Hoppers is making steady progress and we are planning to open for Heritage Open Days this year - details on www.heritageopendays.org.uk. We have about two weeks to get everything finished, so we are all systems go! Whilst downstairs has been getting a refurbishment, we have also given upstairs a fresh look. Do come and visit us.

Hoppers continues to dry out and many dehumidifiers now occupy the space on the ground floor as well as many air movers (fans) to help circulate the air and encourage the moisture out of the walls and flooring. Once the moisture has been disturbed it is removed by the dehumidifiers. I am surprised that there is still water dribbling out of the tubes from the dehumidifiers, although not as much, but still it's surprising after 9 weeks. Our contractors visit once a week to take moisture readings from various areas of the building.