Pumps!
Posted in 2009, Environment, Memorial hall, Peak Park, Posts of Note on Monday November 2, 2009| 4 Comments »
This week, drilling begins for the installation of the Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) for the new Memorial Hall. Without wishing to bore you (sorry) with too much technical information about GSHPs (and I could, I really could), I thought this would be a good time to provide a little background about what they are and what they do.
The new hall has been designed to maximise energy efficiency. To this end, renewable energy will be used, as opposed to burning fossil fuels such as coal or oil. The GSHP provides a way of heating the hall by making use of the renewable energy stored in the ground. As such, it is now regarded as one of the most energy efficient ways to heat buildings.
So how does it work? A GSHP works a bit like a fridge, but in reverse. If you hold your hand at the back of your fridge, you will feel heat coming out. That is because the fridge is effectively pumping heat from inside the fridge to the outside air, thereby making the inside of the fridge cold. A GSHP works by pumping heat that is stored in the ground into the water pipes of the building’s heating system.
In order to do this, pipes are sunk deep into the ground, usually up to 100 metres down – hence the drilling this week. When the system is completed and operational, water is circulated through these pipes to extract heat from deep underground. which is then used to heat the hall.
GHSPs provide constant heat to a building with low running costs. An oil-fired boiler would cost considerably more to run, and electric heating would be at least three times as expensive.
There are no hazardous gas emissions, no flammable oil, LPG or gas pipes, no flue or chimney and no unsightly fuel tanks. GSHP systems have absolutely no site emissions. There is no need for regular servicing or annual safety checks and maintenance is very low.
For these reasons, GSHPs are becoming increasingly popular within the Peak Park. Over Haddon’s new village hall will use a GSHP for its heating, for example. The Peak Park has also installed GSHPs in the new Moorland Centre in Edale, the new cycle hire centre at Parsley Hay, and at the Bushy Heath Farm training barn in Tideswell.
Our GSHP has been financed by a generous grant from the Peak District National Park Authority Sustainable Development Fund.
Click here to see photos and video footage of the work actually taking place in Parwich.
– Kevin S.
Memorial Hall Build update
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Wednesday October 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
This week, week 5, has seen the completetion of the footings with the steel bolts in place ready for the main steel structure. Tomorrow a specialist company will start drilling 3 bore holes approximately 100 metres deep for the ground source heat pump, which will then heat the new hall. The Marshalls have completed the new substation and what a great job they have done.
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