The campaign to Save the Henry Jenkins is has been featured in an extensive article in the Yorkshire Post It includes a picture of the Saturday’s protest outside the pub – as well a picture of Mr Fielder looking on.
The campaign has also featured on Radio York and Stray FM are due to broadcast an item in advance of today’s crucial meeting of the Harrogate Borough Council’s Planning Committee – when the fate of the Henry Jenkins will be decided
There was a great turnout for a Save the Henry Jenkins photoshoot this morning – despite it being windy and damp.
A photographer from the Yorkshire Post turned out to take pictures of the event featuring protest signs and placards and great Henry Jenkins beards and hats.
The crowd were cheery and unanimous in support for saving the Henry Jenkins from demolition and examining viable options for future use.
Richard also featured in a live interview on Radio York early in the morning previewing the protest, Stray FM have visited Kirkby Malzeard to record an interview – and will broadcast an item on Tuesday morning – and the Ripon Gazette have also asked for pictures of our protest. There should be a report in the Yorkshire Post on Monday.
THE BIG DECISION ON THE PLANNING APPLICATION TO DEMOLISH THE HENRY JENKINS COMES NEXT TUESDAY WHEN THE PLANNING COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE ON THE FATE OF THE PUB.
If you can, please meet at 1.15pm Tuesday (February 28) for show of strength outside the Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2SG.
Then we need to go inside in good time for for the start of the
meeting at 2:00pm. There are already some spare seats going (no need for every one to take their cars). Please email kevin@thehenryjenkins.com if you want a ride or if you have seats to spare.
PLEASE TRY TO MAKE IT IF YOU CAN – IF WE GET A GOOD TURNOUT, MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE SHOULD BE IN NO DOUBT OF THE STRENGTH OF FEELING!
With the Owner’s permission, we inspected the Henry Jenkins to see the condition it is in and what would would need to be done to return it back to a Pub or other facility.
The owner had said he was prepared to look at an offer from a community group in the future, so a record of the existing condition is needed to assess possible refurbishment costs.
Bar area
We were shocked by the extent of damage, and considering that it was meant to be for sale as a running Pub, were surprised to see that all Pub rooms were stripped and even upstairs accommodation kitchen, bathroom and walls removed.
Stripping out the Pub, while tragic for those who used to drink there, did, however, allowed us to see an open plan of the interior and may help to plan for future use design if the Pub is saved from demolition.
It also allowed us to assess the structural integrity,which still looks sound with some cracking in the exterior walls caused by the use of cement based mortar for pointing which is fairly easily repaired with removal and re pointing with a lime based mortar.
Other parts of the building can be refurbished and brought back to life, although it will take time and money.
If you feel passionate to Save the Henry Jenkins after seeing the pictures on the website, then help out by considering attending the Saturday gathering or the actual planning meeting.
See note at – http://thehenryjenkins.com/2017/02/23/henry-jenkins-decision-soon-can-you-help/
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As you should have heard, Harrogate Council planning officers are recommending that Fielder’s plans for demolition of Henry Jenkins be REFUSED (see last update on website here )
But there is no room for complacency … because members of the Planning Committee don’t have to follow this advice and they could still approve the plans on Tuesday!
We need YOUR help for:
Saturday Protest – Henry Jenkins 10am
Protest outside the Henry Jenkins this Saturday morning.
The Yorkshire Post have expressed interest and want to send out a photographer and local radio stations are also being contacted.
Please email Richard (richard_sadler01@hotmail.com) if you think you can attend. Please tell all, any friends/ neighbours who may be sympathetic. Kids also welcome (this is about the future of our community).
Show of force at Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
We need to be there at 1pm in good time for start of meeting at 2pm. The Save the Henry Jenkins group will be addressing the meeting to outline case for saving the pub.
We need a good show of support inside the meeting room – and possibly also outside, as members arrive.
As with Saturday’s event, please email Richard (richard_sadler01@hotmail.com). if you think you can attend. Please encourage friends/ neighbours who may be sympathetic to come along! It’s time to make our voices heard!
