THE FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE PUMP AT THE LAMB

took control of the former home of the Village Pump Folk Club at the Lamb Inn, Trowbridge. The friends have signed a ten-year lease with the building's owners, Wadworth & Co and plan to re-open the building as an arts venue. The work to transform this unused building will be done in phases

• Repair the roof, installing sound/heat insulation to current specifications.
• Widening the main entrance door to comply with disabled access requirements.
• Renovating existing interior stairs to comply with current requirements.
• Move and enlarge ground floor fire exit.
• Move and enlarge first floor fire exit and install new fire escape.
• Install an independent electricity supply.
• Apply for Premises License.
• Ensure necessary insurance cover is in place.

On completion of phase 1 we will be able to offer the building for the following uses,

• Performance of live music.
• Performance of theatrical entertainment.
• Rehearsal of music.
• Rehearsal of plays, etc.
• Art exhibitions.
• Workshops for musicians, etc. (It is hoped that workshops can be arranged with visiting performers to coincide with their performance at the venue).
• Meeting place for local clubs and groups.
  

• Install a new cost effective and environmentally friendly heating system.
• Install a new lighting system with overall lighting,
• controlled house lighting,
• controlled stage lighting.
• Install a sound system with a sound loop compatible with hearing aids. The system to include facilities to record.

On completion of phase 2 we will be able to offer the following services,

• Improved facilities for live performances including full balance sound for the hard of hearing.
• The opportunity for performers to produce recordings for demonstration purposes.
• Performances will be available to local broadcasters including hospital radio.

• Build 'back stage' facilities and storage room.
• Install screen and projection facilities for films, etc.

The items in phase 3 are mentioned as possible improvements that could be made to the building and may well be added to as the possible uses become clearer.