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Church leaders look forward to exhibition in the heart of England
Dozens of leaders from churches across the Midlands met at Cranmore Park in Solihull at the end of June, venue for the upcoming CRE Midlands 23 on 8/9 Nov. In the purpose-built exhibition centre, where some delegates are pictured outside, Dr Peter Green, director of the Christian Family Trust told the audience: "It blew my mind when I visited CRE some years ago. It was so exciting – you must bring all your people here. They will see dozens of things which can transform local ministry."
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AV installers make the (up)grade at Holy Trinity
Last year, Holy Trinity Church in Knaphill, Woking, commissioned Creative Audio-Visual Solutions (CAVS) to complete a major audio, visual and performance lighting upgrade.
The audio system features an Allen & Heath SQ6 digital mixing console with iPAD control over a new, managed wi-fi or network infrastructure for main operators – and also for musicians to adjust their monitor levels independently. The mixer provides over 40 inputs, via digital stagebox expansion on the dais, with the ability for different service settings to be stored and recalled along with direct audio recording.
Conservators are aided behind the scenes by cutting-edge paper producers
CXD International – Conservation By Design – have been designing and furnishing conservation studios since 1992. Working in partnership with conservation professionals, they help them to obtain well-designed, high-quality furniture and equipment which fits their precise requirements. No two studios are alike, but over the years and through close involvement with conservators, they have designed and built a range of products that can be adapted to fit most needs.
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ISCVE announces dates for ISCVEx 2024
ISCVE is pleased to announce the dates for its annual event, ISCVEx 2024, which will be taking place at Coombe Abbey on 19-20 March 2024. Next year’s event promises to be the perfect platform for industry professionals from all sectors of the professional audio, communications and visual industries. Attendees can expect 30+ exhibitors and distributors, thought-leading seminars, inspiring talks and more.
Taking place in the beautiful Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire, over two days ISCVEx is a great environment for visitors to get inspired and advance their business with thought-leading seminars and inspiring talks. ISCVEx day one includes ISCVE’s Member’s Day, AGM and Networking Dinner whilst day two includes three seminars and exhibition.
Grade 2-listed school amongst RIBA Regional Award triumphs for Michelmersh's bricks
For more than 180 years, the RIBA Awards have been commemorating exceptional accomplishments. Its esteemed awards and prizes are seen as a symbol of excellence worldwide, honouring first-class architecture, architects, research, and students. This year, Michelmersh was proud to see a wide range of its products used by five Regional RIBA Award winners, including the retrofit of the Grade 2-listed Houlton School in Rugby.
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Marley Alutec helps to save Aqueduct Cottage
Marley Alutec guttering solutions have been installed during a refurbishment project at Aqueduct Cottage in Derbyshire. The volunteer-led project specified the company’s solutions to ensure a long-lasting, durable installation on the historic building without the need to bring in any external tradespeople.
First built in 1802, Aqueduct Cottage is a grade II listed building, which sits alongside the banks of the Cromford Canal in rural Derbyshire. Unfortunately, following years of neglect, the cottage had fallen into a state of disrepair. However, since 2016, a group called the ‘Friends of Aqueduct Cottage’have worked alongside the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and representatives from the Derbyshire Historic Building Trust to restore the building to its former glory.
Lighting installation works hand-in-hand with restoration project
The restoration and refurbishment project at the Church of St Mary the Virgin at Holne, on the slopes of Dartmoor in South Devon, was a long-term undertaking. As all involved are well aware, obtaining the necessary permissions and faculty for the medieval, Grade One-listed building took almost a decade. That included securing the funding! But, then again, it had been over 100 years since the last refurbishment – so upgrading the lighting was integral to the whole scheme.
Read more: Lighting installation works hand-in-hand with restoration project
Heritage charities invited to apply for Movement for Good 2023 large grants
Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away a further £500,000 to support charity projects that have a lasting impact on communities.
For the fifth year running, Benefact Group is giving away over £1million to charities through its Movement for Good Awards. Applications for the large grants of £10,000 or more are open from Monday 3 July and close on Friday 28 July.
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Exterior lighting scheme is latest in a long line of special projects
Church lighting specialists Lighting Dynamics UK have recently designed and installed a dynamic and exciting ‘colour change’ exterior lighting project at the Roman Catholic Church of St Edward in Selly Park, in the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
The church was designed in decorated gothic style by Henry Thomas Sandy of Stafford and the nave opened on 13 October 1902 by Edward Ilsley, Roman Catholic Bishop of Birmingham, and Samuel Webster Allen, Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury. The builder was William Bishop of King’s Heath.
Read more: Exterior lighting scheme is latest in a long line of special projects
Un-lucky Strike
Last month, in just a single day, the UK was hit by more than 40,000 lightning strikes.
Pure gold for the press with dramatic and terrifying images literally flooding the news channels.
What the media didn’t show, however, was the indirect strikes and the resulting internal power surges causing damage to buildings and businesses across the country.
ATLAS publishes latest edition of 21st Century Steeplejack Campaign
ATLAS has published its latest edition of its 21st Century Steeplejack Campaign to raise awareness of the diverse range of access methods and services its members can offer, aware that many associate steeplejacks with only ladder access to churches.
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Heritage charities celebrate share of £1million fund
Six heritage charities are celebrating today after receiving donations of £1,000 each as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.
For the fifth year running, Ecclesiastical Insurance and Benefact Group are giving away £1million to charities through their Movement for Good awards. Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with 150 awards of £1,000 announced today.
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Sound decision: Acoustic barriers keep your company compliant
In this modern world, urbanisation has led to a significant increase in noise pollution, affecting the wellbeing of individuals and communities. Excessive noise from construction sites, transportation hubs, and outdoor events can result in numerous health issues, neighbourhood complaints, and legal challenges.
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