We’re absolutely delighted to bring you the latest update from Bryn Hall and it’s safe to say we’ve reached a real turning point in the project. After a lot of dedicated work on preparing the site, clarifying our vision, and with determination to get the building open by Summer, this once-empty building is being brought back to life in the most extraordinary way.
Thanks to the hard work of our contractors and the continued support of the community, we’ve seen incredible progress over recent weeks. The internal studwork has now been fully completed, giving structure and definition to the building’s layout. As you walk through the spaces, you can now see the distinct areas beginning to take shape, each one holding the potential for gatherings, creativity, care, children’s activities, and learning.
Externally, metal wall cladding continues to be installed, and roof sheet installation, insulating, vapour control, and plasterboarding are all underway. These are the essential steps that ensure the building will be secure, warm, and functional for generations to come.
The first fix mechanical and electrical works comprising the initial wiring, plumbing, and systems are complete, giving us a strong foundation. With that stage done, and the second fix ready to go, we’re now moving into the more visible and characterful aspects of the build.
We’re currently at the exciting stage of choosing floor colours and internal door finishes: decisions that will define the look and feel of what will be the Trethomas Life Centre and bring personality and warmth to the space. These choices may seem small, but they speak volumes about the welcoming, high-quality space we want to offer the community.
Our kitchen has been ordered and is now being measured up on site. Once fitted, this kitchen will serve countless community meals, coffee mornings, events, and celebrations.
As we move towards the final stages of the build, there are still a few key elements we need help with, especially those that add the final polish to the project and make Bryn Hall truly shine.
We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone who could help with:
- Designing and producing a high-quality external sign for the building – something elegant, eye-catching, and in keeping with the building’s character and purpose
- Ground works and landscaping – currently, this vital work falls outside our main contract and existing funding, so we are actively applying for grants to help us transform the outdoor spaces. If you or your organisation can help with this in any way, we would be immensely grateful.
This project is being made possible through the generosity of those who believe in our vision of Bryn Hall becoming The Trethomas Life Centre; a place for children, young people, families, and the wider community to flourish.
If you would like to support the continued development of this vital facility, we warmly invite you to donate through our fundraising page: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/brynhall
Every gift, no matter the size, helps to move us one step closer to opening our doors and welcoming in a new chapter for Trethomas and the surrounding area.
To everyone who has contributed so far whether through donations, volunteering, advice, or simply cheering us on, thank you. We hope you’re as excited as we are to see Bryn Hall coming back to life. There is still work to be done, but we’re getting there, and we look forward to sharing more milestones with you in the weeks ahead.
