Ecclesiastical & Heritage World Issue No. 80

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CONTENTS Latest masterpiece in heating company’s portfolio Our front cover shows St Lawrence Church in North Wingfield, near Chesterfield in Derbyshire. The building is medieval, dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, but the church is very much up to date.

A new heating system is in the process of being installed by specialist contractors Mellor and Mottram. It’s a precise job, as the Grade One-listed building houses a number of treasures. That’s why a company with the pedigree of Mellor and Mottram was chosen. The firm are also regular exhibitors at Christian Resources Exhibitions.

Read the story of this and other projects being tackled by the firm on page 7

5 Reflections NEWS 8 Sentencing guidelines issued for

heritage crime 8 Traditional material prices outstrip inflation 8 Summer means history in Wales 11 Tender process starts for Stonehenge tunnel 11 Guidance aims to reduce slips and trips 13 Religious and heritage projects

feature in Brick Awards shortlist

14 Sandown set to welcome CRE again

– with a Ladies’ Day 15 Celebrity duo are opening guests 16 Does your AV system need replacing?

17 Line-up confirmed for Worship Wednesday 17 New church building is an award winner 19 The Icon 40 chair: durability,

flexibility and elegance 21 Top police officer to help churches

guard against terrorism 21 The apprentice: a view from the

work bench 22 Get the latest church AV – without

the visual impact 24 Baptist church has been welcoming

worshippers for three centuries 25 Innovation and award-winners are

on show at CRE 25 Study Zone takes to the stage again

CHURCH FABRIC & FACILITIES 26 Similar systems offer ease of use at

disparate chapels 27 The importance of functional seating

in churches 29 CPS – from concept to completion 30 New website offers more seating choices CONSERVATION 31 Conservation specialists have an

enviable track record 32 Symposium reflects new thinking on

lime use 33 Preserving traditional buildings: it’s

a matter of application STAINED GLASS 34 Glass studio makes good the

ravages of time – and people!

35 Craftsman resurrects old glass for

The New Room ROOFING 36 Ickworth’s rotunda to be reroofed

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LEAD 41

Setting the standard – Heritage Skills at the LSTA

41 43 To find excellence in restoration

skills, go west!

44 Top leadworker revealed 45 Old meets new with an innovative

lead product 46 Listed school boasts new roof 47 Lead contractors wait to discover award-winners 47 Fine leadwork graces award

winning extension DRONES 48 Drones can offer new views of

historic sites 49 What would medieval masons think

of drones?

INSULATION 50 Remote Pennine cottage gets the

Icynene insulation treatment QUARRY TILES 52 New tiles for old! Manufacturer

replicates discontinued ranges

36 Scottish roofers go beyond the Fringe 37 Roof’s shallow pitch causes

problems of its own 39 Technical FAQ’s – pitched roofing

for ecclesiastical and heritage projects 40 Heritage projects triumph at Roofing Awards 40 Cast aluminium ornamental

hoppers – in ‘textured black’ with

next day delivery

IRONWORK & METALWORK 53 Conservation work reveals original

wording on Framilode plaque 55 BathIRON’s final chorus rings out LIGHTNING PROTECTION 56 Lightning risk: heritage sites need to

protect users CHURCH & HERITAGE SUPPLIES 58 Classified Section

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[JUST OVER three years ago, when Bible Society announced it was looking for a buyer for the CRE stable of exhibitions

showcasing resources for churches, the worst was feared by most people for the shows.

At the end of 2016 a new owner for the shows emerged, in the person of its long-term media consultant Stephen Goddard, who assembled a team to take the exhibition back to its roots. Those roots are at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey, where CRE National is due to take place this October for the third time since it ‘re-relocated’ there.

Steve has also set the show back on the road, with a triumphant return to Manchester and a Midlands CRE planned for next year.

• A regular exhibitor at CRE in all its formats has been Staffordshire-based heating specialists Mellor and Mottram. They have been installing systems in churches for over 30 years – including medieval gems such as St Lawrence Church in North Wingfield, pictured on the front cover of this issue.

The beautiful Grade One-listed building has elements dating from the 12th century and poses a challenge for anyone tasked with upgrading facilities there. But the church has a thriving congregation and must move with the times.

• Bringing beautiful heritage buildings back to their former glory is a job for particularly skilled artisans, and in this issue we have been able to report on several stories of success in that area. In May the UK Roofing Awards saw no fewer than seven of the 14 categories won by projects in either the ecclesiastical or heritage fields. From a Methodist college and St Paul’s Cathedral to cherished individual homes: even the venue of the Wimbledon tennis tournament met with success. Congratulations to all the winners.

• Waiting to hear whether they have met with success or not are the shortlisted entries for the annual Brick Awards. The awards saw a record number of entries this year, whittled down to 112 across 15 categories. Again, a substantial number of those selected to go forward to the final judging are projects in either the ecclesiastical or heritage fields – or both. They include a stunning new mosque in Cambridge as well as the painstaking restoration of an old railway station.

• Traditional craft skills were celebrated in fine style in Bath in May when a year of activities saw its culmination with the unveiling of a new bandstand balustrade. The entire BathIRON project has been based around music: after all, music and blacksmiths have a long association dating back centuries. The base on which the new piece was founded comprised musical notes, including the ones forged for sale to fund it and which are still available.

• It’s a fact of life that traditional materials and traditional skills cost. Unfortunately, those costs are rising faster than prices of general building materials and the overall rate of inflation. Traditional materials are, to an extent, victims of their own success: stone, for example, is more popular as a modern building material and the law of supply and demand applies.

• It is particularly upsetting when all that applied craftsmanship and hard-earned cash is brought to nought by a single act of mindless vandalism. We have been highlighting in recent issues the efforts by various agencies to address the scourge of heritage crime, so it’s satisfying to see the particular nature of such crimes addressed in a set of sentencing guidelines. You don’t have to be a member of the hang ‘em and flog ‘em brigade to want to see recognition given to the wider effects of such antisocial behaviour. q

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Editor, Ecclesiastical & Heritage World

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Grade One-listed church is latest masterpiece in heating company’s portfolio [THE CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE in

North Wingfield, Derbyshire, is a Grade One-listed building, part of which dates from the 12th century – although mention is made in the Domesday Book of a church and priest there.

Most of the current building dates from the 14th and 15th centuries – a major feature is the massive tower that was built around 1450.

Inside the church are the three 14th-century reliefs for which the church is noted: The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, at the east end of the south aisle, The Annunciation and Christ in Majesty with the Virgin and Angels in the vestry (formerly the north chapel).

St Lawrence’s underwent major restorations in the 19th century: in 1860 the south side aisle was restored, followed in 1872 by the north side.

Alongside its historic provenance, the church is a thriving and functioning Christian community and as such has the need to offer a welcoming environment. This summer that includes upgrading and modernising its heating system. Historic buildings such as St Lawrence’s require specialist expertise and skills in the installation of heating systems to provide the correct type of heating to preserve their fabric, and to avoid compromising the architecture.

Such a contractor was found in Stoke-onTrent company Mellor and Mottram, who specialise in the installation of heating systems in churches and have many years experience with listed buildings.

Mellor and Mottram began the installation of the new boilers and the upgrading of the radiators in July. The new system comprises two Remora Quinta Ace 55 boilers, together with the extension of the radiator system.

Additional radiators are also being added to the system, which will be controlled via Mellor and Mottram’s state-of-the-art control system.

Another on-going project for the team at Mellor and Mottram is at the Methodist church in Barrow-on-Soar, near Loughborough in Leicestershire. The team has been on site there since May, installing a comprehensive new system as part of the church’s renovation.

The system is creating five heating ‘zones’ in different parts of the building. The ‘wet’ system has radiators heated by two new Remora boilers, while the reception area and main worship area are heated by Dunham Bush convector heaters.

In the hall the radiators are Stelrad Standard low surface-temperature radiators (right). They have been installed for safety reasons, because the hall is used by a preschool group. The installation follows OFTEC requirements.

The impressive tower at the Church of St Lawrence dates from around 1450 The new heating forms part of the church’s long-term project to open up its premises to a larger community, offer access to people with all kinds of disabilities and allow more flexible forms of worship.

For over 40 years Mellor and Mottram has been offering its design and installation service for churches throughout the UK – in some cases to more than one generation of clergy! Whether a church is a Grade Onelisted medieval building, a Victorian chapel or a modern city-centre church, Mellor and Mottram are sure to have a solution to their heating requirements.

Right from the survey stage Mellor and Mottram will guide the customer through the whole process of installation.

The range of church heating systems installed by the copmany is as varied as the churches themselves. In some cases the project may involve just the replacement of a boiler utilising existing pipework that is in perfectly good order. In others the entire church heating system needs to be replaced.

In some churches the heating system needs sophisticated controls to ensure energyefficient operation.

Options include traditional wet systems with slow surface-temperature radiators, gaspowered warm air systems, fan convectors or renewable heating systems utilising ground or air source pumps.

To date the company has installed more than 600 systems in churches. That experience has enabled them to develop a similar expertise in the provision of systems for other ancient and listed buildings – from Grade One-listed medieval castles to privately owned residences.

A significant date in the Mellor and Mottram calendar is that of CRE – Christian Resources Exhibitions. The company’s stand at the show is an ever-present – welcoming old friends and new faces alike. They can be found at this year’s show on Stand FC13. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Sentencing guidelines issued for heritage crime [

FOR THE FIRST TIME, courts in above what has been damaged or lost.

England and Wales will consider when “Damage to our heritage comes sentencing the full impact of arson or in many forms: whether it be graffiti criminal damage such as vandalism to painted on the walls of a historic national heritage assets, including listed church, vandalism to the stonework of buildings, historic objects or unique parts an ancient castle or causing a fire that of our historic environment. The new devastates a medieval barn or Victorian guidelines published by the Sentencing pier, these offences have a detrimental Council come into effect on 1 October. impact on both the historic property or The guidelines also highlight site and the local community in which it that damage to historic buildings, is located. archaeological sites or objects can “The new guidelines will help the Lawns Chapel in Swindon was recently sprayed with graffiti destroy unique parts of the country’s courts identify all the relevant factors history, and this damage should be taken into account during the to include in their sentencing decisions as they will now be able to sentencing process. consider ‘threats to cause criminal damage’, ‘the act of damage‘ Mark Harrison, head of heritage crime strategy at Historic England, and ‘damage by fire’. It will also aid Historic England’s work with the said: “England’s heritage can't be valued purely in economic terms.

Police and Crown Prosecution Service when cases involve damage The impact of criminal damage and arson on our historic buildings caused to heritage or cultural assets.” q and archaeological sites has far-reaching consequences over and Photo ©Swindon Borough Council

Traditional material prices outstrip inflation [THE Ecclesiastical Heritage Building Cost Index (EHBCI),

which is specifically designed to track the costs associated with the reconstruction and repair of Britain’s traditional properties, ­rose by 1.2% in Q1 of this year, compared to the previous quarter, and by 3.4% year on year. The figures have been revealed by Ecclesiastical Insurance, the UK’s leading insurer of Grade One-listed buildings.

The index continues to track above the General Building Cost Index (GBCI) and the rate of inflation (currently 2.1%).

Sourcing and sustaining supplies of traditional materials such as handmade bricks is essential for the maintenance and repair of historic buildings. The index is designed to reduce the risk of underinsurance for owners of traditional properties – typically those built before 1920 using traditional methods – throughout the term of their insurance policy.

The EHBCI shows that stone has seen the biggest price increase, with a 4.4% annual increase in price and 3.7% rise in the first quarter of this year. That reflects a continuing trend over the past 10 years of rising stone costs. High demand for stone products is increasing

prices as stone has returned to popularity in the construction sector.

Faith Kitchen, heritage director at Ecclesiastical, said: “The EHBCI tracks the most common materials and skills needed to reinstate more traditional properties. Tracking the fluctuations means our customers can be more confident that they will have the right sum insured throughout the life of their policy with us.

“In the past we have had to re-open a quarry to source the correct stone to rebuild a property or employ specialist restoration experts to work on some of the more intricate features, so you can see how not having the correct sum insured could really impact on the ability to reinstate the property.” q

Summer means history in Wales [THE MONTH OF AUGUST in Wales means an array of

music, art and literature festivals – and in particular a celebration of heritage as Cadw presents its history festival for families.

The all-new Kids’ History Festival will see hundreds of unmissable events, ‘cool’ activities and educational experiences arrive at 25 of Wales’s historic sites throughout August.

It’s all part of Cadw’s Rediscover History campaign, which aims to shine a modern light on Welsh heritage and provide new ways for young people to experience Wales’s castles, abbeys and historic houses during Wales’s 2019 Year of Discovery.

The festival will open at Caerphilly Castle on 1-2 August — offering everything from Lego castle-building workshops to feminist history lectures and even medieval character sketching lessons.

It will be followed by a calendar of family events at historic sites across Wales — including a WWII takeover at Blaenavon Ironworks, medieval archery lessons at Caernarfon Castle and an immersive insight into Victorian life at Wales’s fairytale castle, Castell Coch.

The festival will formally close at Beaumaris Castle’s annual Medieval Extravaganza, which will celebrate its tenth anniversary this summer. q

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Tender process starts for Stonehenge tunnel [HIGHWAYS ENGLAND has begun its search to find potential

contractors for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme, past Stonehenge. The company, which is responsible for the country’s major A roads and motorways, has published its contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), marking the start of an 18-month procurement process.

The proposed upgrade includes eight miles of dual carriageway, a new bypass to the north of the village of Winterbourne Stoke and junctions with the A345 and A360 each side of the World Heritage Site.

The most discussed proposal is for a tunnel at least two miles long underneath the World Heritage Site, closely following the existing A303 route but a further 50 metres away from the Stonehenge monument.

The plan is to avoid the important archaeological sites, and also to avoid intruding on the view of the setting sun from the stones during the winter solstice.

Guidance aims to reduce slips and trips [A SERIES OF guidance modules to help heritage organisations

manage risks and prevent slips and trips at their premises has been issued, following research undertaken by the Health and Safety Laboratory – the science and research arm of the Health and Safety Executive – and commissioned by insurer Ecclesiastical.

Historic properties can present unique challenges in comparison to modern buildings when preventing slips and trips, due to design constraints and the aesthetic of the building. For example, solutions like modern handrails, concrete repairs and infills to worn stone steps are often impractical and out of character with the rest of the building.

