Demolition !
This page tells the sad story of the last days for the old Guide Hut in Guessens Road, Welwyn Garden City
A reminder of what we had before demolition.
25th May 2016
Today the 1st WGC Brownies met in the hut for the last time. This was the last time the old hut was used.
Today the 1st WGC Brownies met in the hut for the last time. This was the last time the old hut was used.
28th May 2016
All guide equipment and stores cleared from the building.
All guide equipment and stores cleared from the building.
31st May 2016
Site fenced off ready for demolition of hut.
Site fenced off ready for demolition of hut.
1st June 2016
Exploratory trench dug to check on ground conditions.
Exploratory trench dug to check on ground conditions.
During this time a "soft strip" of the hut happened. This meant the removal of cupboards, basins and other similar fittings. Small wooden sheds were removed from behind the main hut.
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6th June 2016
Demolition of the building is underway - a week earlier than previously stated.
Demolition of the building is underway - a week earlier than previously stated.
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8th June 2016
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9th June 2016
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The hut has gone, just the base remains. The utilities now look very neat!!
Tree clearance is expected to start on 20th June.
Tree clearance is expected to start on 20th June.
20th June 2016
"Ashley Trees" on site to clear trees. By the end of the day the trees had gone; stumps still to be ground out.
"Ashley Trees" on site to clear trees. By the end of the day the trees had gone; stumps still to be ground out.
Follow what happened next by going to DISTRICT CENTRE, BUILDING PROGRESS
Girlguiding Guessens Registered Charity number 1155795
