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A church where installation started before the contract had been awarded
Kernow Installations, prominent member of the ISCE, has been installing sound systems in churches and chapels since 1985 and have completed more than fifty to date including a Cathedral.
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Decorative Leadwork - Reflecting the skill of early craftsmen
Beaten, twisted, cut or cast, ornate designs bear out the skill and artistry of early craftsmen. And surviving examples are under threat. Douglas Kent, SPAB Technical Secretary, elaborates and answers some FAQ's.
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Local roofing company has the West Country covered
The front cover of this issue shows the impressive re-roofing project at the central Post Office in Bath. The project, including the intricate leadwork on the skylight, was carried out by local firm Young's Roofing Ltd. It is just one example of the impressive scope of roofing work the company accomplishes.
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American white oak brings serenity to the Chapel of St Albert the Great
The new chapel is a peaceful and warm structure that brings students, staff and local residents together.
The Chapel of Saint Albert the Great, which has been serving students and staff, and the wider community since 1931, is situated on George Square at the University of Edinburgh. The chapel, designed by Simpson & Brown Architects was completed in late 2012 and aims to provide a modern space for worship but also to increase capacity and improve accessibility.
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Vulcana returns to St Aidan’s to install new church heating system
St Aidan’s Church in Leicester unfortunately fell victim to the theft of external copper piping, leaving the congregation cold in the pews without a gas supply to its church heaters.
Vulcana was contacted by St Aidan’s to carry out the replacement work, having built up a good working relationship during a previous job.
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New Bristol based plaster company Thompson Lewis Ltd opens
This new company is made up of Conrad Thompson, Sculptor and designer, and Bob Lewis ex-Technical Director of the Bristol plaster firm Hayles and Howe Ltd.
Bob Lewis has been plastering for 35 years, many of those years at Hayles and Howe where he helped devise many of their techniques.
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Roofer does the double at Scottish awards
On 25 October Margaret McCulloch MSP, a member of the Shadow Cabinet and Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland, presented the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. The entries included some breath taking projects that demonstrated technical excellence as well as aesthetic qualities.
Restoration of Historic Ornamental Lead
Pictured here is a lead bowl in a very sorry state. The second of the 2 pictures is one that Lawrence Weaver used in the 1909 book English Leadwork, its Art and History Ornamental lead craftsman, Brian Turner has been commissioned to repair restore and conserve this challenging work of art.
The Plumber that made this bowl was A B Laidler; it was made by bossing it out of a 6 foot 6 inches code 10 sheet of lead.
Award winners for Roof Slating
Kingsford Estates selected Edinburgh based Traditional Roofing and Building Limited to carry out a complete roof restoration of a unique property in South St. Andrew's Square in the centre of Edinburgh. The project won the company first prize in the Roof Slating category at this year's Scottish Roofing Contractor Awards.
Fire devastated church receives Fullers Finer treatment
After a devastating fire at Trinity Methodist Church in Kidderminster, Fullers Finer Furniture were commissioned to undertake the work of producing new sanctuary furniture. All the pieces were crafted from Ash and American Black Walnut.
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Lead Sheet Association launches two new online initiatives
The LSA has launched two new ways to help those working in construction access the information it provides. An electronic version of the LSA’s renowned Technical Manual and a range of new e-learning training courses are now available online.
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Art House, Crouch End - coming soon off Broadway
ARTHOUSE, Crouch End’s unique new cultural venue is set to open at the end of 2013. ARTHOUSE is working in partnership with CURZON CINEMAS (London’s leading art house cinema chain), combining cinema, theatre, dance, music, comedy and its own bar/café. ARTHOUSE offers unlimited opportunities for enjoyment and participation in the arts for Crouch End and beyond - welcoming both local and international productions, cinema and performers.
The pinnacle of zinc craftsmanship
The quality of their workmanship has been recognised throughout Western Europe for over 175 years, but VMZINC craftsmen are now establishing a similar reputation in the UK.
Commissions for Harrods, Eton College and the Wallace Collection have raised the profile of handmade zinc ornaments, re-awakening demand for the time-honoured metalworking skills used to produce them.
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