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Holy roof intact again thanks to Martin-Brooks
Heritage experts at Sheffield roofing specialists, Martin-Brooks, are putting the finishing touches to the latest renovation project to enhance their home city’s skyline.
The firm is breathing new life into a tired roof at the grade II listed Saint Mary’s Church in Walkley, to improve conditions for all who gather there.
Buying the right folding chairs for your church
When buying folding chairs for your church, there are one or two things you need to take into account to ensure you make the best decision. After all, there are hundreds of options out there, and limitless uses to which the chairs can be put.
Length of Use
For example, there’s a marked difference between a chair that might be used for short meetings or coffee mornings, and one that is used for the duration of a church service. Length of use should be considered alongside the chair’s comfort and strength.
Wrought and Cast Iron Repairs at the Grade II listed Camellia House
Situated in a walled garden within Wollaton Park, the 350 sq m Camellia House is a rare early example of a Georgian cast and wrought iron glass house.
The council identified that the building was in need of intensive work following numerous incidents of vandalism, as well as the wear and tear of nearly two hundred years of British weather.
Read more: Wrought and Cast Iron Repairs at the Grade II listed Camellia House
The only way is ISCEx: Sound & Communications show nears D-Day with a bang
With little over a week to go before this year’s ISCEx2015, the Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers is reporting a record number of companies exhibiting.
Read more: The only way is ISCEx: Sound & Communications show nears D-Day with a bang
The restoration of the Croome Park 'Ice House'
Ice Houses are unusual structures, often found in the grounds of stately homes. The practice of building Ice Houses came to England from France in the 17th century as a means of storing ice for use in the households of the gentry.
A fine example of an eighteen century ‘Ice House’ can be found at Croome, an 750 acre National Trust estate in Worcestershire, which is famous for the stately home Croome Court and its extensive grounds, which were Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s first major landscape design.
Working in partnership is key to success
This was the key theme in Trevor Corser's introduction to the recent FTMRC statement. Trevor, managing director of JTC Roofing Contractors Ltd and at the time FTMRC chairman, said:
"Taking on the challenge of becoming FTMRC Chairman, a rapid realisation dawns (although I had always suspected it) that no matter how brilliant or dynamic the individual (I wouldn’t claim to be either), to be really effective there is a need to work in partnership with others.
A special audio installation for Totnes RC Church
A leading church audio installer in the west-country, Kernow AV Installations, has recently completed an installation that required a few finishing touches that aren’t normally asked for by their ecclesiastical clients.
Kernow AV Installations has completed more than fifty installations in churches and chapels throughout Devon & Cornwall but this was the first time that they had been asked to re-paint the speakers.
Read more: A special audio installation for Totnes RC Church
Trace-in-Metal undertakes pilot installations at ten churches
A revolutionary security system that protects lead roofs from metal thieves has completed a series of pilot installations at churches in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The work, by Trace-in-Metal, has been carried out to satisfy a rigorous “approved supplier” status for one of the country’s leading insurer of ecclesiastical buildings.
The Trace-in-Metal process sees thousands of microdots infused into lead sheets “marking” them with a unique identifying code.
Read more: Trace-in-Metal undertakes pilot installations at ten churches
Bespoke oak by Clearview Secondary Glazing
Clearview Secondary Glazing have just installed this bespoke made oak secondary glazing for Sheffield University’s landmark building Firth Hall.
Named after Sheffield steel manufacturer Mark Firth, Firth Hall is a listed building with impressive period features and is a popular venue for civic functions, university events and weddings.
Crompton Lamps help Leeds Minster reduce its carbon footprint
Leading lamp supplier Crompton, has donated a number of LEDs to the historical Leeds Minster as part of a campaign by the Church Council to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
Previously known as the Parish Church of Saint Peter-at-Leeds, the building consists of a Gothic Revival design dating back to the 19th century and was granted Minster status in 2012.
The Minster has also been designated as a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.
Read more: Crompton Lamps help Leeds Minster reduce its carbon footprint
Roofing pavilion returns to Ecobuild
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) will be returning to Ecobuild from 3rd – 5th March to host the Roofing Pavilion for the second year running.
Following the success of last year, the Pavilion has increased in size and will feature more of its Supplier Members (Manufacturers, Merchants and Service Providers). It will be supported by 22 companies surrounding an NFRC networking lounge.
St Peter’s Church, Winchester - a worthy lighting solution by Anthony J Smith (Glos) Ltd
The Roman Catholic Church of St Peter in Winchester is a Grade Two-listed building dating from 1926. It was built in the Gothic revival style to replace a chapel built in 1792 by Dr John Milner, which is believed to have been the first Catholic church to be consecrated since the Reformation. Now known as Milner Hall, it acts as a church hall.
Read more: St Peter’s Church, Winchester - a worthy lighting solution by Anthony J Smith (Glos) Ltd
Induction Loop Systems for churches
Since October 2004, Induction Loops have been mandatory in all public buildings - including Places of Worship. They are used to transmit clear sound, without the need for wires, to hearing aid users.
A correctly designed Induction Loop System produces a crystal clear sound through the whole of the seated area of the venue without the necessity for the user to take any action, apart from moving a switch on their hearing aid. Hearing Aid users can sit anywhere and hear perfectly without either background noise from other people or any other interference.
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