> On IRC a number of the members (and soon-to-be members) have been
> discussing the new space and we decided a mail would be best.

> Before Christmas a number of discussions took place and it was
> effectively decided that we would look at signing the lease from
> 2700. For some reason this figure seems has increased to 3000 much
> to the displeasure of a number of members.
> We all understand the requirements of having a steady income to ensure
> that the same thing does not happen to this space as happened to the
> last one and the directors end up propping the whole thing up with
> their own cash but we also understand that without a space, members
> aren't goint to hold on paying membership forever and new members are
> not prepared to pay without something to be paying for. With a new
> space we are guaranteed a few new members which we are not going to
> get without one - we seem to be driving potential members away a
> little bit with our little social chatting group in OBH on Tuesdays as
> not a lot happens, lots of talk and little action.

> With that in mind, we would like to move discussions forward with the
> future landlord in getting a lease signed in the next week or so.
> I have pledged at least 100 (or more depending on what my bank
> balance is like) which will be paid in within the next week if we get
> this sorted, Nav and Craig have very recently transferred 100 and
> back in December a number of other people mentioned larger donations
> with the intention of tipping the pot over the 2.7k target and with
> the cash that comes in early next month by my maths (which isn't too
> bad) that should take us comfortably to what was discussed (without
> the other mentioned possible donations).

> On a different note, I spoke to the sparky at work today and he is
> happy to come down some time within the next month or so to discuss
> what we want to do, what we need to do and some idea of how much it
> might cost. He's happy to check wiring and wire the larger stuff if
> necessary for no charge (I did mention beer but he's a nice bloke and
> with it being a not for profit he said he'd be happy to do what he can
> for nothing - not that we can abuse this...).
> Unfortunately he's not currently certified as it's not required for
> his current job but if he doesn't get certified by the company then he
> might be able to speak to a friend about doing it on the cheap for us
> (the paperwork costs a certain amount whoever does it so we can't
> avoid all cost).

> I also have access to the scrap cable mountain that we have in the
> warehouse at work currently but that will disappear to the recyclers
> as soon as my boss makes a comment about it so time is of the essence
> if we want some of that!
> (I can't store any)

> I look forward to hearing other's views on the matters expressed above
> and hopefully then we can discuss when we all need to get down there
> for some hard graft cleaning up and painting in a few weeks time!

> Cheers,
> Rob (Mowcius)