OK, my last run at it for today, getting late here time for bed!
It’s going to be incredibly difficult to describe the development without having visual plans which will take some time. If somebody jumps in before me and builds a new north stand in the next six months fair play.
Imagine a large open spacious airy first floor concourse, with tall glass panels to the façade creating a bright open feel, opening glass doors leading out to a convex curved outside balcony to the front offering good weather seating and viewing.
To one end a striking copper clad micro-brewery proudly polished and in full view behind a long full width stylish bar offering a full range of drinks, food and of course our own (carbon negative) craft beers all in a sumptuous carpeted area. Open from 10am (every day except match day) offering superb breakfasts, lunches, coffees, teas through to Sunday roasts. Sundays
The surroundings have the feel of a stylish café or coffee shop with comfortable sofas, tables, carpets even table lamps and co-working spaces, intimate areas, perfect for families going to the cinema, friends to meet chill out.
To the opposite end to the bar a raised stage area for entertainment, bands, every possibility you can think of, but in normal use chairs and tables for dining, on Saturday night The Bonzo Dog do Da Band, on Wednesday night Sticky Ribs and coleslaw!
Of course most of this furniture disappears on match day to designed storage areas in this multipurpose venue. The private (Brian Lomax) suites viewing the pitch offer further opportunities as part of a whole event, match entertainment and can be accessed directly into the venue, the wedding table in the suite the dancing and party in the venue.
The Trust (Us) would proudly share pitch viewing offices, admin centre and part of the venue management suite where visitors or those interested in our community venture can be welcomed in luxury and comfort, no more draughty town halls for meetings, lattes all round.
I give you the ultimate 365 day a year community clubhouse that makes a huge annual profit.
When the visuals come out and its in the papers and on social media around the world I’m sure 2000 or so will want to spend just £500 (the first deposit) to have their name proudly displayed on such a building, the momentum will go from there. Nowhere they can turn really?
You can legally make plans on any property regardless of ownership so nothing ventured...the community own it anyway we just want to use it for a more worthwhile purpose, we will pay for the alterations ourselves.
Please give an estimate on yr proposed stand scheme.