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[spirit of 1990]

The new blue going on the exterior of the HSE wall.

[spirit of 1990]

Various areas getting a coat of paint. We think removing all the blue and white off barriers and handrails really smartens the look of the ground.

[spirit of 1990]

The female officials changing room has come on leaps and bounds this week with leccys and joiners working in perfect harmony
And secondly (and unfortunately nothing we can take any credit for) the tarmac has been laid around the fanzone building last week, the whole area will be done today (I think)

[Holkerbird]

Seeing the state of those turnstiles makes you realise how run down and decrepit the ground has become.
Thankfully the rain held off, thus enabling the painters to work their magic. As no outside work was carried out last close season due to Crossbar renovations, everywhere needs sprucing up.
Some sterling work carried out by about 28 volunteers, our numbers are increasing and all are welcome.
Ian, red van joiner, working hard to convert the managers former office into a female officials room---a curtain divider is no longer appropriate in the football league (surprised it ever was in any league).
The electricians Neil and Chris very busy making sure new constructions etc have the necessary electrical supply.
The guys working on Holker St almost missed their brew as they didn't hear the whistle call but Peter (Exile who for some reason has made himself a painting squad manager) brought this to my attention and they were suitably sustained with said beverages. Many went home looking like Smurf wannabees.
On that subject many thanks to Becca for coming along to help me with the catering as the increased numbers are becoming hectic for feeding and watering (especially with just two kettles).
The new GMA workshops still a work in progress but getting there hopefully.
There is still a long way to go before the start of the season and we are always welcoming new volunteers---just don't come dressed in anything you don't want ruined with paint etc.

[Adam29]

Seeing the state of those turnstiles makes you realise how run down and decrepit the ground has become.
Thankfully the rain held off, thus enabling the painters to work their magic. As no outside work was carried out last close season due to Crossbar renovations, everywhere needs sprucing up.
Some sterling work carried out by about 28 volunteers, our numbers are increasing and all are welcome.
Ian, red van joiner, working hard to convert the managers former office into a female officials room---a curtain divider is no longer appropriate in the football league (surprised it ever was in any league).
The electricians Neil and Chris very busy making sure new constructions etc have the necessary electrical supply.
The guys working on Holker St almost missed their brew as they didn't hear the whistle call but Peter (Exile who for some reason has made himself a painting squad manager) brought this to my attention and they were suitably sustained with said beverages. Many went home looking like Smurf wannabees.
On that subject many thanks to Becca for coming along to help me with the catering as the increased numbers are becoming hectic for feeding and watering (especially with just two kettles).
The new GMA workshops still a work in progress but getting there hopefully.
There is still a long way to go before the start of the season and we are always welcoming new volunteers---just don't come dressed in anything you don't want ruined with paint etc.

I’ve got a boiler in the press box that I bought start of last season to allow the press to have a brew during the game or at half time
Use that if you like for supplying tea and coffee

[Holkerbird]

P.S. Capman was chomping on the bit as his expertise is knocking walls down. Don't know if he managed to do any yesterday but the turnstile squad were happy to let him overseer and whittle on with his entertaining chatter and banter.

[Holkerbird]

Seeing the state of those turnstiles makes you realise how run down and decrepit the ground has become.
Thankfully the rain held off, thus enabling the painters to work their magic. As no outside work was carried out last close season due to Crossbar renovations, everywhere needs sprucing up.
Some sterling work carried out by about 28 volunteers, our numbers are increasing and all are welcome.
Ian, red van joiner, working hard to convert the managers former office into a female officials room---a curtain divider is no longer appropriate in the football league (surprised it ever was in any league).
The electricians Neil and Chris very busy making sure new constructions etc have the necessary electrical supply.
The guys working on Holker St almost missed their brew as they didn't hear the whistle call but Peter (Exile who for some reason has made himself a painting squad manager) brought this to my attention and they were suitably sustained with said beverages. Many went home looking like Smurf wannabees.
On that subject many thanks to Becca for coming along to help me with the catering as the increased numbers are becoming hectic for feeding and watering (especially with just two kettles).
The new GMA workshops still a work in progress but getting there hopefully.
There is still a long way to go before the start of the season and we are always welcoming new volunteers---just don't come dressed in anything you don't want ruined with paint etc.

I’ve got a boiler in the press box that I bought start of last season to allow the press to have a brew during the game or at half time
Use that if you like for supplying tea and coffee

Thanks for the offer Adam I will check that out. It will be a great help because there is a gap in serving when the said kettles have been emptied and then waiting for them to boil again.

[Adam29]

It takes a little time to boil up but when it does it will automatically heat itself back up again when it drops to a certain temperature - more than welcome to use it to keep the workers palettes replenished

[Adam29]

P.S. Capman was chomping on the bit as his expertise is knocking walls down. Don't know if he managed to do any yesterday but the turnstile squad were happy to let him overseer and whittle on with his entertaining chatter and banter.

How many 1901’s did he sell???

Some brilliant stuff being done again this summer really pleasing to see

[Holkerbird]

P.S. Capman was chomping on the bit as his expertise is knocking walls down. Don't know if he managed to do any yesterday but the turnstile squad were happy to let him overseer and whittle on with his entertaining chatter and banter.

How many 1901’s did he sell???

Some brilliant stuff being done again this summer really pleasing to see

He is slipping Adam. He even forgot to get his football card filled in.

[spirit of 1990]

H bar roof supports being strengthened ahead of the camera gantry going up.

[mickmike wilson]

The new blue going on the exterior of the HSE wall.

Crouching Tiger getting stuck in there on the far end, Grafter that lad.

[mickmike wilson]

Love seeing all the progress going on and the old lady is looking younger & more perkier by the week, No not you Elaine

Superb to hear more Volunteers are getting involved & kinda proves that we are a proper community club.

[Jonty]

Must say I prefer the new blue. More traditional Barrow

PS very impressed with the lack of paint spillage out on the street. Must be down to Pete G’s excellent control and supervision!

[mickycarrol]

H bar roof supports being strengthened ahead of the camera gantry going up.

Excellent work by all involved bravo and thank you.

Is the TV gantry going to be a permanent looking fixture or scaffold job? Be much better if it looks the part and not a scaffold effort, we need permanent as we plan to be around this EFL lark a while eh!!