In March 2018 White Rose Archers began digging the foundation of this clubhouse. It was completed in 2019, our 75th anniversary year.
White Rose Archer’s Clubhouse – conceived and constructed by club members Paul Howlett
8th March 2017 – A bare field Ian Wright
6th June 2018 – Digging the foundations Richard Hudson
8th June 2018 – Concrete delivered by pump Ian Wright
Across the beautiful 300 year-old packhorse bridge club members carried:-
52 tonnes concrete blocks
23 tonnes sand, gravel and cement
3 tonnes timber
2 tonnes roofing sheet
2 wash basins
1 kitchen sink
2 toilets and cisterns
1 water tank
22nd July 2018 – Concrete breeze blocks for the walls waiting to be manhandled to the site Paul Howlett22nd July 2018 – Construction underway. Up to floor level! Paul Howlett30th October 2018 Ian Wright2nd November 2018 – Starting to take shape Richard Hudson7th November 2018 – Wall to one elevation complete Richard Hudson6th November 2018 – Delivering and installing timber roof trusses Paul Howlett6th November 2018 – Roof taking shape Paul Howlett19th November 2018 – Timber roof trusses all in place Richard Hudson19th November 2018 – Roof sheeting being fitted Richard Hudson22nd November 2018 – Roof sheeting nearing completion Richard Hudson26th November 2018 – Building shell completed Richard Hudson11th December 2018 – Looking good in the sun Richard Hudson4th March 2019 – Interior. Walls, floor and ceiling painted, and one toilet being built Richard Hudson1st September 2019 – Finishing touches to the outside painting Richard Hudson30th September 2019 – Dai Hallgarth adding the finishing touches to the club logo Richard Hudson5th October 2019 – WRA Autumn Longbow Shoot. First view visitors had of our new clubhouse Ian Wright
Members did the plumbing, electrical work, flag laying, step building, landscaping, demolition of old toilet/storage building, planting of 500 tree saplings, fitting of wind turbine and solar panel, flooring, ceiling and roof insulation, painting inside and out. Approximately 3,500 hours labour at a total cost of £35,000 being well under half of the estimated cost.
