Help, the ladies' washroom is sinking!

In recent weeks the Working Party has been busy rescuing the back of the clubhouse. Old age and a long term water leak from the ladies' changing room facilities had rotted the main beam supporting the back wall of the clubhouse. It needed to be replaced, so, rather like repairing a flat tyre on your car, the back of the building was jacked up and a new beam fitted. Thanks to Ray Hall for pictures of this interesting operation.

And thanks to all the Working Party for carrying it out. They work all winter on these sorts of jobs and could be forgiven if they felt undervalued by members, as they d a huge amount of vital maintenance work. So thank you all!

First beam removed

Preparing to remove the next beam

Supporting the building with a jack

Putting the jack in place

Needs to be absolutely right!

The jack takes the strain

Damaged beam

Removing the beam

Preparing the brick supports

Cleaning them up.

Last beam coming out

Nearly there!

Brick support ready for cleaning up

The new beam

Rebuilding the brick supports

Preparing the damp proof course

It's got to be level!

Finishing the brick supports

Ready to lift into place

Ready to slide in

Nearly there

New beam in place

The jacks come out

The finished beam in place