Renting Back of Site......

It would appear that,for the moment anyway,our most practical way forward,which is to rent the site from the SCC, or for them to let it to a market operator, is being given a distinctly "cool" reception...... They are legally obliged to raise money on the site, by either letting it or selling,
ie.they cannot give it away or keep it indefinately !

ARCHITECT CONSULTED.......

In connection with the farmers market proposal,a local architect has had an informal look at the site. He was of the opinion that,whilst a new market building would be desirable were the finance
available, the existing buildings could be saved and converted to a "shell" to cover various activities including a market..... This could be relatively inexpensive and include a new roof and a wide porch, which would make the building far more attractive...... A bonus I like would be retention of local history,this is supposed to be the old wartime NAFFI to support service personnel.....I remember being fascinated myself at such curiosities, so might many in the future.......

GROWERS/CRAFT MARKET SEEMS POPULAR

It seems to us that the idea of holding a farmers and arts/craft markets at the site is emerging as the popular one with Knaphill residents. It could well enable the site to be financially self-supporting, and would also enable other community based activities such as Art classes/shows and music/dancing etc. by local groups to take place during the summer months......