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Restoration
and Regeneration: The Old Bothy
In starting
Envirowork Lewisham a base had to be found. The old derelict 'Bothy' in
Hilly Fields was suitable but quite a challenge as it had attracted anti-social
elements and was in bad repair. Lewisham now has an asset instead of a
liability on its books.
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The Bothy (Old Park-keeper’s Hut/Small Building - Gaelic) in Hilly
Fields, was a derelict, burnt out, drug den and a worthless eyesore.
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The
Bothy, as it is now with external electrics and water for community
events such as the Hilly Fields Farmers’ Market. The building
is now one of Envirowork Lewisham’s offices and is an asset on
Lewisham’s portfolio.
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The Old
Bothy yard was cleared and improved to encourage privacy and foundations
were laid for extending the buildings in the future.
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Trainees erecting trellis to shield the Bothy from the neighbours (and
vice versa). The wall is now cloaked in creepers and has shrubs along
the base.
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Trainees
laying the foundations to a base for a tools storage container by the
Bothy building. Cement mixers and levelling techniques were used.
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