Capital brewspace - Location/Rental/Rates

[Shane Phelan]

We had a conversation with TOG last night when filling the barrel. The place next door to them is still in use and it is more of a dumping ground for their neighbours who use it to leave their old promotional props in case they need them again.

Rent would be approximately €1000/month for somewhere the size of TOG and the rates for a place with their facilities (Toilet, kitchen etc) could be up to €1000/month in addition to the rent. They are registered as a charity so do not have to pay that level of rates, I don't know if we would be able to do that anyway.

In reality we would be starting somewhere small unless we share with someone.

[Shane Phelan]

Also I think a few of us are going to have to commit to joining TOG. We have been saying "yeah yeah will join soon bla bla" for ages now.

[Padraic]

Also I think a few of us are going to have to commit to joining TOG. We have been saying "yeah yeah will join soon bla bla" for ages now.

I even have the form filled out!

I think as much as becoming members we should start getting involved in the other things they are running over there. (I must learn how to pick locks!)

It's a pity the place across will not work out, 2,000 a month would be a bit on the pricey side to be sure, but our own space would be great...

[Rossa]

It could be fantastic. It would be perfect for group buy storage, demos, projects, yeast bank ..you name it.

[Ciderhead]

2k a Month, jeez, I thought the NHC motto was "We can get that for nothing"!

[Bubbles]

Jesus. Even 1K a month is a considerable chunk of cash for having the convenience of a clubhouse.

Is the NHC funding this from subscriptions, or are the Capital Brewers going on a solo run?

[Ciderhead]

Are you on crack !
Thats a 100% solo run. Those guys are soo loaded, ooh to be a capital brewer 

[Bubbles]

'dem city slickers... 

Seriously though, assuming monthly rent of €1000 and rates of €500, and say membership of 20 (?) - you're going to be asking the CB members to come up with 75 bucks a month.

[Shane Phelan]

1k/year is a more realistic target to be honest.

This is what 400/month will get you...

[irish_goat]

1k/year is a more realistic target to be honest.

This is what 400/month will get you...

2 mins from what is going to be my former house! Would have been perfect.

Seriously though lads, I think we'll need more members before a clubhouse can happen.

[DEMPSEY]

I think that a few club members who currently rent should get together and rent a house with a large garage connected to it. You can then have a clubhouse on tap (no your honour,it's not a shebeen,its a clubhouse in which we brew beer ).

[Rossa]

Seriously though lads, I think we'll need more members before a clubhouse can happen.

Yep...but a joint venture could be the way.