Under those circumstances, it was not difficult to raise enough money to have the cottage converted to its new use, and even go out to seek tenders for the extension. Becky, for her husband, John, was not interested in the property if he could not sell it, sought tenders from five local builders, all of whom were recommended by the Steering Committee.
All of the tenders were competitive, but one was outstanding. A firm called Marlyn Construction Services, from out of town, offered to build the extension completely free of charge and supply the materials at cost price. Upon closer negotiations, it transpired that the boss of the company and his four sons were Spiritualists and would carry out the necessary renovation themselves in their free time, which meant that it would take longer to c
