Bothy Build Update APR 2019:

The next Bothy working group meeting is on Mon May 6th, 6pm at the farmhouse, and then will be every second monday of the month after that.

Request for trainees / volunteers.
With the groundworks complete we are now looking for volunteers wanting to learn about the principles of timber frame work, timber frame raising and wall building using straw-bales by taking part in the ongoing build at Bridgend Farmhouse.
This work is scheduled to begin in May as follows:

• Thursday 9th May - Timber Frame Build Day 1 - Preparation & Timber Layout (9am Start)
• Friday 10th May - Timber Frame Build Day 2 - Build first frame
• Saturday 11th May - Timber Frame Build Day 3 - Build second frame
• Sunday   12th May - Timber Frame Raising - (11am start), Square up frame and make secure with Topping Out Ceremony in the afternoon.
• Saturday 18th May - Roof Finishing - Rafters and Sheathing
• Sunday 19th May - Roof Finishing - Butyl membrane covering
• Sat-Sun 8-9th June - Straw Bale Building Training

For more info or to confirm participation  email admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk
NOTE:  Preference will be given to those that have already committed time and energy to the project so far. `Volunteer places are limited due to the site constraints and tutor/volunteer ratio.

Our new modifed design

Groundworks nearing completion

Upcoming build phases (days and dates to be confirmed soon)

• Straw-bale delivery
  
• Sole plate building for straw-bales
• Straw-bale building
• Internal joinery
• Floor fitting
• Window and door fitting
• Lime rendering
• Clay plastering

A BIG thanks to our funders so far;
People's Postcode Lottery
Robert Barr Trust
B&CE Charitable Trust
Hugh Fraser Foundation
Pumphouse Trust
Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
Cruden Foundation