Summer Camp 2008
The Shaws, Cudham, Kent - 7th-19th August 2008
There was plenty of work available at this year’s Summer Camp at the Shaws Campsite, Cudham in Kent. In fact there was so much work that a number of jobs were not finished during the camp and London SAGGA are holding a few more service days to finish off the jobs.
Here is a breakdown of the work that was done:
Copps Cottage Gas Compound: 4 man days + 2 children
helping! 
Old fence removed and fence posts re-seated (+ concreted), gate repositioned and new fence erected allowing for visibility for fire safety. The new fence was creosoted.
Lordside Toilet/Show block: approx 12 woman days
Insides of front facing toilets painted internally walls and floors. Insides of rear toilets and showers varnished walls and painted floors.
Lords Wood Footpath: approx 8 man days + 12 children days
Path widened at top in two sections, including some fallen tree root removal and several trees felled. The path was made more accessible for those with mobility difficulties.
Trim Trail: approx 12 man days
This project was started but not completed during the camp. The work done on the project included the clearing of six for trim trail bases and the installation of one of the bases, the tyres. All the other equipment required for the project was sought and was ready to be put in place.
Goddington Toilets: approx 25 man days 
This project, which was completed, was the construction of a small toilet block. Three toilets and a sink unit were installed including, structure, water, plumbing and sewage.
Chelsfield Hut: approx 70 man days (onsite) + planning and preparation time!
This was a major project to refurbish and enhance one of the wooden buildings on the site. The following work was done on the building during the camp:
Externally - Trees were cut back to clear roof, all windows cleaned and the window frames given a coat of preserver, but were not varnished. The external wooden walls of the building were re-creosoted. The roof was stripped and replaced. General repairs were made to the joists and guttering. New underlay and roof felt were laid and a new roof light fitted.
Main room – waterproof layer and insulation was applied to all walls
and ceiling. The main door was 
repaired. Most ply cladding was fitted and
a new door way, with steps, was cut leading into the kitchen.
Kitchen – new screed floor laid, walls and ceiling waterproof layer, and insulation applied. New door fitted and doorway cut into bathroom with a new step. Most of the ply wall cladding was fitted. New worktops and counters built, and the sink inlaid.
The plumbing and sealing of the sink and worktops was not completed in the time.
Toilets – new screed floor was laid, new basins and toilet bowls added and plumbed in. A new wall and door was put in to make an external access toilet.
By the end of the camp the majority of the building work had been completed in the Chelsfield Hut, with a few jobs still needing to be addressed. The hut needs decorating throughout, following the construction of new walls and floors.