Shipton Reading Room Renovation and Extension

Descriptions

Shipton Reading Room, our Village Hall, is a Cotswold stone building built 110 years ago. It has changed very little since then and it has had very little improvement over the years. A structural survey carried out in 2015 has shown that the hall is in dire need of renovation and is progressing towards dilapidation. Quite apart from the many structural issues it is cold, damp and unwelcoming. The current capacity of the building is capped at 60 by the fire regulations because there is only one way in and out of the building. The proposed project is to carry out a major renovation of the building including: rewiring, new plumbing, new drainage and sewage system, roof stripped, insulated and retiled, new energy efficient heating system, replacement of rotten floor joists, replacement of rotten windows, and resolution of the several damp issues. In addition there will be a small extension which will create a new entrance lobby and provide space for modern, wheelchair accessible toilets. Creating a new entrance will create space within the existing building for an appropriately sized kitchen and designated storage room.