The new guidance highlights best practice, recognises the challenges in historic properties and offers practical advice to prevent slips and trips that is both cost effective and sympathetic to the historical values of the building. For example, it suggests using a contrasting or lighter/darker shade of varnish on wooden staircases to highlight the edge of steps where there is a trip hazard. Another suggestion is attaching LED lighting strips to the underside of a handrail on outside steps where light levels are a concern.

Professor Andrew Curran, HSE’s chief scientific adviser and director of research, said: “Science, evidence and analysis underpin HSE’s own policy and regulatory activities and so we welcome and encourage organisations like Ecclesiastical to adopt a similar approach to inform their own guidance. Using HSE’s science and research expertise to inform best practice through such collaborative approaches helps HSE in our mission to reduce risk, protect people and the environment and to save lives.”

For more information and to view the modules, visit the Ecclesiastical website at www.ecclesiastical.com. q

Highways England project director Derek Parody said: “We expect this scheme to be of interest to some of the world’s best construction companies, who want to be part of delivering this transformational project: a scheme which will not only unlock congestion along this vital A303 route, conserve and enhance the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage Site but also benefit the local and regional economy by providing skills and job opportunities for businesses large and small.

“This in no way pre-empts the outcome of the ongoing Development Consent Order Examination. While this continues to progress, we need to begin the procurement to put us in a position to be able to start construction on schedule in 2021, providing consent is given.

“The start of the procurement process demonstrates the Government’s continued commitment to this scheme and an expectation that progress on it continues as planned.”

The OJEU contract notice covers the £1.25bn main works contract for the construction of the tunnel’s civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and technology components – including the tunnel boring machine – along with the approach roadworks and structures and the environmental components of the scheme.

The proposals for a tunnel away from the site, to take traffic away from the current road that splits the site in two, were first put forward in 2017 and received general endorsement from heritage bodies – including English Heritage, Historic England and the National Trust.

At the time a joint statement from the three bodies said: “The proposed tunnel would remove the majority of the intrusive surface A303 from the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, opening up more of this extraordinary ancient landscape to the public.” q

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Religious and heritage projects feature in Brick Awards shortlist [A NEW MOSQUE in Cambridge is one of a clutch of religious

buildings to figure on the shortlist for this year’s Brick Awards. Cambridge Central Mosque (right), by Marks Barfield Architects, is recognised in two categories: Innovation and Public. The mosque is intended as a spiritual and cultural centre not only for Muslims but also the wider community; integrated into and respectful of its neighbourhood. The cladding reflects both local vernacular materials and Islamic sacred traditions, with the protruding headers used to create geometric brickwork patterns that reflect Arabic calligraphy. The bricks were supplied by Wienerberger.

The building joins Bethnal Green Mission Church and Llanthony Secunda Priory in Gloucester on the shortlist. Bethnal Green Mission Church, which also features bricks by Wienerberger, is also nominated in the Public category, while Llanthony Secunda – with bricks by Northcot – is in the Refurbishment category.

The Refurbishment category includes a number of heritage buildings, including a fine array of Ketley bricks on Bridgnorth Station (below).

The project vies with a number of notable refurbishments, including the Printmakers in Edinburgh, the Repoussoir house in London, the Royal Academy of Arts and the Hollis Building in Sheffield.

The 2019 Brick Awards beat its record number of entries again this year with 349 entries across 15 hotly-contested categories. The awards showcase the very best examples of clay brick in the UK’s built environment. For 43 years the event has celebrated a broad range of bold, unique and inspiring architectural works and this year is no exception.

The task of shortlisting fell to a panel of eminent architects, planners, specialist brickwork contractors, developers and other brick experts, who produced a final shortlist of 112 entries.

Hilary Satchwell, director of Tibbalds and the awards’ head judge, said: “Shortlisting down from almost 350 submissions was not an easy process as the judges carefully considered a range of place, design and detailed criteria within each category. In the end we managed to select those schemes that we considered from the submission material to best respond to the high standards set by the Brick Awards. The judges are really looking forward to assessing the shortlisted schemes through visits at the next stage.

The range and depth of the submissions this year has remained strong.”

After the rigorous shortlisting, the judges now go into exceptional depth – including visits to every shortlisted site in the UK, to consider the individual merits of each project. The awards criteria span planning, design and quality of construction, including – of course – the substantial and skilful use of clay brick. Applications range from classic clay building blocks and facing bricks to the creative use of ceramic façade panels, roof tiles and clay

pavers. Special attention is directed to the general quality of the architecture and how the building shows sensitivity to its surroundings and purpose.

The winners will be announced at the Brick Awards ceremony on 13 November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. q

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Sandown set to welcome CRE

[SOME 180 ORGANISATIONS will be exhibiting at CRE National

2019, taking place at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey, from 15-17 October. They will be displaying everything from musical instruments to motorcycle funerals.

“Local churches face a multitude of questions and the exhibition offers some vital lightbulb moments,” said event director Brett Pitchfork. “Experts fill every aisle, guiding visitors through the complexities of local ministry.”

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More than 4,000 local church leaders and members, representing all major denominations, are expected to visit the three-day exhibition, to be opened by former Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones and actress Fiona Hendley.

Among the features will be the first-ever CRE Ladies’ Day, on 17 October: but it will have a different emphasis then a traditional racecourse Ladies’ Day.

again – with a Ladies’ Day CRE owner and managing director Steve Goddard said: “In a programme of special presentations and seminars, we’ll aim to subvert the Ladies’ Day stereotype, highlighting the contributions of women in church and society, especially those who have been forgotten or neglected.

It has been 25 years since the first woman was ordained by the Church of England – and this provides an ideal opportunity for reflection.”

Jo Swinney, director of church communications at Christian Publishing and Outreach, will consider the effect of social media on the mental health of women and girls, and the potential for women (and men) to use new technology of all kinds for good. Jo is a writer, author and regular speaker at women’s retreats and events, including the Gathering of Women Leaders.

“Although there are fewer women than men working in technology industries, they communicate more through social media,” said Jo. “Churches are increasingly seeing the potential and impact of new media for their outreach.”

Rooted in Christian tradition and biblical values, a panel of specialists co-ordinated by Natalie Collins of Project 3:28 will consider issues like gender stereotyping and sexism, and the barriers women face in achieving their potential.

Among several artists contributing to the day will be Saltmine Theatre Company presenting Chosen, a play about the life of Mary Sumner – founder of the Mothers’ Union – and a duologue and monologue from a passion play about Mary Magdalene. Musicians will include Marilyn Baker, Christine Asamoah and Daughters of Davis. q • CRE National 2019 is at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey. Opening hours are Tue 15 and Wed 16 Oct, 10am-5pm; Thu 17 Oct, 10am4.30pm. Book tickets in advance and save at least 50% on day‑of‑entry admission. For more information visit www.creonline.co.uk

Celebrity duo are opening guests

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SPECIAL GUESTS at the opening day of CRE National on 15 Oct will be Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley (above).

Original lead singer of legendary band Manfred Mann, Paul also presented The Blues Show on BBC Radio 2 each week for more than 30 years. He and Fiona, a former West End and TV actress, first met while performing at a show in the National Theatre.

“Our roles meant singing songs to each other and staring into each other’s eyes, proclaiming undying love, twice nightly for two years or so,” admitted Paul. “And the inevitable happened.”

Fiona, an accomplished actress and singer, has worked in all areas of show business, from her acclaimed TV series Widows – for which she won Personality of the Year Award – to leading roles at the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has starred in many West End productions, including the highly-praised and award-winning musical City of Angels. She has sung on many show recordings and has a collection of gold discs that rivals Paul’s.

Both came to their faith from different directions and in different ways. They will be at CRE National to relate how each of them found true happiness and real faith. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Does your AV system need replacing?

Balham Baptist Church, South London

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SPECIALIST AUDIO AND VISUAL installation company Cunnings Recording Associates are well known for their quality AV installations in churches and prestigious buildings with user friendly systems which are designed to last.

A number of their projects have highlighted how it can also be sensible to consider enhancing an existing AV system rather than starting from scratch, especially when funds are tight.

Balham Baptist Church, in South London, approached Cunnings to advise on replacing a tired and underpowered short-throw projector. An 8500 Lumen projector has recently been installed, with a long throw lens, using the existing projection screen along with a 55� LCD screen mounted on the balcony for musicians and service leaders. Presentations can now be displayed wirelessly from laptops, tablets or smartphones.

The majority of the visual system was able to be retained thanks to a switcher/scaler which now provides the interface between the new equipment

All Saints Church, Cuddesdon and the existing church PC and monitor screens around the church complex.

All Saints Church in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, was built in c.1180 and has strong links with the nearby Ripon College who use the church daily for evensong. A recent upgrade to the audio system, originally installed by Cunnings in 2013, has been able to bring additional areas of the church into use through the addition of compact speakers for the chancel and transept to cater for larger congregations and to allow the organist to hear the sermons without having to move. The new speakers and amplifier were able to be discreetly added to the existing system minimising the cost of the upgrade.

Sutton Baptist Church, Sutton A major upgrade to the audio system at Sutton Baptist Church was carried out by Cunnings in 2015 and the existing loudspeakers and amplifier were retained to reduce cost. Recent upgrade work has seen these four speech-only speakers in the church replaced with a pair of music-quality column loudspeakers. This seemingly minor change, together with the addition of a new media player, has provided a significant improvement to the quality of the audio system in time for their 150th anniversary later this year.

Emmanuel Church, Swanage, moved into their new church building seven years ago with the audio and visual system provided by Cunnings.

All of the visual equipment around the church complex was connected using CAT5 cable and this has allowed the church AV team to carry out an upgrade themselves.

Cunnings has supplied equipment to allow the existing VGA inputs to be upgraded to HDMI without replacing any cabling and while maintaining the connections to the multiple projectors and screens around the church.

You can visit Cunnings on Stand S78 at the Christian Resources Exhibition and talk to their friendly, experienced team and find out how they can tailor an audio visual system to suit your needs, from installation and training to ongoing maintenance.

Cunnings have been providing quality audio, visual and induction loop systems for churches and prestigious buildings since 1977. q

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Line-up confirmed for Worship Wednesday [ WORSHIP TOPS THE LIST of resources sought by visitors to

CRE; but what are they looking for – and why?

Chris Bowater, a long-established composer and a father of the modern worship movement, will attempt to answer those questions – and many more – during Worship Wednesday at CRE National.

Among those joining Chris will be: • Roger Jones – composer, teacher, leader of Christian Music • Ministries and receiver of the 2019 Thomas Cranmer award • from the Archbishop of Canterbury • Lou Fellingham – songwriter and worship leader • Roy Francis – former producer of BBC TV’s Songs of Praise, • record producer and author Beginning at 11am on 16 October, there will be four sessions.

What on earth is worship? will establish an agreed definition and understanding, while Who on earth is worship for? will discuss our relationship with God and each other and How on earth should

we worship? will look at validating differing styles and genres of worship.

The final session, Worship: heaven help us! – ‘Angels help us to adore him!’ will establish how worship in spirit and truth requires the help and leading of the Holy Spirit.

“Entertainment has become the dominant discourse of our age,” said Chris. “While the church must recognise that fact, it shouldn’t capitulate to it. Our services don’t have to feel like a concert or TV show, even if those modes of discourse define the manner in which post-modern people experience the flow of ideas. Rather, we have the opportunity in our services to model a different type of discourse, one that begins with the self-revelation of God. “Our worship – whether contemporary or traditional, high church or low – should eschew man-focused experientialism and embrace the transcendent God. We’ll be attempting to show you how to do that in your church during Worship Wednesday.” q

New church building is an award-winner [ON 12 MAY 1894 a parcel of land on

Elizabeth Road in Caterham – now Francis Road – was purchased at a cost of £32, for a new church building to be called Oak Hall. The church building was completed during July and August at a cost of £206, and opened on Thursday 13 September of that year.

Fast forward 125 years and there is a new Oakhall church building in the heart of the Caterham community – a building which has been named South East Regional Winner in the 2019 LABC Building Excellence Awards in the Best Public Service Building category.

The roles of project manager, quantity surveyor and principal designer were undertaken by chartered surveyors Chawton Hill – calling on over 18 years of ecclesiastical experience to deliver another exceptional church building. It is a building that invites people in to a large multi-use auditorium, office space, café, classrooms and nursery, complete with generous new parking areas.

The project involved the demolition of derelict offices – a local eyesore for many years – removal of foundations and reworking of ground levels, followed by the erection of a new steel-framed building overclad with a variety of materials, including textured blockwork, through-colour rendering, brickwork and glazed curtain walling.

Guardsmen from the Barracks at Oak Hall in December 1915

The new church is striking in appearance due to the variety of roof levels with varying pitches, interesting and varied façade treatments and large glazed areas. Inside the building the finish is of high quality, including hardwood joinery, acoustic folding partitions, various flooring types and excellent sanitary and services provisions. They are all highlighted by the vast amount of natural light afforded by the clever use of large glazed elements.

Chairing client briefing and design team meetings, the specialists at Chawton Hill were able to effectively co-ordinate design requirements and balance aspirations

within the project budget.

Former operations director Peter Thompson described the new church as “a fabulous building which is already making an impact”. q • For more information on Chawton Hill’s ecclesiastical services, including project manager, quantity surveyor and principal designer roles for church building projects and quinquennial inspection reports, contact David.Edwards@chawtonhill.com; tel 01372 360663; or visit chawtonhill.com.

Alternatively, visit them on Stand S108 at CRE National. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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The Icon 40 chair: durability, flexibility and elegance

St Mary’s Church Maidenhead, UK

Durability that is tested

Elegance

The ICON 40 chair, designed by ICS Furniture, has just moved to the top of its class! This stackable, linkable and customisable seat has just been awarded the BS EN 16139 for severe contract use.

For the chair’s designer, and ICS Furniture MD Gavin Duignan, it was not enough to design a seat that was stylish, comfortable and highly practical. Strength, durability and safety of the product was also key, so the decision was made to send the chair to be tested by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA).

Said Gavin: “I felt that an independent test on the ICON 40 would help our customers in their decision to choose this seat.

They can now be assured that their choice of chair is one that is ultimately fit for purpose and can withstand not only normal use, but inevitable misuse over the many years that they will have it.

