Mixing and applying Lime Render to the outside of the building, involved preparing the straw, making up lime/sand mix, treading it, and applying it to the building. Overalls, wellies and gloves being the dress code. It was oooh so messy, but with a dedicated band, we managed to get the whole building covered with a first coat. This will now dry over the coming month, and subsequent applications of increasing thickness of mix, will then be applied.
So, dear readers, if you have enjoyed watching the progress of this building being constructed ..... how about getting out from behind your computer screen, and get up to EcoWorks in the new year, and volunteer your services.
All could have been done a lot earlier, if a bunch of 'already-skilled' people had just got on with it. But, it was generally descided that by involving many volunteers, folks might go away, and having been inspired by the project, and with a bit of hands-on experience ....... have ideas and help others think about what they could do with other sustainable projects in their own areas.
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Ecoworks is on the Hungerhills allotment site, reached off Ransom Road, St.Anns .....
If needed, they can provide transport from the city centre by arrangement. Ring Tim on 07719 428187 for more info.
Hot drinks supplied; please bring your lunch.
Ecoworks
info@ecoworks.org.uk 
http://www.ecoworks.org.uk >>>>
The story so far:
EcoWorks: Straw Bale work on "eco-building" in St.Anns
Part 1
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/08/321023.html Part 2
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/08/321341.html Part 3
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/08/321520.html Part 4
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/09/323670.html Part 5
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/09/323739.html Part 6
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2005/10/326154.html Part 7
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/08/348189.html Part 8
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/08/348210.html Part 9
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/08/348233.html Part 10
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/08/348254.html Part 11
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/08/348275.html Part 12
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2006/10/353572.html Part 13
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/03/364622.html Part 14
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/03/364643.html Part 15
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/04/367142.html Part 16
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/04/367250.html Part 17
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/05/370333.html Part 18
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/06/373754.html Part 19
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/06/373775.html Part 20
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/07/375507.html Part 21
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/09/381873.html Part 22
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/10/382863.html Part 23
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/12/387066.html Part 24
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/12/387087.html Part 25
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/12/388129.html Part 26
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2007/12/388151.html Part 27
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/03/393265.html Part 28
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/06/400248.html Part 29
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/06/400273.html More to follow, i guess ........ >
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ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email:
tash@indymedia.org Member of the National Union of Journalists [No: 014345]
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"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
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Homage to Tash for his great work
05.06.2008 09:42
In case you thought this is all Tash does...
well he can also knuckle down to serious graft
So some disciples decide Tash deserves to have his feet wahed
and pay homage to him
Tash Fan
Hmm
05.06.2008 21:20
the godfather