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Getting Warmer - Priory Update
Getting Warmer - Priory Update
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Everything worthwhile takes time, and insulating the upper rooms to make the Priory warm in winter and cool in summer is really worthwhile. It's important in order to keep our energy bills reasonable, and absolutely vital to the comfort of future guests.
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So even though we've not got much in the way of new pictures for you this week, rest assured that this essential work is going steadily. It's just that one section of newly insulated wall looks very much like another!
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It's not just the converted attic rooms getting this treatment, those of you who've already visited the Priory in person may recognise this as one of the first floor bedrooms. George is working methodically through the whole house. It's a long job, but we're getting there!
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And that's thanks to our regular loyal donors, whose generosity - often topped up just when we need it most by out-of-the-blue donations from individuals who we haven't heard from for ages, or even never before - continues to help get us towards the finishing line. Every extra donation is as important as it is greatly appreciated, please keep them coming!
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Thank you if you can help, and God bless you if you can't. Deus Vult!
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Easter in Our Chapel
Tomorrow is by far the most imp;ortant day in our calendar, and our sweet little chapel is ready for Easter.
As always, our Sunday sermon will be broadcast at 4 p.m. London time, do please join us for the extra special sermon.
Wrapping Up Warm - Priory Update
Wrapping Up Warm - Priory Update
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With all the structural work done and all three roof lights (two of which are also fire escapes) installed, this week has seen us move on to insulating the Priory House roof.
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As you probably know, the island of Ireland often sees periods of cold and damp, so high spec insulation isn't just a matter of saving money on heating costs, it's also needed to keep the two bedrooms in the converted roof space toasty warm for our guests. It certainly doesn't look warm in our first picture, which shows George and Jim with all the structural work done, but not a scrap of insulation in place.
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Our next picture certainly looks much better, with the wall having had its multi-layer insulation applied. Just imagine that all boarded, plastered, painted and perhaps with a framed picture there to personalise the place. Well, it's all going to happen, and quite soon!
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The whole Priory House will not be ready for this year's Knighting Ceremony in June, but we are aiming to have a lot more progress to show to our visitors during their trip here. Just how much progress depends on cash flow. Quite bluntly, materials and builder's time all cost money. If we haven't got it, we have no choice but to slow to a snail's pace. If the money keeps coming in, we can keep George working full time and keep him supplied with materials.
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The house is here, we have turned our vision of the ocmpletely project into plans and into a huge amount of essential, 'heavy' work already done. But we need YOUR help to keep on going.
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Thank you if you can help, and God bless you if you can't. Deus Vult!