“For almost 50 years ICS have been designing and manufacturing furniture. This accreditation is a testament to the company’s commitment to designing seating that is, and will be, enjoyed by many, for many years to come.”

The mantra at ICS has always been to design furniture that harmonises perfectly with the space for which it is intended.

Whether a church is 100 years old or a completely new building, the ICON 40 has been elegantly designed to blend in with its environment. With its clean lines, the ICON 40 is pleasingly ingenious and simple. q • Visit ICS Furniture at CRE National Stand S142.

Flexibility in any space As churches and their congregations change and grow, they need a space that will change with them – and seating that can adapt. The ICON 40 has been designed to meet these needs and allows the end user the freedom to transform their place of worship and open their doors to community based events and concerts.

The ICON 40 chair can be linked in a straight line for concerts, or in a circle or curved formation for more intimate meetings and gatherings. 40 chairs stack up neatly and can be wheeled away when not required on a trolley system. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Top police officer to help churches guard against terrorism [ONE OF LONDON’S top detectives will lead a seminar at CRE National 2019 on 15 Oct,

helping churches become safer for corporate worship.

DC Richard Fidge (right) has been a police officer for 35 years – working with Counter Terrorism Command for the past 25. After the 2016 murder of Fr Jacques Hamel, while conducting Mass in Rouen, France, Richard was also tasked with the responsibility of Christian Faith Liaison Officer. As an ordained minister in the ICC group of churches, he is ideally placed to keep churches safe.

“Terrorist activity knows no boundaries and churches are as much a target as anywhere else,” he said. “By their very nature, they are often open for anyone to walk in and sit and pray or eat their lunchtime sandwiches. Rarely does anyone ask who the visitor is – making them more vulnerable than the meeting places of other religions, which tend not to be open except for official meetings.”

DC Fidge’s presentation will form part of a full programme of seminars at CRE National, full details of which will be available in September. q

The apprentice: a view from the work bench [BORN IN THE year 2000; brought

up above the workshop; commenced his apprenticeship in 2017: Oliver Fuller talks to Ecclesiastical and Heritage World about his time as an apprentice at Fullers Finer Furniture.

Did you always want to work in the family business?

I wasn’t always sure that I wanted to work in the family business. It was when I helped with a big project converting and modernising the vestry at St Bartholomew’s Church in Newcastle that I started thinking about the carpentry side of woodwork. When I was 15 I started to work in the workshop on Saturdays and I then became convinced that furniture making was what I wanted to do.

Describe a typical day There is no typical day at work; every day brings new tasks and challenges. Some days will be spent in the workshop making furniture and others will be spent on site, either delivering or fitting furniture. It is always nice to walk into the workshop and put furniture

together and walk out having been able to see the finished piece.

What has been the most interesting or rewarding project so far?

The most rewarding project that I have done so far was a communion table (pictured top right) which was the first project I completed start-to-finish on my own. I was handed the drawing and it was then left to me to select the wood and make the table.

Another particularly rewarding project that I worked on was a memorial cross. It was not a particularly difficult project, but the customer was so happy with the finished piece. It was very encouraging and pleasing to see the client so satisfied with my work.

How does college fit in?

I go to college every other week for the day. At college I have learned a lot of my hand woodworking skills that I put to use in the workplace. As part of my assessment I chose to design and make a toolbox for ongoing use in the workshop.

I feel that I learn more by combining working for the company with college. At work I am under more pressure and the expectations are high; that has really helped me to develop a lot more as a furniture maker.

Is there an area you would like to specialise in?

If I was able to specialise in one thing, at present I would chose bespoke, built-in furniture such as cabinets, side units and cupboards. I also enjoy restoring and upcycling pieces of furniture.

Where do you see yourself in a few years time?

I would like to be working for Fullers Finer Furniture as a fully-qualified furniture maker.

I would hope to have a leadership role within

the company at some stage and become involved in the management of the business.

Fullers Finer Furniture is probably best known for lecterns and church furniture. Over the years the family-run business has built up a unique wealth of skill and experience. With Oliver on board they look forward to a future which combines the benefits of experience with youthful enthusiasm, natural talent and creativity. For bespoke furniture requirements get in touch or visit their website to learn more.

And finally… congratulations to Oliver on his recent award of Learner of the Month.

Oliver (above left) was presented with his certificate by a team member from the Woodwise Academy, DIDAC Ltd in Bristol, who paid him a surprise visit at work to make the presentation. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Get the latest church AV – without the visual impact [

CHURCHES, understandably, provide numerous challenges which need to be faced when installing an audio-visual system. The complexity and feature set of the system – although important – can often take second place to aesthetic concerns: where the building’s décor cannot be compromised under any circumstances.

That is often at loggerheads with progressive clergy and congregations, who wish to take advantage of the latest technology to support and enhance worship. There is also the question of who has the technical expertise to maximise the system’s potential, or can the system be operated by all levels of user?

Is there a way of balancing the need to respect and protect architecture with maximising the quality and relevance of audio-visual communication within services?

Is the church able to show high-quality video with dynamic sound reproduction one minute, for example, while ensuring little or no technology is visible for an upcoming wedding or funeral?

A solution to many of these quandaries was provided by Creative Audio-Visual Solutions in a recent installation at St Peter Ad Vincula Church, the Parish Church of Wisborough Green in West Sussex. The church dates back to the 12th century, with important medieval wall paintings and stonework which could not be negatively impacted by the installation.

From early on in the discussions, the church committee emphasised their eagerness to bring technology into their worship, as well

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The main winched projection screen as further opening up the building to uses far exceeding normal services by the local community.

For effective multimedia presentation, a long-throw 7,000 lumen daylight-capable projector and a discreet, winched screen were the clear answer. Often churches opt purely for LED displays because of cost and perceived long-term reliability – indeed they are often the solution, where sightlines are limited behind pillars, for instance – but many buildings end up appearing like a branch of the local TV store if it not done sympathetically.

The winched screen was mounted high up behind the main chancel arch and is lowered via a two-stage motor when needed. When not in use, it is invisible within the nave. The projector was also installed out of sight within the wooden ceiling beams towards the rear of the building.

Visual connectivity is via a switching-scaler, allowing up to 10 inputs (HDMI and VGA) to be accessed via simple tactile button control.

Connection points were installed both at the main console and on the platform (for local connection of a laptop), as well as a wireless system to allow mobile, cable-free connection from any device (IOS, Android, Mac or Windows) anywhere in the church.

A high-definition Blu-ray/DVD player was supplied for quality movie playback during services or community events. To allow service leaders and musicians to view projected images without turning to the main screen to check slides, a portable trolley-mounted monitor was supplied.

The church also wanted full capability for high-quality audio reproduction, for everything from speech-led services to full-

range live bands and to reinforce the audio from DVD to the highest quality in all parts of the congregation. That would typically mean installing multiple speakers to ensure all areas received uniform audio coverage – no cheap seats allowed!

The local diocesan advisory committee rightly were not going to allow permanent fixing into bare stonework, so another solution needed to be sought. Ideally, a single point-source speaker was the solution – to cover the main body of the church with uniform volume and high levels of intelligibility.

Long-throw projector

A beam-array column speaker was chosen – with multiple smaller drivers (internal speakers) working in unison to provide audio clarity from the front pews to the rear. It was mounted high up and blends invisibly with a vertical wooden beam above the arch: enhancing the system’s ‘auditory-focus’ (where sound emanates from the front/centre).

Supplementary smaller speakers were mounted in the side ceiling beams to enhance side aisle coverage. For the system to provide full-range dynamics, compact and

Central beam array speaker

moveable floor subwoofers were specified, ensuring that the system – although hard to see – can amplify all musical instruments effectively as well as reproduce recorded music to the highest quality.

With all system hardware needing to be housed within the vestry, the audio system needed to be controlled from elsewhere in the church. With a live band, the audio ‘engineer’ is required to be able to make subtle adjustments to the sound continuously.

That is also the case for adjusting fixed and radio microphones for different voice levels during a service.

A digital mixing console with iPad control was specified – with capability of up to 40 audio channels and the ability to save and recall settings for different services. As well as the ability to operate the system from anywhere wirelessly, settings for different worship bands or services can be recalled at the touch of a couple of buttons. If someone inadvertently changes controls on the mixer, it can be reset with no issues. It is a real game-changer for church audio systems – providing ultimate flexibility and convenience in one solution.

CD/MP3 and Bluetooth playback was also provided via an all-in-one media solution.

Music can be played from a phone or tablet wirelessly: ideal for service, funeral or wedding playlists.

The system was also cabled to allow for future remote camera and online visual

Organist’s speaker with volume control recording/streaming – bringing the church truly into the 21st century when it comes to multimedia capability. q • Creative Audio-Visual Solutions are a dedicated church audio-visual integrator, with the expertise and aesthetic sympathy to bring your church into the 21st century – but with no proverbial kicking or screaming!

‘Like’ them on Facebook (www.facebook. com/cavsolutions) for the latest installation case studies and product news.

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Baptist church has been welcoming worshippers for three centuries

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THE PEDIMENTED FAÇADE of Abingdon Baptist Church in Oxfordshire dates from 1841. It sits back from the main street in the charming Thames-side town and is the third church on the site since it was acquired in 1652 as the burial ground for the church’s first minister – the first having been built in 1700.

The thriving church reaches out into the community in a way which is impressive: a contemporary building near the road serves as a coffee shop, with meeting rooms and offices above. On the other hand, the church itself was tired and dated, and inflexible because of the sloping floor and fixed pews. It was the sort of place where hanging bulbs, old olive green carpets and threadbare curtains tell of better bygone days – and where you would rather not touch anything.

Church buildings do acquire a clutter, with fixtures and furniture which cease to be of good use. Changing the past is to some a frightening loss of the familiar; but when it’s done it is seen as breath of fresh air.

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Beginning in 2009, the reordering was carried out by specialist contractors Edgar Taylor, to a design by JBKS Architects. Ridge and Partners provided QS and M and E services, while the structural engineers were RWA. In this case the whole interior was gutted – although the gallery remained in place, as did the roof structure and ceiling. The floor was dug up and levelled. Importantly, the wall at the back of the church was removed: it had created a pokey lobby and an obstruction to being able to see in from outside.

Underfloor heating was installed in the new floor, and once the screed was in the interior could be reconstructed.

A new white wainscoting of beaded board was fitted around the walls. In the front went a new three-step dais, of semi-circular form, from which concentric seating radiates. All the internal doors were replaced and all the sash windows were either replaced or restored.

In place of the solid wall at the back, a clear glass screen was installed with wide fold-back doors. The effect has been described as saying: “Come on in!”

One of the main features is the asymmetric cross on the arch behind the dais, lit by coloured LED lighting, where the large pulpit once stood. The asymmetry has a purpose: the wall below the long arm of the cross is the screen for the AV system installed by DM Music.

A lovely feature is that the pews in the gallery are still there – now restored and refinished. A modern stainless-steel safety rail on the white painted balcony adds a sparkle.

The façade used to be picked out in grey, white and blue and the grand structure was not clearly visible. Now the columns and the pediment are a stone colour and the background is paler – described as ‘really handsome’.

The interior is of a fresh, soft white and seems bigger than before. The red carpet is rich and ‘zingy’.

Everyone involved is pleased with the result and a spokesperson for JBKS Architects said: “A project like this requires a team effort: it takes years. The client team, especially project co-ordinator Rodney Pollock and the minister Steve Millard, were amazing – sharp and professional, and full of optimism. At the end they said to us: ‘The church looks really good. Thank you for all your help and support since 2009’.” q

Innovation and award-winners are on show at CRE [

A NORTH LONDON CHURCH is trialling a ground-breaking donation kiosk (left) which aims to take churches into the digital era and it will be on show at CRE National 2019.

“It’s the 21st-century version of a collection plate and we are very proud of it,” said inventor Kevin Egglesden of Tubular Systems Ltd, which produced the kiosk. “Even in the first few weeks of the trial there has been a positive response at the trialling church in terms of increased giving via Apple and Google Pay.” The Tubular Charity Kiosk, which can remain accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, not only accepts contactless donations, but also credit and debit cards – including chip and swipe – meaning no donation need be missed.

It is one of several new products and services on display at CRE National – often dubbed ‘the ideal church show’.

Another exhibitor has recently won a major national award in The Energy Live Consultancy Awards. Former church warden Andrew Silley (pictured), who started his company Independent Utility Specialists in the dining room of his home in Amersham, has won the Industry Expert award

in the 2019 TELCAs: the first time it has been given to an independent operator.

“It was a surprise and an honour,” he said.

“Mostly the award goes to someone within a large company.”

The award not only marked his contribution to the energy industry but will delight the many churches and companies he has helped over the years to reduce their utility bills.

His is a typical story of a CRE exhibitor. All offer a service tailored to churches, helping them to optimise their ministry in a difficult world. q

Study Zone takes to the stage again [

THE SUCCESS OF the first-ever Study Zone at CRE North in March has led to an encore at CRE National 2019. A number of stands will be located around a bespoke seminar/presentation area, where participating colleges will contribute a range of carefullytargeted ‘TED’ style talks each day. The sessions will focus on subjects concerning study at every level, from short courses to doctorates, summer schools to evening classes, residential or online. Participating colleges will also contribute key speakers to CRE’s main seminar programme.

Rev Dr David Hilborn, principal of Moorlands College, said: “The CRE Study Zone is a great reminder that theological colleges are among the most important resources for the church and mission. In our secularised culture it’s more vital than ever that leaders and disciples are thoroughly grounded in God’s Word and effectively equipped for fruitful ministry.

“I look forward to being part of CRE’s Study Zone again, with friends and colleagues from many different places of learning. Together, we can show thousands of church leaders and members how to deepen learning and sharpen skills.”

Brett Pitchfork, CRE’s event director, added: “The Study Zone makes theological learning accessible to thousands of potential students of all ages. With a limited number of stands available at both venues, we urge colleges to book as soon as possible.” q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Similar systems offer ease of use at disparate chapels [

THE INSTALLATION OF new audio systems into two chapels at Manchester Crematorium has recently been completed by Kirkpatrick Sound Engineering.

The two chapels date from different eras and posed different challenges for the Cheshire-based specialists.

The old chapel (pictured) dates from the late Victorian era and has seating for around 120 people. Its existing audio system had provided a number of years of service, but was proving to be increasingly problematic.

