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The Proposed Rescue of The Tollesbury Granary, Tollesbury, Essex

MEHBT The Mid Essex Historic Buildings Trust www.MEHBT.org.uk BBC Restoration Village 9 pm BBC2 28 July 2006 Campaign Brochure. The Proposed Rescue of The Tollesbury Granary, Tollesbury, Essex. Prepared by Alan Coday MEHBT Project Organiser July 2006 alan.coday@MEHBT.org.uk 01245 227948.

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The Proposed Rescue of The Tollesbury Granary, Tollesbury, Essex

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  1. MEHBT The Mid Essex Historic Buildings Trust www.MEHBT.org.ukBBC Restoration Village9 pm BBC2 28 July 2006 Campaign Brochure The Proposed Rescue of The Tollesbury Granary, Tollesbury, Essex Prepared by Alan Coday MEHBT Project OrganiserJuly 2006alan.coday@MEHBT.org.uk01245 227948 … as we form a Maritime & Local History Visitor and Educational Resource Centre Tollesbury Granary...

  2. What...? ...is happening at Tollesbury Granary? …is so special about Tollesbury Granary? What Needs to be Done? Your Questions Answered... How much will Restoration cost? Who will Benefit? What if we don’t WIN the BBC Restoration Village most popular Vote? Who is Involved? Can You Help by attending the BBC Restoration Village Roadshow ? Where is Tollesbury Granary? Who can you Contact?

  3. What...? ...is happening at Tollesbury Granary? …is so special about Tollesbury Granary? This 150 yr old Grade 2 listed building now presents an opportunity for the whole community... It’s always been at the front line of ‘the sail and the plough’...forgrain storage, fishing and boatbuilding... ...a byegone commercial heart not to be forgotton. Tollesbury Granary Restoration Campaign will rescue this listed building for the community. … as we form a Maritime and Local History Visitor and Educational Resource Centre BBC Restoration Village will fund this project if enough people VOTE (from 28/7/06 til 2/8/06) forTollesbury Granary 09013 600500Calls from a BT landline will cost £1, cost of calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. More than 75p from each call will go to ‘The Restoration Fund’ a BBC registered charity (no 1098895) to help restore the winning building, providing it fulfils the conditions set out by the Charity’s Trustees

  4. Modest, Sympathic Alterations… ...versatile, flood-robust ground floor exhibition space, thermally insulated upper storey with binocular benches, movable classroom furniture, visitor information points, basic kitchen & sanitary facilities. Hilary Brightmnan Conservation Architect’s Feasibility Study optimises spaces & spectacular views without compromising listed character. Essential Repairs …to the structure and fabric as described by Engineers The Brian Morton Partnership within the Feasibility Study. Sound conservation philosophy is at the heart of the Mid Essex Historic Building Trust’s work. What Needs to be Done? Flood Defence Work… currently flooding ~ 6 times per year but needing an impractical 1.5m elevation to avoid this, a mere 450 mm lift would reduce flooding to an exciting, educational, yet manageable once per year. You would be introduced to the tide tables when you book this Granary! Access for All… a discrete lift and a new external stairway will provide safe access whilst making the most of the spectacular 1st floor river views. You will be able to VOTE Tollesbury Granaryon BBC Restoration Village 09013 600500From 28/7/06 til 2/8/06. Calls from a BT landline will cost £1, cost of calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. More than 75p from each call will go to BBC registered charity (no 1098895) ‘The Restoration Fund’ Legal and Contractual Procurement… by the Mid Essex Historic Buildings Trust to ensure a loing term sustainable use for this listed building.

  5. How much will Restoration cost? Repairs £110,000 Alterations £100,000 Professionals £40,000Total £250,000* Repairs…Prelims & Temp Works £ 45,000Fabric Repairs £ 22,000Structural Repairs £ 42,000Rounded* to £110,000 Alterations…Raise footings £ 9,000 Install lift £ 18,000Fabric alterations £ 58,000Contingencies £ 17,000Rounded* to £100,000 Professionals…Fees & Planning £ 40,778 Rounded* to £ 40,000 But it will only cost you £1 to VOTE Tollesbury Granaryon BBC Restoration Village 09013 600500From 28/7/06 til 2/8/06. Calls from a BT landline will cost £1, cost of calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. More than 75p from each call will go to BBC registered charity (no 1098895) ‘The Restoration Fund’ * A precise costing of £251,778 has been calculated after the detailed Feasibility Study (funded by the Architectural Heritage Fund) by Hilary Brightman Conservation Architect (Maldon) engaging Chartered Quantity Surveyors Daniel Connal Partnership.

