The site of Midsomer Norton's famous greenhouse has been cleared, the first step in its rebuilding. The original foundations are still there but will need levelling off as there's been some slipping. And we already have a member willing to take on the task of restoring this iconic part of the station. Once rebuilt it will supply flowers for the gardens and hanging baskets and, hopefully, organic vegetables for the catering coach.
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The next stage is to ascertain which bits of the foundations are stable enough to build on. Most of the perimeter is stable, but because the floor is uneven due to slipping, the outside edge in parts is bowed outwards, which is going to make rebuilding interesting for someone who hasn't done any bricklaying before! Also, we have to get a good idea of what the original structure was like. Fortunately there are a number of photos in existence, and some plans, but if anyone knows of any more or knows anyone who actually worked at the station or went inside the greenhouse and can remember roughly what it was like, that would be brilliant.
Robin
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