It was felt that a replacement was needed.

Company principal Roy Kirkpatrick explained the challenge: “Architecturally, a building like that can provide the installer with difficulties when it comes to loudspeaker positioning, as the number of possible mounting points can be limited. One of the shortcomings of the old system was that the six conventional cabinet loudspeakers had been mounted several meters up to avoid the engraved marble plaques; but they did not provide coverage where people were sitting – in effect throwing the sound up into the roof void.”

Roy had therefore proposed that a couple of AC83 focussed column loudspeakers should be used, mounted discreetly just above head height at the front of the seating. The AC83 provides broad horizontal dispersion and tightly-controlled vertical dispersion, and projects sound very effectively – so a small number can cover a sizable area.

As part of the new system the lectern microphone was upgraded to an EV PolarChoice gooseneck, featuring a four-way switchable pickup pattern. Roy has found this microphone to be very useful on many installations as the pick-up response can be tailored during the installation.

The new system is powered by the Yamaha MA-2120 mixer amplifier,

which is an energy-efficient 2x120w, six-input mixer amplifier in a 1U format.

Featuring switchable mic/line inputs, it also includes facilities rarely seen in an integrated amplifier – such as acoustic feedback suppression and microphone compression. The system now caters for inputs from the recently installed Wesley music system, as well as local CD and USB inputs.

Two RCF MQ80p compact two-way projection loudspeakers were installed to cover the area outside the front of the old chapel, which is often used as an overspill area for large services. The MQ80p benefits from a true compression driver design, ensuring good efficiency, coverage and sound quality.

In addition to the sound system, a new Ampetronic induction loop system was installed, which now provides the correct level for assistive hearing.

Equipment used for the old chapel at Manchester Crematorium • 2 x Hush Audio AC83 focused array column loudspeaker • 1 x Yamaha MA-2120, 2x120w class D mixer amplifier • 2 x RCF MQ80p, IP55 two-way projection loudspeaker (used • externally) • 1 x RCF UP2082, 2x80w 100v power amplifier • 2 x TOA BS678T, cabinet loudspeaker (for the usher waiting area) • 1 x Electrovoice PolarChoice 12XLR, multi-pattern gooseneck • microphone • 1 x Ampetronic CLS2 induction loop driver

The new chapel dates from the 1950s. It is smaller in size – seating around 60 people – and hadn’t previously had a sound system. However, as part of on-going refurbishment of the site it was decided to provide a system to enhance services. For ease of use by the crematoria staff it was decided that a similar system be fitted to the one installed in the old chapel, so Kirkpatrick Sound fitted another MA2120 mixer amplifier – but this time with a pair of Yamaha VXS5 compact two-way cabinet loudspeakers. They are in white, which blends well with the light and airy nature of that chapel.

An EV PolarChoice microphone was again used and a new Ampetronic induction loop driver fitted. q

Equipment listing for the new chapel at Manchester Crematorium • 2 x Yamaha VXS5, two-way, 5.25” cabinet loudspeaker • 1 x Yamaha MA-2120, 2x120w class D mixer amplifier • 1 x Electrovoice PolarChoice 12XLR, multi-pattern gooseneck • microphone • 1 x Ampetronic CLS1 induction loop driver

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The importance of functional seating in churches [

THE TYPE OF SEATING used in churches can have a significant impact on the overall church experience.

According to the Church of England, comfortable seating encourages more people to attend services and become regular members of the church.

It is therefore extremely important for churches to have seating that is both practical and comfortable, especially as church buildings are now used for a variety of different community events besides just worship.

Wooden pews Traditional church seating consists of long wooden pews. The advantage of these is that they can accommodate large numbers of attendees and create an interior that reflects the traditional church style.

However, they are generally regarded as hard and uncomfortable, especially when sitting for long periods. Traditional wooden pews are also typically fixed and cannot be moved. This means they can’t be stored away or moved to another location.

Stacking chairs Traditional wood pews are increasingly being replaced with portable stacking chairs. These chairs are generally upholstered and cushioned, meaning they are far more comfortable. This modern church seating is also much more flexible. Stacking chairs can quickly and easily be folded and stored to maximise space, or moved to wherever they are needed.

Race Furniture’s high-density stacking chairs are specifically designed to afford greater flexibility in classic meeting and conference areas, community halls and churches. For example, their Stanway chair range can securely stack up to 30 chairs high on a mobile trolley.

The range combines comfort and high-density stacking with the aesthetic design required to look appropriate when replacing traditional church pews.

Optional customisable elements include a range of fabric and frame finishes, writing tablets and armrests, as well as devices so that chairs may be linked.

All of Race’s products are manufactured within the UK to meet the highest British standards for strength, safety and durability with a 5-year warranty as standard.

The company provides other soft seating, chairs and tables for reception, breakout and café areas. q

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CPS – from concept to completion

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up and down the UK – from St Pauls Cathedral, Westminster Central Hall and York Minster, to smaller churches and village halls – are enjoying the benefits of owning a CPS purpose-built church staging system.

The company’s systems are extremely versatile, compact to store, easy to assemble and take down, and are lightweight but strong. Assembled from fully interlocking aluminium and timber decks, the individual units can be manufactured to virtually any shape, size or finish to create a church staging package which is fully tailored to your exact requirements.

A CPS stage features a quick release detachable leg system which allows a flat stage to be assembled over uneven stepped

areas and gives the flexibility to change from a flat stage to a choral riser in a matter of minutes.

The CPS design team have the ability to create bespoke plans, including 3D visuals, to customise staging to fit round pulpits, pillars and other non-movable features with intricate detailing to create a superb finish.

Their platforms are totally free standing and do not interfere with the fabric of the building, making them eminently suitable for listed buildings. Despite being lightweight, the platforms are both sturdy and robust, making them suitable for permanent use if desired.

CPS church staging can also contribute to the surroundings of the church or cathedral with many optional extras – including carpet, hardwood flooring, communion

rails and steps. The wide range of colour finishes also allows the system to fit in with any scheme or style within a building to make the church stage design a relatively straightforward process.

The systems also comes with a unique and unrivalled lifetime warranty which offers a guarantee to the original purchaser that all products are free from defects in workmanship and materials.

CPS is willing to provide a free, no-obligation quote and demonstration by one of their professional representatives. From initial design to full installation and maintenance, CPS can help turn your vision into reality. q • For further information call 01302 238124, email sales@cpsmanufacturingco.com or visit www.cpsmanufacturingco.com

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New website offers more seating choices [

JULY SEES THE launch of a brand new, user-friendly e-commerce website by Rosehill Furnishings. The new website will encourage customers to shop online and place orders easily through the new Magento shopping platform.

Rosehill Furnishings are the UK’s leading supplier of contract furniture, supplying superbly-crafted, high-quality products to churches, the education and healthcare sectors and numerous others. They have a long-standing history within the ecclesiastical sector and have been supplying high-standard furniture and customer service since 1982.

That said, the website has been a struggle at times for Rosehill over the years, as they offer such a diverse and extensive range of products, all of which can be customised to a client’s exact requirements. That can make the online shopping process complicated for customers when choosing the correct specifications to meet their needs. As online shopping continues to grow Rosehill strives to remain a key player in the contract furniture industry by offering their products online, and making them more accessible than ever.

Rosehill are very excited at the launch of their new website, which will help improve user experience for both loyal and new customers. Not only will the website receive a completely refreshed image and overall look, the product pages will be much easier to use.

While Rosehill are mostly known for their church chairs, a lot of customers don’t know they have products for all parts of the building: meaning they can be used as a one-stop-shop.

Further plans include adding an even wider range of products to the online store. Rosehill already have hundreds of items to purchase online, alongside an extensive choice of customisation options and add-ons; however, the company plans to increase the bank of products, offering customers an even wider choice of furniture to choose from.

The checkout process will be both easy and secure, with a three-step checkout. Customers can choose to pay online, while Rosehill will still accept bank transfers and cheques. With an option to create an account, customers can easily log on and place a repeat order when the time comes to replace their furniture. That is a particularly convenient tool for enabling customers to revisit past purchases and specifically match their furniture, finishes and colours to previous orders.

As the final touches were being put to the website development, sales manager Jo Prescott expressed her delight. “The whole team can’t wait for the final website launch,” she said. “We have such a huge library of products and we really wanted to create a central catalogue for customers to visit, do their research and place an order if required.”

Of course, Rosehill pride themselves on their great customer relationships, and products will still be available to order over the phone or with a member of the team – but now all customers will have the option to choose the best method for them.

Jo emphasised that Rosehill doesn’t want to lose its customer relationships. “Our team is very knowledgeable and we’re always happy to help on the other end of the phone,” she explained. “A big part of what sets us apart from other suppliers is our ability to offer advice to help guide customers to the best option to specifically fit their individual requirements.”

When the new website is launched, customers will be able to sign up to their mailing list online, or follow them on LinkedIn or Twitter to keep up to date with company news or product launches. q

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Conservation specialists have an enviable track record [ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S leading firms in the conservation of

stone, terracotta, plaster, wall paintings and the decorative arts is Cliveden Conservation. The company was founded in 1982 specifically for the preservation of National Trust buildings and statuary. Since then Cliveden Conservation has grown and now operates three workshops, strategically placed to provide nationwide and international coverage.

Each workshop has a trained team of conservators – some of whom are Icon-accredited – who undertake high-quality practical conservation, as well as providing project management, advisory services and consultancy for many clients, including ecclesiastical buildings.

The firm offers an impressive range of remedial and preventative conservation and has been involved in the surveying and conservation of external and internal architectural features, historic objects, monuments and statuary for a variety of projects. That has included many ecclesiastical buildings and has provided a diverse collection of interesting and unusual work for the different sections of the company.

Cliveden Conservation felt honoured to be awarded the contract to clean and repair a highly-decorative altarpiece (left), designed and drawn by Thomas Hardy, at All Saints in Windsor. The discovery, cleaning and restoration of the Thomas Hardy altarpiece has transformed the whole building: it is once again a focal feature of the beautiful church.

The decorative arts team have also been involved with the St Mary Magdalene development in Paddington, which combines a restored Grade One-listed heritage jewel with a modern purpose-built Living Heritage Centre – London’s newest community and cultural venue.

Cliveden Conservation was appointed as conservation subcontractor to carry out the restoration and specialist cleaning of the internal and external decoration of the church.

The architectural features, designed by the acclaimed English architect G E Street in the 1860s-70 and executed by some of the leading ecclesiastical artists of that time, are of hugely important historic value.

Extreme care was taken to clean and restore the large painted timber nave ceiling, which features marouflage images of 72 saints, and the frescoed brick-and-plaster chancel ceiling, which is decorated with images of Christ in majesty with saints and angels. The project also gave Cliveden Conservation the opportunity to work with Lincolnshire Stained Glass to restore and clean the ornate stained glass windows, designed by Henry Holiday.

Last year Cliveden Conservation was commissioned to restore Cromer War Memorial at St Peter and St Paul Church there – designed

by W D Caröe in 1919 – which had suffered from severe wind-driven, seaward weather conditions. Time was of the essence, as the project needed to be completed for the official unveiling and rededication of the memorial in November: the centenary of the ending of the Great War. Cliveden Conservation were chosen for their expertise in the cleaning and repair of war memorials, and particularly for their stone carving skills. The five figures which represent a soldier (above), sailor, airman, nurse, and the St George and Dragon figure had become so eroded that replica versions were required. Additional names of Cromer residents who died in the Second World War and subsequent conflicts were also hand-carved onto the base of the monument as part of the project.

Among the many organisations for which Cliveden Conservation has carried out prestigious projects are the National Trust, Historic England and Historic Royal Palaces, as well as Oxford University – where the team was appointed to carry out specialist conservation work at Corpus Christi College Chapel (left), as part of a major refurbishment.

Due to the historic nature of the Grade One-listed building, specialist conservation skills were required for various parts of the refurbishment. Work included plaster repairs, cleaning of all timber surfaces, polychrome and gilded ceiling bosses and ribs, repairs to the flooring, decorative timber screens and panels and repair to stone monuments. Cliveden Conservation was delighted to receive an award from Oxford Preservation Trust (Plaque Winner) in the Building Conservation category.

At the beginning of the year Cliveden Conservation was delighted to welcome Rupert Hilton, a RICS Building Conservation Accredited surveyor and CIOB Building Conservation Certified specialist as head of advisory.

Rupert’s experience in the application of new inspection and repair techniques – such as bespoke 3D-printed solutions, 3D photogrammetry and virtual and augmented reality – complement the different areas of the business, adding to in-house capabilities.

By using both traditional and modern surveying techniques, Cliveden Conservation can provide an even greater range of services to help repair and conserve heritage buildings across the country. q Photos courtesy of Cliveden Conservation

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Symposium reflects new thinking on lime use [MASONS AND CONSERVATORS

across the UK and beyond are rediscovering traditional mortars through research, use and experience. They are moving away from the default specification of natural hydraulic limes for conservation works and are determined to practise like-for-like repair.

A registered charity, the Building Limes Forum exists to encourage that expertise and understanding in the appropriate use of building limes, and to promote education in the standards of production, preparation, application and aftercare.

An example of a Listed stone and flint church with repairs in lime mortar (left) and earth-lime backing Throughout the year, the organisation coat with hay addition (right) invites its members and others to learn, discover and share knowledge about the Cotswolds. Stone conservator Nick Durnan detailed his own very positive use of building limes through talks, practical demonstrations and tours of exploration of the potential of hot-mixed lime mortars, sheltercoats and historic sites. limewashes. He's pictured below demonstrating lime washing using hotIn June the forum held a three-day Traditional Mortars Symposium at St mixed wash, some of which included turmeric as pigment.

