Penwortham Girl Guide and Brownie Centre |
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| The official reopening of the Penwortham Girl Guide and Brownies Centre took place on Monday 5th January 2015. | |
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Display of work as it progressed |
Susanna Mercer Guide leader & |
Emma Ashton (Committee Chair) |
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PGM Views display |
New Cooker & Fridge |
| The R.W. Provincial Grand Master Peter Connolly did the honours by unveiling a plaque to mark the occasion. He was supported by V. W. Bro. Michael Clarke Asst. P.G.M. W.Bro. Tony Shaw & W. Bro. Bob Dickinson. | |
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Newly decorated Main Hall |
Brownies enjoying themselves |
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PGM about to unveil plaque |
plaque unveiled |
| The refurbishment was necessary due to the lack of facilities and disrepair of the building. Hot water facilities in the kitchen & toilets and new heating systems were required, total redecoration throughout, together with the removal of asbestos and a new access road and parking area. | |
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| PGM with Emma Ashton (Chair of the committee) | Plaque thanking Mark Masons |
& Suzanne Richards Guide Leader |
& the Electrical Contractor |
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| Elaine Claire County Guide Commissioner | PGM replies |
| thanks all for donations & help |
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| A mains electrical cable plus a total update of all electrics was also carried out, this work being done and donated to the guides by a local electrical contractor The rest of the work was all carried out by volunteers and was made possible by a substantial donation from the West Lancashire Mark Masons. Thus enabling the premises to be used by the community as well as the guides. | |
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PGM demonstrates his HI-Vis Jacket |
PGM & Michael Clarke proving that |
for guiding Brownies |
the money was well spent |
Article and Photographs courtesy of Tony Shaw |
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