Members: Tony Gask, Bob Anderson, Dave Wylie, Alan Wylie, Dave Whittingham, John Evans, Lester Payne, Fi Roy, Iain McCallum, Phil Ramsbottom, Chris Thickett

Guest: Alex Dobson

A very successful meet for both amount of work done and good humour.

The work included painting of walls in the dormitories and hall as well as doors in both toilet blocks. Pipework has been modified under the kitchen sinks so that now BOTH COLD TAPS SUPPLY DRINKING WATER. The doorway between the two ground floor dormitories has been completed.

All fire escape routes were checked and signing has been fixed to direct people along primary FIRE EXITS to a Fire Assembly Point in the field in front of the building. A "life hammer" has been installed in the lounge to provide a secondary emergency exit. A replacement lock has been installed at the second gate. Please report any problems or suggestions with these arrangements to Chris.

There was even a break in the weather to allow some work to the car park wall.

Monitoring of ongoing problems (leak at south gable and septic tank) was carried out and the whole of the building, its equipment and surrounding land was checked for any further problems.

Iain produced a splendid lunch on both days - thanks very much, it was obviously very well appreciated by all the workers. And thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm and hard work.

Come down to the hut to work both days or spend one day working and one day on the hill. You will be welcome but if possible please let Chris know in advance as Iain is kindly providing his usual excellent lunch so we need to know approximate numbers to cater for.

The focus of the meet will be to finish off work already started and will include pointing, painting, a spot of woodwork and plumbing, together with some cleaning.

If the weather allows work to the car park wall will be continued.

Working parties tend to be very social affairs, unless you have just emerged from the septic tank, so bring your joke book in your tool box.