Anthony’s Hall in York and York Minster Stoneyard – supported by Historic Both Craig Frew of Frew England and Historic Environment Scotland. A total of 165 delegates Conservation and Roger Curtis attended the event to hear about recent research outcomes, revised heritage of Historic Environment Scotland agency guidance and case studies. discussed Scottish practice in an Speakers gave presentations on recent experience of using traditional ever-wetter climate and Thom mortars for the repair and conservation of historic fabric – sharing their Kinghorn-Evans of Coe Stone insights and knowledge in theory and in practice. That included detailed also offered insights into the use presentations giving examples of hot-mixed lime and earth-lime mortars in of hot-mixed air lime mortars use by craftspeople around the UK and in Canada, as well as in Spain. in wet environments such as Day one focused on earth and earth-lime mortars, in which there is West Wales. growing interest. Fernando Vegas and Camilla Mileto from the University The discussions were of Valencia gave a glorious overview of traditional mortars and building followed by a day of practical materials in the Iberian Peninsula. Ben Gourley of the University of York demonstration and involvement presented on the use of earth-lime mortars in Western Canada and the at the Minster Stoneyard. Tours context of their use by European settlers. were given of the current works Alex Gibbons, a SPAB scholar working in the Solway Firth on ‘mud’ at the Minster using traditional buildings, and William Skinner from Cliveden Conservation detailed the materials, including locallyeffective use of earth and earth-lime mortars, surprising everyone with the burned magnesium lime. simplicity of such success. Well-known architect and lime expert Stafford Stonemason and building Holmes made the importance of such endeavour clear in his discussion of conservator Nigel Copsey from the Building Limes Forum was instrumental flood and earthquake-resistant earth-lime structures in Pakistan and Nepal. in organising the event. He summarised it thus: “Most of this information Roger Curtis of Historic Environment Scotland also spoke about earth and was new to delegates and confounded the lime orthodoxy of the past 40 clay mortars in Scotland, giving an insight into a current project to preserve years. The symposium revitalised confidence in the good sense of like-forthe small fortified buildings which were built using clay mortars on each side like repair and an empowering faith that this remains possible, practical of the Scottish border. and economic. This is essential for the well-being of our traditional buildings Other speakers included mudmason Becky Little and architect Tom and those who live and work within them.”

Morton, who talked about earth buildings past and present. Alison Henry, The Building Limes Forum is now looking forward to its annual event: Head of Building Conservation at Historic England, gave guidance and The 2019 Conference and Gathering, on 20-22 September at The Engine research about earth and earth-lime mortars.

Shed in Stirling. The themes are Lime Finishes and Lime in Extreme Day two focused on the use of lime in hot-mixed mortars, with Climates and papers on those topics will be interspersed with contributions presentations from around the British Isles and Norway and a well thought from members. out presentation from David Wiggins, a senior engineer working for Curtins Hands-on activities will take place at Doune Castle, where it is proposed in Cumbria. He explained the importance of free-lime content in the to build and fire a small-scale kiln using shell and fired with peat. Delegates delivery of effective porosity and capillarity within a mortar, to achieve its can also enjoy visits to see the interiors of Kinneil House, Bannockburn effective functional performance in drying a building.

House and Charlestown – the largest lime-burning complex of historic lime Consultant Bill Revie also set out the material scientist’s perspective and kilns in the whole of the UK. The gathering will end with guided tours of offered information on the identification of different binders – most of Stirling and its historic castle. q which, however, were hot-mixed in the past. SPAB’s Eoin Madigan related his experience working with hot-mixed mortars in the West of Ireland and • For more details visit www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk Philip Scorer of Vitruvius Conservation described a large-scale project in the

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Preserving traditional buildings: it’s a matter of application MIKE RICKARDS shares his enthusiasm for traditional plasters

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AT RICKARDS PERIOD PLASTERING LTD we feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be working in an area of the country that has a wealth of unique architectural design, using what we feel is a special product: the chalky lime plaster and render.

Coupled with that we have had the delight to work with several clients over the past couple of years who have had an enthusiasm for the material and the property they own – together with the foresight to tackle repairs to their properties in a way that allows the preservation of features that would otherwise be lost under inappropriate cement renders. They addressed issues overlooked by others and grasped the feel of the properties to bring back to life hidden gems.

The product has a flexibility and softness that lends itself to the fashion and

Seckford cartouche: a formal statement of a property, dating from around the late 17th century. Previous impervious repairs had allowed water penetration. The lower half was re-secured to the background and ‘washed out’, then rebuilt to replicate the previous on new support apertures

Dragon, herringbone: 15th-century property whose whole elevation had been rendered over with plain cement. But rear elevation had areas of this design under heavy paint, so new lime render was applied and previous design re-instated statement that is ‘pargeting’. A decorative means and statement added to a plain elevation, it can truly add interest. I would argue that, over the centuries, it has been used to enrich a property’s façade and also in some instances add a quirky oddity.

As a plasterer I would admit that looking at a flat wall while you are working can be somewhat boring; but add some detail, let the world be your oyster and enrich the appearance…well, that’s a whole new ball game.

Use of lime/chalk plasters lends itself perfectly to that process, as they are possibly the truest available material to match those used in previous centuries. They are also lightweight, supremely flexibly and, importantly – though a heavily overused word – ‘breathable’. That is a vastly important facet when thinking of timber-frame stock.

Ancient house relief: formal late 17th-century frontage. Previous repairs and impervious coating led to loss and deterioration of render and borders. This year’s phase was to repair the ground floor; borders were run in-situ with purpose-made formers to match the previous profile Chalk plasters offer the ‘softness’ of appearance that we have lost in previous generations, by using impervious and brittle cement-based products that have also added to the damage of the housing stock that we are now repairing.

Use of chalk plasters allows the repair, consolidation and stabilisation of fabric previously lost through poor repair using inappropriate materials, whether through acting with best intentions or an unsympathetic approach.

The design of lime/chalk plasters offer an immeasurable appeal and the ability to protect and retain potentially lost works.

Music notes: an architect’s design for a new build, formed in lime/chalk plaster in relief with background etching The recent projects pictured demonstrate the material’s flexibility – from subtle notes of gentile design to bold design and enrichment of an elevation.

They are a reflection of times gone by – the consolidation and replication of previous design, its support and repair complementing the feel of generations before ours. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Glass studio makes good the ravages of time – and people!

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AS AN Icon/PACR-accredited studio, Essexbased AuraVisions are permitted to work on some very old and interesting stained glass.

Many of their projects are located in parish churches, colleges, cathedrals and other historic buildings, which contain delicate glass that requires both repair and protection from the elements, damage and neglect.

Their 32 years of experience has seen them carry out many individual repairs in situ, as well as larger-scale projects involving the releading of east chancel windows and repairing and conserving many stained glass windows that have suffered the ravages of time, as well as deliberate acts of vandalism.

Director Susan McCarthy says of their work: “We are privileged to work in such prestigious buildings. We are often called in to carry out conservation reports on historic glass where their environment is of concern.”

In particular, heraldic glass is prevalent in a number of Cambridge colleges. Many of the pieces are in the dining halls, where condensation and even flying champagne corks are constant hazards! Some of the historic stained glass heraldic shields date from the 16th century. They require delicate handling and careful consideration for their long-term preservation if they are to survive in their present location.

Susan pointed out that repairing windows of many styles and ages informs her new designs – commissioned for both the ecclesiastical and domestic markets. These, along with the restoration and conservation projects, can be seen on the website at www.auravisions.co.uk.

Commenting on the painted repair work carried out over the past 10 years she continued: “Oddly enough, making a duplicate piece of damaged Victorian glass is fairly straightforward, as the line drawing is defined and the imagery leads logically from one piece of glass to those adjacent.

“However, a more modern piece of John Piper glass, for instance – that I was tasked with replacing a few years ago – was painted with splatters of paint rather than lines and shading. To achieve an accurate copy I had to practise shaking different types of brushes loaded with paint over the glass.

The glass had to be placed on the floor to allow for the angle of the splatterpattern. That type of work keeps you on your toes, that’s for sure!”

Two restoration project recently undertaken by AuraVisions – in Cambridge and nearby Madingley – exemplify their work.

Justice. The tableau was previously restored in 1988, but unfortunately the materials used had failed, allowing in rainwater and small insects between the delicate ancient glass and external protective plates that were inserted during the restoration scheme.

The epoxy resin used to in-fill several missing fragments had become opaque and brittle. The largest of those was in Charlemagne’s ermine cloak (left).

Susan explained: “As the missing details were fairly obvious, we painted these onto a matching tinted piece of glass and fitted it into place with a high-quality conservation resin. That process allowed the figure of Charlemagne to be completed and restored to its original appearance.

“Once both figures were restored and leaded back together we fitted them into a custom-made frame that allowed the glass to be protected from rain and condensation.

To prevent the unauthorised removal of the panel, we designed the frame to fit securely into the stone jambs, while still allowing plenty of ventilation behind the tableau. A laminated glass sheet, leaded into the supporting glazing behind the framed tableau, was inserted to prevent external impact as well as UV degradation of the resin.”

St Bene’t’s, Cambridge The bottom panel of a south nave window had been vandalised, resulting in some very damaged painted glass. The impact had caused the panel to disintegrate and so the entire panel required releading, as well as the repair of many pieces.

Susan takes up the story: “The top central section of the inscription and the bottom right-hand decorative border were damaged beyond repair, as were all the thin border pieces. Those were replicated using new tinted glass that we painted and stained to match the original details and painted style.

Once all the glass was cleaned, repaired and replaced, we releaded the panel using matching lead sections and fitted them back into place with a lime mortar.

St Mary, Madingley The two painted figures are from a set painted by Dierick Vellert circa 1525 and represent the Emperor Charlemagne and a composite of Charity and

The completed panel ready for installation “All the replacement pieces were subtly signed and dated and the original damaged pieces retained for future reference. Should they become damaged again, we will have the original pieces to copy, rather than making copies of our copies. We have benefited from this before, so we make a point of retaining all damaged glass in our archives.” q

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Craftsman resurrects old glass for

The New Room

The restored windows depicting Charles Wesley and Bishop Butler and (above) in their new home at the visitor centre’s library

[JOHN WESLEY’S CHAPEL in Bristol –

known as The New Room – opened its doors in 1739 and is the oldest Methodist building in the world. It has been a place of worship, heritage and social action ever since.

In 2017 a new visitor centre opened in the Horsefair courtyard next to it, featuring a café, shop, atrium, library and archive, meeting rooms and new offices – as well as a revamped 12-room museum above the existing chapel.

The Horsefair Project’s primary funders were the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Methodist Church.

The New Room was once perceived as ‘a hidden gem’ in Bristol, but it is now being discovered by many more people: whether they drop in for a coffee, attend a training course in

one of the meeting rooms or come to a concert or service in the chapel. The team’s motto is ‘all are welcome’ and their aim is to continue John Wesley’s vision of being ‘a light in the city’ for everyone who visits.

One craftsman who has had a working relationship with The New Room for several years is stained glass artist Wayne Ricketts.

Wayne recalled: “Initially I was charged with removing two stained glass windows from the Wesley College, Bristol, prior to its closure in 2010.

“The windows, depicting Charles Wesley and Bishop Butler, had obviously started life somewhere else and had been adapted, by splitting into nine sections each, to fit into the metal casement windows of the college. Once

they had been extricated, they were put into storage at The New Room for future use.”

With the development of the new visitor centre it was decided to install the two panels in the library. As they had been rather drastically sliced up to fit the windows at the Wesley College, returning them to their original, singlelight state was far from straightforward.

Wayne explained: “Simply joining them back together would have been very unsatisfactory, leaving an incongruous grid over the figures; so I had to take them fully apart, draw up a new cutline and find matching glass – cutting, painting and staining new pieces to complement the pieces that could be saved.

Once the two panels had been completed, I liaised with bespoke furniture maker Toby Howes, who made and fitted oak frames and stretchers to the library windows to accept the finished stained glass.

“In addition, I was commissioned to create a new, abstract stained glass panel to act as a screen and bring some colour into a corridor in the toilet facilities. Using the logo of The New Room as a starting point, I created a bold, vibrant and colourful piece.

Once again it was fitted in liaison with Toby and has been very well received by the many visitors to The New Room. q • For further information on Wayne’s work visit www.customstainedglass.co.uk, email wayne.ricketts@btconnect.com or call 0117 955 5390.

The New Room is open Monday to Saturday, 10.30am - 4pm all year round.

Entry is free, although donations are welcome. It is located in the centre of Bristol’s shopping area at 36 The Horsefair BS1 3JE – visit www.newroombristol.org.uk n

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Ickworth’s rotunda to be reroofed [ONE OF THE most significant roofing projects currently being

undertaken is the reroofing of the famous rotunda at Ickworth House in Suffolk. Work began on the roof in July – part of a £5m restoration project by the National Trust, named Ickworth Uncovered. The project will also see work carried out on the east wing of the 17th-century Italianate mansion and the house’s lightning protection brought up to date.

Described as a ‘stupendous monument of folly’, the house was the vision of the notorious ‘Earl-Bishop’, Frederick Hervey the fourth Earl of Bristol. It was designed by Francis and Joseph Sandys, based on the work of Italian architect Antonio Asprucci.

Project manager Andrew Rowson commented: “Ickworth Uncovered will help safeguard Ickworth and its highly significant collections for years to come. The craftsmanship that went into building Ickworth is incredible, but it is also natural that over time repairs will be needed. We are looking forward to the challenge and sharing our progress with visitors.”

A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will enable the house and its collection to be seen in new ways while the project is being carried out.

The fund’s director for the Midlands and the East, Anne Jenkins, explained: Ickworth Uncovered will provide visitors with the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal to the fascinating conservation work, and enable them to explore the enviable collections and buildings of Ickworth, while learning new stories and discovering unseen treasures. We’re delighted that National Lottery money will open up these doors for a host of new audiences.” q

Scottish roofers go beyond the Fringe [ FOR MOST PEOPLE the Edinburgh Festival Fringe means new comic

talent or new one-man/woman shows by established performers – or even unlikely figures. However, for the past seven years that line-up of talent has been joined by demonstrations of traditional roofing techniques from the NFRC in Scotland – and this year will be no different.

It’s all part of the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival, now established as a key part of the Fringe and organised by the Edinburgh Traditional Building Forum (ETBF). The demonstration will be taking place on 20 August at the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust on Canongate.

The event is one of a series the NFRC in Scotland is involved in showcasing traditional roofing. It follows demonstrations at the Royal Highland Show in June.

Earlier, in May, the federation’s Scottish members participated in a number of events aimed at encouraging youngsters to consider a career in traditional roofing. They included a demonstration in the quadrangle outside Edinburgh City Chamber, also organised by ETBF. Those trying out their skills included the Leader of Edinburgh City Council, Cllr Adam McVey (pictured). NFRC members also participated in STEM at The Helix in Falkirk – the showcase for schoolchildren to learn about science, technology, engineering and maths. q

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Roof’s shallow pitch causes problems of its own

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THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at Messingham, near Scunthorpe, is a Grade Two*-listed building, parts of which date back to the early 13th century. The church has been renovated and altered a great deal over the years, including major refurbishments in the 18th and 19th centuries.

