Future Action
Submitted by morag on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 07:50.The Basement at 24 lever Street is still unsafe (and somewhat minging) after the fire last year. At the last collective meeting consensus was we want a social centre back in manchester and we are aiming to move back to the refurbished and fully accessible premises as soon as we can. We have won the legal dispute with the landlord re: tenancy issues (for full minutes of the meeting please email mustsocial@yahoo.co.uk)
NEW NEWS...at last...
Submitted by morag on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 10:21.sorry this site hasn't been updated much, that's mostly because things have been going on behind the scenes at a very frustrating pace and we've been mired in a world of tenancy rights and roof repairs.
however, many people remain positive and commited to the idea of a social centre in manchester and now, finally, we will know what is happening to 24 lever street and when / how / if we will be moving back in.
come along and find out the latest - and get involved in our resurrection - at a meeting next monday
The Basement is rising like a phoenix....
Submitted by mickfuzz on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 03:58.Monday 26th November, 6.30-9.00pm at the Friends Meeting House, Mount Street
- Start somewhere new and build on what the basement achieved
- Renegotiate the deal at Lever Street (probably; we are taking legal advice)
- Give up on the idea of a Manchester social centre
- Do something else!
Basement Overview
The Basement is a social centre in Central Manchester with a vegan cafe, library, bookshop, computer hub, meeting venue and exhibition space.
The Basement is a place for all those who are sick of Manchester's polluted streets and corporate takeover, angered by wars, environmental damge, animal abuse and mainstream media lies. People who want to turn the world upside down to start making things better.
REOPENING and fundraisers: news update
Submitted by morag on Wed, 07/25/2007 - 02:49.work has finally begun on the roof of 24 Lever Street (the start was apparently delayed due to the heavy rain and the failure of next door to remove their portacabin)
the landlord has put in writing that work on the whole building will take approx 5 months but that we will be able to get back in earlier than most tenants due to having a seperate entrance
THE BASEMENT IN THE ATTIC SATURDAY 21st JULY 2007
Submitted by statto on Tue, 07/17/2007 - 07:17.
NEWS UPDATE - a longer closure than expected
Submitted by morag on Mon, 06/04/2007 - 07:01.Some bad news I'm afraid. Although The Basement is structurally sound and in good spirits the fire damage sustained by the rest of 24 Lever Street was much more severe than we were originally told. Most significantly the top two floors were gutted by fire
and office above us was waterlogged. Their floorboards (ie our ceiling) needs totally replacing.
Clear up and access update
Submitted by Eleanor on Mon, 05/21/2007 - 06:16.We should have access to the Basement from Tuesday 22nd May. This means that it is full steam ahead with repairs and cleaning up so that the Basement can open up again as soon as possible.
There is a meeting at the Castle pub on Monday 21st at 7. This will probably move down to the Basment to assess what needs to be done - so if you are late, try there.
Further updates will be put on this website, and emailed out to the general list.
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Submitted by mickfuzz on Thu, 05/03/2007 - 04:42.As you may have heard the Basement Social Centre has suffered water and smoke damage from a massive fire in the building next door.
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THE BASEMENT 24 LEVER STREET
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The Basement, Manchester’s Social Centre and Hub for alternative culture, radical politics, campaigning and art, was badly damaged by the huge fires in the Northern Quarter this week.
Sprinkler system stopped the fire from engulfing 24 Lever Street the same way it had neighbouring buildings, but there is now a great deal of flood and smoke damage to contend with.
Sadly the Basement will now be closed for essential repairs until further notice. It is hoped that the project will re-open its doors within the next 3 weeks. Apologies to all our user groups and customers.
We have had many kind offers of help and support as people from all over the city and beyond move to celebrate the space and the unique place it is. We are not yet allowed into the building to begin restoration work, but are moving to be as effective as possible once we can begin rebuilding. Many thanks to all the individuals and groups who are going to hold benefits for us, and help us get through this temporary set back!
In the mean time, many events, including the Mutant Media Freak Show, have been cancelled or re-scheduled. Alternative venues have been found for many of the events and meetings, such as MERCI, the Yard Theatre, Student’s Union and Friends Meeting House.
The Basement performs a unique role in the city centre, providing individuals and user groups with a free space to meet, eat, campaign, show and make art, hold events and work. We all need to work together to reopen as soon as possible! We are especially in need of people with particular skills to volunteer. To get involved in the refurbishment of the project please visit our temporary website and register with your contact details and availability. There is also a space on the website to donate via PayPal. We welcome any offers of financial help, time, equipment or general support.
The Basement wishes to thank all those who have supported us so far, and have offered help in various ways. We hope this support will continue as we enter a new phase in the life of the project.
we enter a new phase in the life of the project.
You can sign up to help here.
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The fire was the subject of a podcasting workshop in Ordsall you can listen to audio here
