After sixteen years of constant use, the Centre understandably began to show signs of wear and tear, so in July 2003 a two phase programme of refurbishment, refurnishing and improvement was implemented. 

Phase one

Internal works, now all completed - click to see pictures

Nine en suite bedrooms - decorated, new carpeting, new beds, new bedding and new furniture.  Also new adjustable bed raisers and shower chairs (both horseshoe and horizontal)

Lounge and dining areas - new timber framed ceiling with beams, spotlights etc., decorating, new carpeting and new furniture.

Swimming pool hall - new timber framed ceiling with pvc finish, and new doors to the exterior.

Solar heating - for swimming pool and domestic water.

Kitchen - new units and appliances

New and comprehensive smoke and fire alarm system throughout entire building - no pictures

Phase two

External works completed - click to see pictures

Tarmac of footpaths to and around part of lake (to jetty)

Render of Centre exterior with new fascia, guttering, etc. and tarmac surfacing

Tarmac surface to access driveway and vehicle park, with cattle grid at road entrance

Centre extension to provide entrance cover and spacious foyer, a medical room and an adjacent store room

Additional facilities

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Purchase of eight wheel all terrain Argocat for transporting up to five passengers on either land or water

Purchase of 26 feet trailer, with safety rails and ramp access, for taking up to 25 guests around farm (pics pending)

The Centre faces due south in an obstruction free, rural environment, and is therefore ideally situated to maximise the full energy potential of the sun. Two independent solar systems have been installed.

The system is fully automatic, and is designed to maintain a summer water temperature of approximately 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). Supplementary heating is available via an oil fired boiler if necessary during spring or autumn months.

Heating of domestic water

This system is also fully automatic, and takes the place of the conventional supply of cold replacement water to the purpose made cylinder, by water indirectly heated by solar panels. The temperature of all domestic hot water is boosted according to demand by an oil fired boiler.