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Following
the acquisition of Bourne House Stables, famously
described in the Racing Post as a carbuncle on the
face of Lambourn, a huge amount of work obtaining
the subsequent planning permission ensued. Despite
support from most of the village our planning application
had to surmount a number of hurdles before finally
being granted on 14th May 2007.On November 6th Lord
Oaksey then performed the ceremonial task of turning
the first sod with a silver spade presented by Rob
Speirs contract manager for builder Leadbitter.
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Once
construction began it was still not all plain sailing.
The archeological survey uncovered a number of ancient
artifacts which although to form part of a future
display once construction is complete, it did hold
up proceedings. In addition Japanese knottweed was
subsequently discovered requiring seemingly endless
clearance under strict vehicle disinfecting procedures.
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However
construction is progressing well and on schedule for
completion around the end of 2008. Further pictures
will be posted as construction progresses.
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