A quinquennial inspection in 2013 revealed major issues with the roof coverings and rainwater provision, which was causing large amounts of water ingress. The problems led to the church being placed on the Heritage at Risk register by Historic England, so it was clear that some major works were necessary.

One of the inherent problems with the roof coverings was the shallow roof pitches involved. The roofs were covered with randomly-sized Westmorland Green slates from Cumbria. These slates are ideally suited to steeper pitches, but the roofs at Messingham are all quite shallow. It meant that over time water had continued to find its way through the coverings due to insufficient head laps and side laps, leading to a large amount of internal damage.

The church therefore applied for funding – initially to tackle the water ingress issues, but the overall remit was to completely recover the roofs, along with repointing of the stone walls and other remedial structural work necessitated by damage over the years.

The complex nature of the roof slating design led the conservation architect to employ historic roofing consultants to draw up a detailed specification. Martin-Brooks (Roofing Specialists) Ltd were then brought in at tender stage and awarded the project following proof of their experience and performance in works of that nature.

The objective of the works was to strip off all

the existing coverings, but to retain as much of the existing materials as possible to use on certain roof slopes. Westmorland slates have an extremely long life span, so it was essential to retain and re-use them where possible – to retain the original look of the roof and also to assist with the project budget.

The remaining roofs were then to be recovered in new slates of matching origin.

Each of the roof slopes had a slightly different pitch and different size ranges of slates, so each slope had to be individually specified and the slates sorted and sized accordingly – including for exact variations on the head and side laps required. The slates were also head nailed, which is slightly different to the usual practice of centre nailing.

It was a very labour intensive process and required the knowledge of experienced tradesmen to ensure the specifications were met.

Because of the unusual nature of the work the church were also given funding to set up and deliver a Heritage Skills Day, to showcase the works to interested parties.

They included local roofing and building apprentices, other roofing operatives and professionals, including architects.

Martin-Brooks helped with the training, delivering a talk on the roofing processes involved and producing a practice slating rig for those attending to try out the skills for themselves.

Said company director Nick Brooks: “It proved to be an extremely rewarding day for all involved and something we are looking to introduce on future projects, hopefully encouraging future generations to learn the skills and help to retain these buildings for years to come.” q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Technical FAQ’s – pitched roofing for ecclesiastical and heritage projects TOM WOODHOUSE, site services manager at roof systems manufacturer Marley, answers your clay roofing questions

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EVERY YEAR our technical advisory team receives hundreds of calls from specifiers and contractors working on heritage and ecclesiastical building projects who need advice on pitched roofing work.

From feasibility and design queries, through to NBS specifications, samples and installation advice, our technical experts are on hand to help you balance modern building standards with heritage roofing aesthetics. Here we answer some frequently asked questions: What clay tiles does Marley offer for heritage projects?

As a roofing manufacturer that has been around for over 100 years, we use our experience to offer a range of clay tiles for the heritage market. We know that in many heritage and ecclesiastical projects, only a genuine hand-made tile will do.

That’s why our Canterbury tiles are hand-made in the traditional way from the finest Etruria marl, at our specialist clay facility in Keele – ensuring each tile is as unique as the hands that make them. The tiles come in a distinctive range of three colours, which can also be mixed together on the roof to create your own unique personal blend.

If you’re working within a strict budget, handcrafted clay plain tiles can also be an option for heritage projects. More cost-effective than a hand-made tile, handcrafted tiles are machine-made right up until just before the tiles are fired, then finished by hand to produce an authentic rustic texture.

Available in two colours, our Ashdowne handcrafted tile has a mellow appearance and granular texture, providing natural irregularities and giving each tile a unique character.

We also offer a range of specialist clay fittings to complement our handmade and handcrafted ranges – including arris hips, cloak verges and feature tiles. We can even provide a made-to-order service for decorative fittings, such as ball top, dragon, falcon or fleur de lys finials and cocks comb crested ridges.

In addition, we also have an extensive range of single and double camber clay plain tiles in our Acme and Hawkins ranges, with over 20 different colour choices available. For projects where a more costeffective installation is needed, our Lincoln interlocking pantile offers a quick and easy way of achieving a rustic pantile aesthetic.

How can I meet BS 5534 requirements without compromising on aesthetics?

BS 5534:2014 bans the use of mortar as the sole means of fixing ridge and hip tiles, but we know that for some listed and historic buildings it can be difficult to find a practical or acceptable aesthetic

way to fix the tiles mechanically. Last year BS 5534 was revised to clarify this situation and the Standard now states, that in these exceptional cases, it is recommended to consult with the local planning authority or appropriate conservation organisation.

If planning dictates that your project does need to comply with modern fixing standards, then as well as our dry fix range we also offer mechanical fixing kits for mortar-bedded tiles. This gives heritage projects security, without compromising on the aesthetics of the original roof.

Our advice is to contact us as soon as possible, as we have a team of area sales managers and technical experts who can add valuable roofing expertise from the very early stages of a project – including BS 5534 compliance, wind loadings, ventilation, NBS specifications and much more. Our aim is to help heritage and ecclesiastical projects achieve the desired aesthetics and planning stipulations, while meeting modern standards as discretely as possible.

Our client wants a traditional mortar pointed ridge, what is the best way to add discreet ventilation?

First of all, it is worth consulting our technical team who can provide a free NBS specification for your project. If your project needs to comply with BS 5534, then the mortar bedded ridge will also need additional mechanical fixings.

When it comes to ventilation, just as with new houses, condensation is still an issue in heritage builds. Our technical experts can help you comply with the requirements of BS 5250, while ensuring that ventilation is discreet and won’t compromise on aesthetics.

If your client doesn’t want a ventilated ridge system then we offer discreet in-tile vents for heritage builds. For example, our Canterbury hand-made range has matching in-line tile vents which are almost invisible from ground level.

Do I still need a fixing specification for clay tiles?

Even when you are using clay plain tiles, it is important to get a new fixing specification for every project you do, as this will take account of differences in wind loading and roof pitch. You can get a free fixing specification via our website at www.marley.co.uk/specritetool Are there any advantages to using a full pitched roof system?

Choosing a full roof system from one manufacturer – including roof tiles, underlay, battens, fittings and accessories – can ensure that all components have been designed and tested to work together and meet British Standards. We are the only UK manufacturer offering all of these elements as one roof system, backed up with our technical expertise and a 15-year guarantee. q • For technical support, NBS and fixings specifications and free samples visit www.marley.co.uk or call 01283 722588. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Heritage projects triumph at Roofing Awards

[THIS YEAR’S UK Roofing Awards afforded a bumper crop for

contractors in the ecclesiastical and heritage sectors. The winners of the awards, which are hosted by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), were announced at a ceremony on 10 May at InterContinental London – The O2. TV personality Sarah Beeny was on hand to present the prizes.

No fewer than seven of the 14 roofing category awards went to projects in the ecclesiastical or heritage sectors – and right from the start it was clear which way things were going.

First up was the Roof Slating award, which was won by M Camilleri and Sons for ‘BSK’ at Clifton College (above left). They were followed

by Richard Soan Roofing for Old Leylands in the Roof Tiling category.

The Heritage Roofing category itself followed. That went to Richardson Roofing for The Great Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The Sheeting & Cladding/Rainscreen category came next and was won by Prater Ltd, working with BEMO Systems, for No1 Court at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Later in the proceedings D Harkin & Co carried off the Lead Roofing prize for McArthur Hall at the Methodist College in Belfast, Sussex Asphalte won the Mastic Asphalt category for the North Courtyard at St Paul’s Cathedral and Emerton Roofing (Western) Ltd’s work on the Octagonal Tower (above right) of a private dwelling won the award for Small Scale Project (Under £25k).

The awards celebrate the very best in the industry in all the roofing disciplines, recognising outstanding workmanship, problem solving, environmental qualities and contribution to the built environment.

The day, which is a key fixture in the industry’s calendar, continued to receive fantastic support from all its industry sponsors, including BMI and Radmat Building Products, without whom the event would not be the success it was. Once again, SIG Roofing was headline sponsor, demonstrating its commitment to showcasing excellence in roofing and recognising the achievements of roofing operatives. q

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RAINCLEAR SYSTEMS, the UK’s leading stockist and online retailer of metal rainwater systems, has recently broadened the range of cast aluminium ornate hoppers it offers from stock for next day delivery in ‘textured black’ – the most frequently requested colour and finish.

They have seen a slow decline in demand for cast iron rainwater systems and an equivalent increase in demand for cast aluminium for restoration and refurb projects – being easier to install, less expensive and requiring very little ongoing maintenance.

But a bland hopper can spoil an otherwise likefor-like looking replacement of a heritage system.

All the hoppers in the cast aluminium ornate range can be customised with a choice of motifs and can also be requested powder coated, ready to install, in a huge choice of colours with varying surcharges and leadtimes outside the seven most often requested, standard RAL shades. q • To find out more get in touch on 0800 644 44 26, email sales@rainclear.co.uk or take a look at the range for yourself at www.rainclear.co.uk

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Setting the standard

Heritage Skills at the LSTA

An example of herringbone detail leadwork on a dome roof recently completed by Stewart Rowles in Westminster, London

[THE LEAD SHEET TRAINING ACADEMY has a reputation for

offering unrivalled training in lead and hard metals. As the UK’s leading provider of training in this area, many of the country’s most highly-skilled leadworkers have passed through its doors over the years.

The LSTA is Great Britain’s sole provider of CITB Specialist Applied-skills Programmes (SAPs) in both lead and hard metals. As such, grant funding is available for up to 20 students a year on these programmes, covering most of their course fees. SAPs are a great way for lead and hard metal workers to build their skills by following an accredited course. These courses, which take place over eighteen months, can be organised flexibly around the demands of students’ day-to-day work.

The LSTA also provides a range of other courses as part of the City & Guilds Accredited Programmes at their purpose-built training centre. The centre includes full-scale training rigs and resources as well as providing an environment in which real-life situations can be recreated.

The courses are at basic, intermediate and advanced levels and the training on offer provides industry-recognised qualifications. Students tend to work their way up through these levels, with many ultimately completing the Heritage Skills course.

The training in Heritage Skills is more specialised, but it remains one of the LSTA’s most popular courses, giving students the chance to learn from its team of very experienced and highly-skilled trainers. Welltrained and qualified leadworkers are always in high demand in the heritage sector so those who complete the course are setting themselves up for a well paid and secure future in the industry.

The course lasts for 15 days and students are free to arrange their training schedule to suit them, although the majority tend to do a week’s intensive training and then come back for a day or two at a time in order to complete the course. The LSTA’s Heritage Skills course is City & Guilds accredited, with students achieving a Level 3 NVQ Diploma on completion.

Of course, this accreditation also gives students peace of mind that the training they are receiving is of the very highest quality.

So what can students expect to learn? The course covers everything you might need to carry out advanced leadwork techniques on churches, period properties, stately homes and castles. Following an overview of working on conservation and restoration projects, the teaching focuses on decorative

lead sheet work and casting. Specifically, students learn how to craft barrel top dormers, steeples and rainwater heads. They are also taught specialised casting techniques and herringbone lead roll work.

Stewart Rowles is a former LSTA student who now runs his own specialist architectural restoration and heritage construction company; he is also a trainer at the LSTA. As someone working solely on period properties, he stresses that it is extremely important to have a good understanding of how lead performs and of the rules around how to install it when working on old buildings.

“Standard techniques often aren’t possible,” says Stewart, “one of the main things about doing heritage work is that quite often you’re not allowed to weld because of the risk of fire to these historic buildings. So something you learn at the LSTA, which is absolutely essential, is how to boss correctly.

Bossing is basically moving lead around without having to cut and weld a new piece in.”

“Also, it’s important to remember that they didn’t have welding equipment years ago, so if you’re matching like for like – which is frequently asked for on a heritage job – the client will often say to you that they don’t want to see welded corners.”

The course also teaches students important rules around the correct size of lead sheet to use for heritage projects, taking into consideration how lead expands and contracts over time – too big a piece and the lead will crack.

According to Stewart: “These aren’t things that you will figure out on your own, so that’s why the LSTA is so important – it teaches you all these techniques.”

Graduates have gone on to work on period properties, churches, National Trust properties and even world-famous historic buildings such as Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle. Head trainer at the LSTA, Simon Wood, says that helping talented tradespeople expand their skillset is the best part of his job: “It’s very rewarding to see students’ skills improve and develop over their time spent at the LSTA. We take a lot of pride in the quality of our work here and it's great to be able to pass on our knowledge to others, and also to help set a high standard across the industry.

“The Heritage Skills course, in particular, includes some very advanced techniques so it’s brilliant to see our students master them, and then go on to apply them successfully on such a wide range of important heritage projects.” q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Has your leadworker got the right stuff?

[THE Lead Sheet Training Academy is at the forefront of training for

those using lead or hard metals in the construction industry.

It is the one-stop-shop for information on courses and qualifications in lead and hard metals, listing those qualified to a range of standards.

While many qualified leadworkers are employed by larger contractors, many others provide their own bespoke services.

The businesses here all meet the rigorous standards for heritage work set by the LSTA. q

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To find excellence in restoration skills, go west! [

FOR OVER A THIRD of a century Ellis and Co Restoration and Building have been restoring and conserving historic buildings and structures across the South West of England and Wales. These muchloved buildings define the character of the South West, so contributing to their upkeep and repair is a source of satisfaction to the company’s 70-strong workforce. Ellis and Co are one of the largest heritagespecific employers in the region and they only work on historic and listed building projects.

In the past couple of years the company has been principal contractor on leading repair projects across the South West that have included six cathedrals, a number of churches – including Holy Trinity in Bradford on Avon – and public buildings that have included Salisbury Guildhall. They are currently working on Historic England’s headquarters at the Engine House in Swindon and the National Trust’s Dyrham Park.

Their work repairing St Mary’s Church in Bridgwater and The Rib in Wells Cathedral Precinct won awards at this year’s William Stansell Awards – and their lead and copper roof repairs at The Orangery on the Longleat Estate got them to the finals of the National Roofing Awards.

