Demolition of our 100-year-old boathouse started in earnest during the week commencing Monday, 5th August, once the asbestos tiles had been removed from the roof. By Wednesday, 14th August half the boathouse, changing rooms and flat had disappeared. By Sunday, 25th August there was not much more to be done and by Monday, 2nd September demolition was complete.
Take a look at the photos! (https://quintinboatclub.org/gallery/index.php?ref=3482).
What a unique and empowering way to celebrate International Women's Day on the river with 3500 women! The electric atmosphere and energy on the river and the banks were truly inspiring. The weather was stunning, but we had lumpy, bumpy water and a headwind; we stood...
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An updated aerial view of the boathouse site to compare with that taken in January. The second floor concrete slab has been poured and all the shuttering and most of the jacks removed.