  6. Tollesbury Residents……will have a riverfront to be proud of and a new venue to enjoy Visitors by Road……will have a clear destination with parking facilities and marked paths and sea wall walks Who will Benefit? School Parties……from East Angia and beyond can study Local, Maritime & Natural History from this versatile facility. Visitors by River……gain a focal point directing them to features, facilities and businesses in the village The Nation……retains a listed building but now with a long term sustainable community use. Amenity Groups…...will be able to host events and meetings in a unique building You will be able to VOTE Tollesbury Granaryon BBC Restoration Village 09013 600500From 28/7/06 til 2/8/06. Calls from a BT landline will cost £1, cost of calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. More than 75p from each call will go to BBC registered charity (no 1098895) ‘The Restoration Fund’ Local Businesses……will be ‘on the map’ as visitors are informed and guided to local facilities

  7. Tollesbury Maritime & Natural History Educational Resource Centre… will host local and visiting schools to the wealth of social, economic, maritime and natural history that exists in and around Tollesbury Mid Essex Historic Buildings Trust …a registered charity whose sole purpose is to rescue listed buildings at risk for community benefit. www.MEHBT.org.uk Who is Involved? Woodrolfe Boatyard … will release the building for community benefit. Tollesbury Granary Preservation Trust…will be formed to manage this important community asset on a ‘not for profit basis’ Tollesbury Heritage Group…will finally have a single home for local knowledge & historic artefacts and a ‘new’ venue for meetings and events You are if you VOTE Tollesbury Granaryon BBC Restoration Village 09013 600500From 28/7/06 til 2/8/06. Calls from a BT landline will cost £1, cost of calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. More than 75p from each call will go to BBC registered charity (no 1098895) ‘The Restoration Fund’ Specialist Amenity Groups, RSPB, Essex Wildlife Trust, Ramblers Association, Photographic Clubs, etc, etc, etc, ...will gain a new venue

  8. What if we don’t WIN the BBC Restoration Village most popular Vote? Tollesbury Granary Restoration Campaignwill rescue this listed building for the community… and form a Maritime and Local History Visitor and Educational Resource Centre ... … it will then depend upon raising £251,778 from commercial sponsorship, grants, and charitable donations. … we will therefore need to find at least 36 major sponsors and 778 minor sponsors: Do you live/work in, visit and love the Essex Coast enough to help pledge … 1 donation of £50,0003 donations of £25,0006 “ “ £10,000 10 donations of £5,00016 “ “ £1,000& 778 donations of £1 *cheques will not be cashed in the event of BBC Restoration funding Send your cheque* payable to Mid Essex Historic Buildings Trust marked Tollesbury Granary on the reverse to John Smith-Daye, Lambert Chapman, The Custom House, 112b High St, MALDON CM9 5ET or see our Trustees.

  9. Can You Help by attending the BBC Restoration Village Roadshow ? Tollesbury Granary is on BBC Restoration VillageProgramme 1 on 28 July 2006 9 pm BBC2. The Roadshow will take place during Saturday and Sunday 29 & 30 th July 2006 at the Tollesbury Granary, Woodrolfe Marina, Woodrolfe Rd, Tollesbury. 10 am til 4 pm each day BBC Radio Essex Radio Live Broadcast Saturday til Noon. Local CelebritiesVery Welcomephone 01245 227948 for arrangements Live Band ‘Bushes & Briars’ Mid Essex Historic Buildings Trustees in attendance at all times

  10. Where is Tollesbury Granary? Tollesbury Granary is by Tollesbury Marina at the end of ‘The Hard’Woodrolfe Road Tollesbury CM9 8SE. Tollesbury is on the B1023 from Tolleshunt D’Arcy Tolleshunt D’Arcy is on the B1026 Colchester to Maldon Road

  11. Mid Essex Historic Buildings Trust www.MEHBT.org.uk Chairman Andrew Whiteandrew.white@MEHBT.org.uk tel 01787 227488Project Organiser Alan Coday alan.coday@MEHBT.org.uk tel 01245 227948 Woodrolfe Boatyard Proprietor Julian Goldiemarina@woodrolfe.demon.co.uk tel 01621 869202 Who can you Contact? Tollesbury Maritime & Natural History Educational Resource Centre Proposer Paul Kiffplkiff@aol.com tel 07710 647706 Tollesbury Heritage Group Rev Keith Lovellkeith@mary.freewire.co.uktel 01621 868441 BBC Restoration Villageto VOTE Tollesbury Granary09013 600500.Calls from a BT landline will cost £1, cost of calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. More than 75p from each call will go to our charity The Restoration Fund (charity number 1098895), to help restore the winning building, providing it fulfils the conditions set out by the Trustees of The Restoration Fund. BBC Restoration Village Project Manager Audrey Baird BBC ScotlandTel: 0141 338 2044audrey.baird@bbc.co.uk

  12. MEHBT A Non Profit-Making Charitable Trust Registered Charity No 1073943Ltd by Guarantee & Registered in England No 3643047www.MEHBT.org.uk

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