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News: 23/10/2020 Our Bothy Build won the Voluntary Arts Epic National Award for Scotland and was also Highly commended in their Celebrating Diversity Award!
But...our Bothy project isn't yet finished and we're still trying to raise the final amount to complete the project and add a compost toilet! Click the button below to find out what you can do to help. |
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Update Aug 2020: A summation of what has been done and what is planned, by Simon Hackin, the Bothy Build Manager
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"We stopped all work in line with Govt guidelines in late March 2020, but prior to that the lime render to the straw bales was completed and the initial layer of clay rendered to the internal straw walls
Work on the Bothy restarted early August and we are now three weeks into our new programme, hoping to complete the project by the end of the year or early 2021. With a reduced volunteer team of four due to the COVID 19 restrictions we have begun the process of cladding above the straw bale and lime. Timber framing was first then weatherboard sheeting and we will finish with a "board-over- board" vertical cladding of larch. We work well, making sure that we are safe and take every precaution we can, cleaning tools and working independently, and have even installed a "Portaloo" on site, negating the need to use Bridgend Farmhouse facilities. Internally we completed the installation of the vapour barrier below the ceiling and have installed two of the five high efficiency windows, they really give it a new look. We have also ordered the Bi-fold doors from a local specialist workshop. The expected delivery date is the 12th October 2020 and will be just what we need before winter. Externally, we extended the roof over the decking and have started preparations for adding the green roof. Despite losing 5 months of good dry weather we have made good progress this last three weeks and have a busy schedule planned. Less rain would be nice... Many thanks to the Bothy volunteers and Bridgend staff for all their invaluable support and skills." Click here to watch a film that showcases the Bridgend Bothy Build |
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A BIG thanks to our funders so far;
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Some short time-lapse videos made in September 2020 showing the creation of some intricate wood sections
