Bodgit Diaries

The Bodgit Diaries

The February AQSC Management Meeting was briefed by Nigel on the content of a submission to ‘Grassroots grants’ which are available via the Thames Community Development Foundation and funded by the Office of the Third Sector (very George Orwell).

The proposal was for a commercial dishwasher, oven and hob, two stainless steel hot cabinets and a 125litre hot water system. These items to be installed by Bodgit & Son as part of the overall galley refurbishment planned for this year and included electrical certification costs. The club committee unanimously approved the proposal which was emailed on 9 March and followed up with signed-off hard copy plus all the required attachments a couple of days later.

A decision was expected by mid April so we awaited the outcome … The grant allocation came through some six weeks later and although it was less than hoped for it will provide a new hot water system and other items which are being re-negotiated at this time.

23 April - Dismantled the quarterdeck end of the ‘temporary’ winter conservatory. Constructed trolley to move and store the conservatory panels and repaired electrical connection to waterfront globe lights.

Various Wednesdays - General maintenance including ground work, electrics, installing club boat mooring posts and erection of racking systems in the Bosun’s store.