The current scheme is costed at around £240k. It involves the building of 2 new courts to compliment (not replace) the existing ones. Behind each court would be a tiered gallery for viewing then changing rooms. Above the changing rooms and viewing area would be a social area intended as extra viewing and an easy lounge cafe. The submission for funds from England Squash has progressed well to date but nationwide there has been over 40 bids in for funds in excess of £100k (we are looking for £115k). Only 3 bids will be successful.

Of the 40 bids, 16 have been rejected to date. We have been told the decision on our bid, which was to have been made in November, has been delayed until December now for the good reason that they are trying to get Sport England to bring more money forward. In notifying us of this delay, England Squash were clear that our bid was seen as a very strong one.

Should this bid progress well, we will still need to find c£130k so we would be very keen in hearing ideas for extra funds especially if there are companies / revenue streams available to support this. The potential to have more members spending more time in a healthy atmosphere would be excellent if we could realise it…