External decorations; Result of Poll... Oxford Blue

There were 40 votes recorded, either by survey monkey or paper survey.

The results were

Block	Votes
Oxford Blue	21	53.00%
Forest Green	9	22.00%
Grey	10	25.00%
Total	40	100.00%
Fire doors -
	Votes
Oxford Blue	17	43.00%
Forest Green	6	15.00%
Grey	5	12.00%
Cherry	6	15.00%
Red	6	15.00%
Total	40	100.00%

Minutes of the committee meeting of 11 April

The minutes of the Shakespeare Tower house group committee meeting held on 11 April have now been approved and can be found here
The minutes are also posted on the 01 notice board

External Decorations

Several residents of Shakespeare Tower, including Helen Goddard and Ted Reilly from the committee met representatives of the external decoration team (K&M McLoughlin)  on 19 May together with Sheila Delaney and Steven Murray of the estate office.
By now you will have received the survey monkey with the colour and finish options.
The painting work will start on June 13 and last for 12 weeks.
During this time you will be informed on a day to day basis when the decorators will be on your balcony. At some point you will need to be present to enable the painters to paint the edges that require doors or windows to be open. The doors or windows will need to be open for 8 hours for drying. The decorators are not able to use key permission.
The decoration team will keep us all informed through newsletters, which will include contact phone numbers and email addresses.
As soon as these are available they'll be posted on the useful numbers section of the blog

Photographic Exhibition Chance to Barbican from a new angle 13 - Extended to 20 April

You might be inerested in this free photographic exhibition which extends over this weekend.
In addition to looking at the images you get a chance to see the Barbican from a different angle.

I took the picture below when I went to the last exhibition there

WHERE: Finsbury Tower, 103 Bunhill Row, Islington, London EC1Y 8ND

WHEN: Wednesday 13th extended to 20th April 2016, open daily from 10am to 3pm

WHAT: Performance was conceived early in 2012 as British excitement grew in anticipation of hosting the Olympics. Local sporting events were photographed as communities played their part in preparing for the Games. Our sports photographers have captured some of the tension, excitement and sheer spectacle of a remarkable sporting year.

Other photographers concentrated on artistic events, from dance and theatre to street performance and music. Strong images were produced with costume, make up and photo editing software.

This exhibition highlights the transitory nature of action-orientated photography.

COST: Entry is free - No tickets required

WHO: Anyone who you think may enjoy a photographic exhibition!

WEBSITE: www.thephotographicangle.co.uk

External Decorations Briefing and Consultation 19 May 7 pm

Steven Murray of the Barbican Estate Office will be attending a briefing and consultation session on the 19 May at 7 pm in the Lilac room. 
We will be discussing the colour choices and how we, as residents can help to ensure that the work is carried out to a high standard. In addition Steve will explain how the contractors will liaise with residents to schedule the work.

Go and see Much Ado directed by Shakespeare Tower's  own Alex Pearson. You can get more details and book tickets here.

Underfloor Heating

We've produced a short note on the underfloor heating system. You can find it here

Shakespeare Tower AGM 19:30 7th March Frobisher Room 1 Level 4

The 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shakespeare House Group will be held on Monday 7th March in Meeting Room 1 on level 4 of Frobisher Crescent. The Agenda will be posted here nearer the time.
The committee would  like to invite residents to join the committee
Some of the existing committee are now standing down after long service to make room for others. The committee is keen to recruit new members and wants to ensure that everyone feels able to volunteer to serve on the committee. You may have noticed a lot of new faces in the lifts over the last few years. There has been a significant change in the demographics in the Tower, particularly more residents with young children.
 
The nomination and election procedure is very simple and informal. This takes place at each AGM and we would like to invite you to put your name forward. You can nominate yourself at the AGM or before it. 

If you'd like to find out more about the committee and how you could get involved please leave your contact details on our Contact us page

Concrete testing - Shakespeare Tower

From the BEO

Further to our letter of the 26^th November, please be aware that the concrete testing will begin on Shakespeare Tower on Monday 4^th January.

Please note that the concrete testing works for the tower blocks will only be carried out to areas that were not covered in the previous concrete testing such as the internal facings to the balconies and any other recessed areas.

·         The survey involves all areas of the balconies being hammer tested and small samples of concrete will be taken for Chloride testing. There will be some drilling in order to take these samples but any disturbance is anticipated to be minimal.

·         If any loose areas of concrete are found these will be safely removed by the contractors.

Access for the works will be along the balconies. Please note that contractor will buzz up before accessing balconies.

Structural Renovations Surveyors will not commence work on the buildings until after 09.00 and will work between Monday & Friday except in exceptional circumstances when you will be advised.

Should you have any initial queries please contact your House Officer in the first instance.