These added to an impressive list of awards for their work at Tredegar House and St Giles House in Dorset.

Managing director Matthew Ellis said: “Historic buildings are fundamentally different to contemporary buildings in both design and fabric, so require a special understanding of their materials, structures, build techniques and context. Leadwork is no exception: once original fabric is lost it is lost forever and original materials cannot be easily replaced.”

For that reason Ellis and Co seek to conserve as much original material as possible when undertaking repairs. At St Giles’ Church, Leigh-on-Mendip (top right), that included cutting out and burning back in the original lead panels to retain lead graffiti with local historical significance.

In repairing the nave and aisle roofs at Wells Cathedral (below), first the lead was stripped and each timber assessed. Repairs were carried out to the substrate and roof structure, aimed at conserving and supporting the original timbers wherever possible by fitting oak inserts, diamond oak pellets and wedges. Firings were added to aid water drainage and Ellis recast and relaid the lead roof, including bays, flashings, guttering and details. The latter included a lead step detail and ornamental features.

Leadwork projects such as that at Wells Cathedral usually also include repairs to historic timberwork, adjoining masonry, and potentially to windows, louvres, weather veins and other high-level features – in order to make the best use of scaffolding.

Ellis and Co directly employ and train heritage-skilled builders in a wide range of specialisms, including roofing, masonry, traditional lime, carpentry and joinery and decoration. That enables in-house teamwork and reduces difficulties that can arise from having multiple subcontractors on site.

Matthew Ellis sees keeping traditional skills alive as an essential part of the job. The company is a member of the National Heritage Training Group and a founding member of the Lead Contractors Association, which seeks to maintain high quality standards in UK leadwork. Ellis and Co themselves have earned the accolade of being awarded an ‘Excellent’ rating for their workmanship.

Said Matthew: “It has been our privilege to have worked on some of the most iconic structures in the South West, and the vital contribution of our heritage leadworkers ensures that the stately homes, ecclesiastical and public heritage buildings they repair are going to be available for communities to enjoy for generations to come.” q • For further information visit www.ellisandco.uk.com www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Top leadworker revealed [SHANE WHITE of SW Leadworks has been crowned

Leadworker of the Year 2019. Shane’s victory was announced at the UK Roofing Awards in May. The competition, now in its eighth year, is sponsored by the Lead Sheet Training Academy (LSTA), which specialises in training those using lead or hard metals in the construction industry. It was open to both self-employed leadworkers and those working for contractors.

LSTA’s general manager Nick DuGard said: “We were delighted to stage the LSTA Leadworker of the Year competition this year and the response from entrants was fantastic. The skills test over the two days was exacting but the standard of work was extremely high. The first test included bossing an outlet and on the second day the competition ramped up with a test to deliver a piece of work with double-break corners. We would like to thank everyone who took part and to congratulate Shane on winning this prestigious award.”

Speaking after the announcement, Shane said he hopes to continue to hone and expand his skills in the future, having found the competition and recent short training courses at the LSTA’s centre a fantastic experience.

“It was absolutely brilliant to get up there and learn other ways of doing things,” he said. “It’s fantastic to be taught by people who teach lots of people – they just show you a different approach.

Some of the tips I picked up have made things a lot easier for me.”

As well as gaining industry recognition, Shane was awarded a number of career-boosting prizes, including a free week of training at the LSTA, a new set of tools and a copy of the Rolled Lead Sheet Manual.

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Leadworker of the Year 2019, Shane White (left) and this year’s runner-up Ashley Saxton Runner-up Ashley Saxton of Saxton Specialist Leadwork was a close contender for the title. He will receive a copy of the manual and a three-day personalised development training course with the LSTA’s experienced tutors. q

Old meets new with an innovative lead product

by DARREN TUTT, Head of Technical Services at Calder Lead

[IN TIMES GONE BY little importance

was placed on the substrate design of the roof on a building, other than to ensure it was structurally sound and built to the highest standard at the time.

In those days oak planks were commonly laid with ‘penny’ air gaps in-between. The advantage of that in a lead roof was that plenty of air could get directly to the underside of the lead, allowing the metal’s natural protective patina to form. The airflow kept temperatures constant and condensation was a rare occurrence: even if it did form it dried out quite freely. Airflow and the ability to disburse moisture are very important in any traditional metal roof build-up.

In modern times, with the advent of improved heating and added insulation, the ability to control condensation is paramount. Cold and draughty historic buildings saw lead roofs last many hundreds of years in some cases, but by adding the ingredients that cause interstitial condensation that can suddenly change.

Interstitial condensation is a crude form of distilled water and it is that which can corrode lead sheet and other metals over time. Couple that with certain timbers which can leach aggressive tannins when wet and problems can occur, severely curtailing the longevity of a material that has seen the decades pass by. That is why today all lead roofs should be laid on well-ventilated substrates.

Doing that ensures that this amazing traditional material lasts well beyond inferior alternatives, as it has done for centuries. As you can imagine, sometimes the structural changes needed to achieve that are impossible to create without impacting on the look of a building, which is not always the approach that many would want to take unless absolutely necessary.

Over the years solutions to the problem were sought and until now the only way of protecting the lead from corrosion in those circumstances

was to apply a chalk slurry or a chalkbased paint to the reverse of the lead sheet. The idea here was that the chalk would provide the protective patina to the back of the lead thus ensuring improved resistance to corrosion.

At Calder Lead we decided to tap into our own 260 years of experience to see if we could find a traditional yet effective answer to the problem. The result is our innovative product, Calder Heritage Lead – an easy-to-use, highperformance product that gives the ideal solution to this modern day dilemma.

So what is Heritage Lead?

Calder Heritage Lead is a unique product which combines Calder BSEN 12588 lead sheet with a layer of tin on the underside. The tin is plated to the lead sheet during the manufacturing process, meaning that there are no additional processes involved once it is on site, thus saving on both time and labour.

Tin has been used throughout history as an essential ingredient in resisting corrosion, as it has an insoluble oxidised film on its surface.

That natural oxidised layer protects the tin and in turn anything it covers.

Tin is also relatively unaffected by both water and oxygen at room temperatures and does not rust or corrode in any other way.

Combining tin with Calder Lead’s BSEN 12588 rolled lead sheet adds to the lead’s already impressive characteristics, making it even more durable in adverse situations. The dual layer is a significant advance in a world were innovative lead sheet products are rare.

This material provides architects and specifiers with a robust solution when undertaking works in our amazingly rich and diverse heritage world. We need those buildings to be protected the way they have always been and in this modern age we show that you really can have the best of both worlds, with old meeting new and working in harmony. q

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Listed school boasts new roof

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A PROJECT TO REPLACE the roof on the Grade Two-listed Swanwick Hall in Derbyshire has been expertly carried out by NRA Roofing Services using specialist lead products supplied by Midland Lead.

Swanwick Hall is a secondary and sixth form school that has recently been granted academy status. With an enviable history and exciting future, the school is made up of an eclectic collection of old and new buildings which provide a range of specialist facilities to support students’ learning. At the heart of the 22-acre site is the beautiful 18th-century hall that was in need of some complex restoration to the roof.

NRA Roofing worked closely with the local authority and the school to ensure that the restoration project ran smoothly, and then work began to carry out a full replacement of the roof. When the roof was removed the timbers

were replaced to the original specification, which was white oak. Following that the roof of the listed building was carefully rebuilt using reclaimed natural slate and lead, ensuring the hall was returned to its former glory.

Following a factory tour at Midland Lead, NRA Roofing made the decision to use cast lead for the restoration of the roof. That enabled them to keep the project as true to the original specification as possible.

Midland Lead supplied BBA-certified, Code 5 and Code 7 cast lead for box guttering and general flashing, together with building paper. They were supplied to an exact specification that was sensitive to the aesthetic of the building.

Wayne Mycroft, director of NRA Roofing, said: “People do business with people and we hit it off right from the start with Midland Lead. The factory tour was a real eye-opener for me and I appreciated the attention to detail that Midland Lead carried out in all of their manufacturing processes. Not only is the product of high quality and exactly what we specified, the customer service was excellent from start to finish.” q

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Lead contractors wait to discover award-winners [

EVERY AUTUMN the Lead Contractors Association (LCA) meets to honour the organisers, prizewinners and sponsors of the Murdoch Awards. The Murdoch Awards were established in 1996 by the LCA to mark the retirement from the industry of Richard Murdoch – known to many as ‘Mr Lead’.

Sadly, Richard passed away in January last year, leading to many tributes at last year’s awards announcement.

There are two awards named after Richard: the Murdoch Award and the Murdoch Sponsors Award. The latter was created in 2006 to recognise the best of the smaller projects in the year. It is awarded by the awards’ sponsor, Associated Lead Mills.

The Murdoch Award competition is only open to members of the Lead Contractors

Association. Photographic entries can be submitted to the LCA Secretariat from October to July for consideration by the judging panel who will then draw up a shortlist of sites to be visited, from which the four finalists in the competition will be determined.

The four finalists are invited to attend the LCA Annual Conference in early October as guests of Associated Lead Mills and the overall winners of the Murdoch Award, plus the winners of the Murdoch Sponsors Award are announced at the closing Gala Dinner.

We will bring you the full story of this year’s awards, including the the award winners and those highly recommended, in the next issue of Ecclesiastical and Heritage World. q

Fine leadwork graces awardwinning extension

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FOR THE NEW ROOF of a restaurant extension to the Grade One-listed Gravetye Manor in West Sussex, Matthew Marchant of M Marchant Specialist Lead Roofing Contractors Ltd used Code 6 lead throughout.

The roofing project was shortlisted in last year’s Murdoch Awards, while the new restaurant won a Mid Sussex Design Award – the commercial category of the 2019 Sussex Heritage Trust awards – and is a finalist in the 2019 SECBE Constructing Excellence Awards.

Architects Charles Knowles described the leadwork thus: “Traditional lead roofing work and battened maple ceiling is a fine example of good craftsmanship.”

M Marchant Specialist Lead Roofing Contractors Ltd is a family-run company of professional roofing and leadwork specialists with over 30 years experience. They can take on any size job, from a small repair to full reroof. They offer the high standards of craftsmanship demanded by the Lead Contractors Association at prices that are extremely competitive.

As well as general leadwork, the main areas covered by the company include dormers, flashings, flat roofs, lead cladding, chimney flashings, lead fire walls and minor roofing works. They can supply and fix both milled lead sheet to BS1178 and traditional sand-cast lead sheet to meet any contract specifications. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Drones can offer new views of historic sites [

IT HAS BEEN well-documented in these pages that the use of UAVs, or drones, has allowed unprecedented ways of surveying heritage buildings without the previously-necessary risks to allow human investigation. But there is also a role to be played by drones in marketing building projects and heritage restorations.

A further role to be played by these craft involves the use of heritage buildings themselves as the backdrop to all kinds of stories – from TV blockbusters to adverts for tourism agencies.

For the owners of historic buildings there is a tightrope to be walked.

While most heritage organisations are keen to allow access to legitimate and professional operators – not least because of the rewards to be gained from chargeable fees – there are unavoidable issues surrounding safety, legality and potential damage to sensitive environments and effects on wildlife.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) expressed a typical attitude of heritage authorities: “Filming with a UAV offers a unique opportunity to appreciate and capture our sites from a whole new point of view. When revealed from above, it becomes apparent just how magnificent some of the shapes and designs of the properties under our care really are.”

As with any site – airports have been in the news recently – the normal rules regarding keeping drones away from people apply.

HES again: “We welcome the opportunity for our sites to be captured; however as UAVs become more popular and more widely used, we also have a duty of care to protect our historic monuments and ensure the safety of visitors and staff.”

There are times, however, when flying drones is a complete no-no – for example when the desired site is home to nesting birds.

The National Trust for Scotland explains: “It’s possible that some properties or parts of properties might be ‘no drone zones’ at some times of year, particularly in the summer. For example, 1 April - 31 July is a no-fly period at St Abb’s Head (pictured) to prevent disturbance to our breeding birds, especially seabirds.”

For those reasons, all heritage organisations have complex procedures before they will allow drones to be flown above their properties – mainly based on legislation regarding proximity to people, but also in the case of the National Trust established bylaws.

In all cases, flying is not allowed while a site is open to the public. q

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What would medieval masons think of drones? [

WOULD THE MASONS who designed and constructed our magnificent cathedrals have appreciated the opportunities afforded

by UAVs, or drones? We put the question to Kate Treen, marketing manager of operators Sky Revolutions.

“Here at Sky Revolutions we like to think that our medieval cathedral masons would have approved of, or at least be fascinated by, new drone technology,” she answered. “We can’t hope to match the inestimable skills of these structural instigators – who, of course, almost never saw their work completed – but we can pay homage to their dedication by monitoring their incredible legacy.”

She pointed out that, these days, it’s pretty much given that drones can be a force for good, especially when it comes to scrutinising hardto-reach areas. It’s no wonder, then, that the ecclesiastical and heritage sectors have embraced this aerial technology, knowing that drone surveys save time and money – and are a great deal safer. In fact, she says, the efficiencies that drones provide mean they can be used as preventative tools, to identify potential risk, as much as reactive tools deployed only retrospectively after damage has occurred.

“Our increasingly changing weather is already challenging our buildings, old and new,” Kate continued. “The latest University of

Incredible detail: getting close-up with church towers and spires

Then and now: protecting the past and watching the future Cambridge and IPCC study states that: ‘Buildings face major risks from the projected impacts of climate change, having already experienced a big increase in extreme weather damage in recent decades.’

“The good news is that we can manage these risks. By sending a drone up to inspect a tower or spire, or to check the integrity of stonework, lightning straps etc, we can be proactive and act before damage occurs.

“Of course, the view that drones afford is not one that our mason and architect/engineer ancestors experienced. Back then, the only people able to see the beauty of medieval towers and spires close-up were the steeplejacks of the day. But by necessity, theirs was a time-consuming and risky honour: sadly, our history books tell countless tales of falls from spires and towers during construction.”

But drone inspections don’t just eliminate any human working-at-height risk. They also show us the physical condition of our heritage buildings in the most incredible detail: so much so, says Kate, that you can imagine – and even witness – the chisel marks hidden from view for more than 800 years.

“As well as helping our clients to manage and maintain completed buildings, much of our work at Sky Revolutions helps construction companies keep tabs on work-inprogress. Through fixed masts, and of A tower of a different course drones, we’re able to deliver kind: Sky Revolutions’ 88ft imagery that helps constructors camera mast ready for monitor progress and then market their time-lapse work development to end-users.

“Time-lapse films are one of our most popular offers, whereby a six-month construction is condensed into a minute’s satisfying footage.

How amazing would it be to travel back in time and plant one of our masts next to any of our stunning cathedrals and see its construction first hand?”

Getting into the air with a camera clearly helps the stewards of our heritage make important maintenance decisions. But it also helps broaden the appeal of our heritage to those of us who may otherwise be less appreciative of what it took to create these buildings.

Kate concluded: “Master masons may have lacked today’s technology, but they more than made up for that in ingenuity, engineering expertise and dedication. We think the least we can do is make the best use of modern inspection tools to protect and share our heritage for the masons of the future to study and enjoy.” q • You can find out more about Sky Revolutions and their aerial inspection work at www.skyrevolutions.co.uk. To see their construction site progress imagery and time-lapse work, please visit the website www.skyrevolutions.photography www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Remote Pennine cottage gets the Icynene insulation treatment High performance spray foam insulation from Icynene has been used in the renovation of a 130-year old cottage on an exposed moor top site in the Northern Pennines.

[SADDLEWORTH MOOR, in the Lancashire Pennines between

Huddersfield and Manchester, is one of the most exposed and inhospitable places in the country, with little to stop the westerly gales that blow in from the Atlantic. And at over 1,100ft above sea level, locals say that if snow is forecast, it usually falls there first and is slow to leave.

None of this has stopped local property developer Jason Reece of Surebuild Construction from buying at auction Keepers Cottage – a late Victorian game keeper’s house that’s lain empty on the top of the moors for over 30 years. He has grand plans to renovate, insulate and upgrade it to 21st century standards.

“On a clear day, the views over the moors and the Cheshire Plain are simply amazing,” explained Jason. “When the restoration is complete, this will make a fantastic, away-from-it-all home for someone looking for complete peace and solitude.”

Keepers Cottage is a solidly built, 1,500sq ft property constructed of local stone and is in good structural order. However, to make it habitable, it was in need of a top to bottom upgrade, including all services.

Once the building was made secure and watertight, one of the biggest challenges faced by the builder was insulation to keep out the penetrating wind. “Up here, they describe it as a lazy wind,” said Jason. “It prefers to go through you rather than around you!”

The initial plan was to line the internal walls and roof area with rigid board-type insulation, but this was quickly discounted. According to Jason, rigid board insulation is expensive and very labour intensive to install properly. As well as this, it is virtually impossible to make it fit without gaps, so wind penetration would be inevitable.

To overcome the insulation challenge, Jason turned to Manchesterbased specialist, Green Horizon Energy Solutions who recommended spray applied insulation from Icynene as the preferred solution.

Matt Lawford of Green Horizon takes up the story: “In an old, exposed property like Keepers Cottage, making the envelope as airtight as possible is vital. Air leakage accounts for as much as 40% of the heat loss in a building, so sealing off all the tiny air gaps and voids that conventional insulation method cannot reach is the name of the game.”

Green Horizon used the FoamLite LDC 50 system from Icynene, an open cell foam that allows the building to breathe naturally, resisting internal condensation. Its ability to close off small structural gaps and service holes, creating a ‘sealed box’ environment, makes it one of the most efficient and cost-effective means of heat loss mitigation.

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together at the tip of a trigger-action device. It forms a foam that expands 100-fold within seconds of application, searching out and sealing gaps, service holes and hard-to-reach spaces (below), virtually eliminating cold bridging and air leakage.

Unlike the urethane-based foams of 20 years ago, modern spray foams like Icynene FoamLite use water as the blowing agent. The reaction between the chemical components produces CO2 which causes the foam to expand. As the foam expands the cells burst and the CO2 is replaced by air.

As a result, FoamLite has a global warming potential (GWP) of 1 and an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of 0. Furthermore, Icynene does not emit any harmful gasses once cured and is completely inert.

At Keepers Cottage the original walls comprised an external leaf of dressed masonry with an internal skin of brickwork, separated by a partially-filled cavity. During renovation, an internal frame of timber stud work (above) was constructed and Icynene sprayed to a minimum thickness of 100mm between the studs and directly onto the exposed brickwork. A vapour barrier was applied, followed by proprietary plasterboard, creating a wall of approximately 450mm overall thickness.

The roof structure was stripped, re-felted and battened before the original slates were replaced. Icynene was then sprayed to a thickness of 125mm between the roofing joists (below) to create a warm roof structure for planned habitable use.

A poured concrete screed, over 100mm thick rigid insulation slabs, forms the new ground floor to the building.

Restoration work on Keepers Cottage began in autumn 2018, with insulation being carried out over a three-day window in late January 2019, and completion was this spring. Because of its unique location and the fascinating restoration programme, Keepers Cottage is to be featured in an upcoming episode of the BBC’s Homes Under The Hammer series. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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New tiles for old! Manufacturer replicates discontinued ranges

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AUTHENTIC REPLACEMENTS for well-known but discontinued quarry tiles of the past are a speciality of brick manufacturer Ketley Brick. The Brierley Hill-based company manufactures a range of such tiles which are proving popular for both contemporary and heritage projects.

With their natural, organic clay colours – produced through careful control of the kiln atmosphere – they closely resemble the old quarry tiles once manufactured by Hawkins and Dennis Ruabon. Made from the same seam of Etruria marl clay, which is exceptionally dense when fired, the immensely durable 18mm-thick tiles are resistant to acids, alkalis, oils, grease and fats, as well as offering excellent fire, frost and R11C slip-resistance – making them suitable for most interior and exterior applications.

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Available in brick, paver and made-to-order square sizes, Ketley quarry tiles come in a range of natural tones, including a genuine Staffordshire Red, Light Multi, Dark Multi, Staffordshire Blue and Brown Brindle.

Ketley has been making traditional clay products on the same site for over 100 years and the company’s quarry tiles feature on a range of domestic, commercial and restoration projects. They include the Grade Two-listed Barbican in London, where old Hawkins Brown Brindle tiles were replaced with new Ketley quarry tiles specially developed for the project.

They have also been used at the new West Norwood Library and Picturehouse: a joint venture between Lambeth Council and Picturehouse Cinemas. As well as housing a library, the building has been refashioned to include a four-screen cinema, community room, restaurant, café and bar.

The original West Norwood Library and Nettlefold Halls, a modernist building, was opened in 1969 by Princess Margaret and features in several scenes of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film A Clockwork Orange. It lies within the West Norwood Conservation Area and adjoins West Norwood Cemetery: a Grade Two-registered Historic Park and Garden. The design and materials of the original building were considered to have a positive impact on the Conservation Area.

Hawkins quarry tiles were a prominent feature of the old library building and Panter Hudspith Architects aimed to keep as many of the original features of the building as possible – including a sequence of flat and sloping roofs and the clay flooring (pictured).

Ketley quarry tiles were an excellent match to the existing Hawkins tiles that were laid in the 1960s and they also provide a very robust flooring for the highly-trafficked areas, which made them a very practical choice as well. The project has been shortlisted in the New London Architects Awards 2019. q

Conservation work reveals original wording on Framilode plaque

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ST PETER’S CHURCH in Framilode was built by public subscription and a Church Commissioners’ Grant in 1854. It was one of many Commissioners churches built with money voted by Parliament as a result of the Church Building Act of 1814 and related further Acts. The money was either used to pay for the cost of a church in full or as a grant to cover part of the cost.

St Peter’s Church was awarded a grant of £200 and this was recorded on a cast iron plaque originally erected in the porch of the church. The main condition attached to these grants was a requirement for a number of seats to be reserved for the use of poor parishioners.

Over time the surface of the plaque had deteriorated due to corrosion, with condensation forming on the plaque during cold weather continuing this process. The present vicar, the Reverend Vernon Lidstone, approached the Historic Metalwork Conservation Company, to carry out conservation work to the plaque to stabilise it and to hopefully reveal the original wording.

The plaque was collected from the church in July 2016. Most of the plaque was originally cast from a standard pattern with blank spaces for inserting the reason for the grant, the amount of money, number of seats and other references. An iron plate, riveted to the back of the plaque, helped to secure the inserted iron pieces. Removal of this plate revealed that the loose pieces had been secured with a clay material.

The plaque was first carefully cleaned using an air abrasive tool to remove loose dirt and corrosion, helping to enhance the lettering detail. The remaining compact rust layers were treated with Fertan Rust Converter to stabilise them.

After treatment and stabilisation, the plaque was protected by the application of a high-quality paint system to give it long term protection and reveal the original wording. All surfaces were first primed by brushing using Dulux Metalshield Zinc Phosphate primer before application of a second coat of Dulux Metalshield primer.

The back plate was then refitted before being finish brush painted using a grey Metalshield gloss. The lettering was then picked out with two coats of a black enamel gloss. q

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BathIRON’s final chorus rings out

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ON 26 MAY the final hurrah was sounded for the BathIRON project, as a festival of music and ironwork demonstrations marked the unveiling of the new balustrade on the bandstand at Parade Gardens. The new balustrade brought together the work of many ironworkers, together with pieces created in workshops by groups of school pupils and enthusiasts, and was presented to the world at the FireFOLK event.

According to the organisers at the National Heritage Ironwork Group (NHIG): “BathIRON aimed to bring together the worlds of the craft practitioner and the heritage consultant in a joint celebration of a vibrant craft skill which has its roots in ancient times but still plays a vital role in our modern world. It was the vision of NHIG secretary Andy Thearle, who is an active ironworker in the city of Bath, and the World Heritage City provided an ideal context for the project, as its wealth of historic fabric means there is also a pressing need to nurture the heritage skills that built the city and continue to maintain it.”

The new balustrade grew out of the original BathIRON event last June.

The live forging demonstrations at FireFOLK themselves resulted in a number of new works, some of which were auctioned on the night. The culmination of the event was the official opening of the bandstand with its new balustrade by the Mayor of Bath, Patrick Anketell-Jones.

The unveiling was also marked by a new musical composition by Nathaniel Mann, using the striking of hammers on anvils to evoke the spirit of the iron.

The event caught the imagination of Jessica Renison, a blacksmithing student who contributes regularly to the NHIG Newsletter.

Jessica wrote: “The spark that kindled BathIRON was a desire to share the living and thriving craft of the blacksmith as widely as possible, while drawing attention to our precious ironwork heritage, and promoting a greater understanding of the high level of skill involved in its care. This triumphant project had a fitting finale when we celebrated the official opening of the transformed bandstand at FireFOLK, a family festival of folk music and blacksmithing in Bath’s Parade Gardens.”

The whole project was funded in part by the sale of musical notes in iron, together with the opportunity to sponsor staves and panels on the final structure. Some of those notes are still available to purchase from the NHIG shop at www.nhig.org.uk/online-shop/shop/ q

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Lightning risk: heritage sites [IN RECENT ISSUES we have been outlining the risks of lightning strikes on churches and other historic buildings. The potential damage to fabric and facilities can be severe, with modern electronic systems being particularly at risk.

Heritage sites also carry a risk of lightning strikes to visitor areas – particularly to outdoor areas.

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), lightning strikes the ground in Britain about 300,000 times a year, and although there is no absolute protection from lightning, measures can be taken to reduce the risk of getting struck and the injury severity.

Lightning poses more of a threat to individuals than may be apparent: 30-60 people are struck by lightning each year in Britain and, according to RoSPA, on average, three of those strikes are fatal.

According to RoSPA, those most at risk are those who are outdoors, often exposed in vulnerable, unsheltered locations; for example construction workers, walkers, rock climbers, campers and agricultural workers.

Curiously, 80% of lightning strike victims are male; however that can be compared with the higher number of males in outdoor employment and participating in outdoor leisure activities than females. Research has also shown that proximity to water increases the risk of being struck by lightning.

The time that is most dangerous is when there is underestimation of the likelihood of being hit, for example before the storm or when you think it is over.

RoSPA guidance states that there are three different ways of being struck by lightning: • Direct strike: the lightning hits you and • goes to earth through you.

The following companies are all specialists in Lightning Protection Systems:

• Side flash: the lightning hits another object • and jumps sideways to hit you.

• Ground strike: the lightning strikes the • ground then travels through it hitting you • on the way.

Research shows that people struck by lightning are predominantly hit before and after the peak of the storm. That means that you should be thinking about the proximity of the lightning, not the occurrence of rain.

The 30/30 rule provides a good way of ensuring one is sheltering during the most risky parts of the storm. It proposes that if the flash to bang is 30 seconds in length or less you should seek shelter. Staying inside the shelter is advised until 30 minutes past the last clap of thunder. That ensures that any distant strikes at the beginning of the storm or trailing storm clouds at the back of the storm do not take anyone by surprise.

Cuttings

The UK’s largest independent Lightning Protection & Earthing contractor Design, installation and maintenance • Lightning Protection • Specialist Protection

Direct Strike

• Earthing Services

• Height Safety Services

Lightning Protection and Earthing Solutions

• Surge Protection

• Full Support Service

• Lightning Protection • Height Safety & Fall Arrest Systems • BSEN 62305:2011 • Consultancy & Design Services • Supply & Installation • Earthing Systems • Inspection & Maintenance • Surge Protection

T: 020 8371 0001 E: info@cuttings.co.uk W: cuttings.co.uk

Head Office: 01461 337951 Rep of Ireland: +353 45 913 129

E: enquiries@directstrike.co.uk W: www.directstrike.co.uk 18 Canberra Road, Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland DG16 5DP

Bailey International

10-12 Arcadia Avenue, Finchley Central, London N3 2JU

Horizon Specialist Contracting Ltd

With over 25 years experience our in-house design team are trained and certified to the current British & European Standards BS EN 62305:2011 for Lightning Protection Systems and BS 7430:2011 for Earthing.

• Lightning Protection Systems and Surge Protection Design • Testing and Inspection surveys • Steeplejack maintenance • Fall arrest safety systems

Steeplejacks & Lightning Conductor Engineers We undertake a wide range of lightning protection, maintenance and repair works on churches, listed buildings and other structures where access is particularly difficult.

T: 0115 965 7400 E: sales@horizonsc.co.uk W: www.horizonsc.co.uk Unit 7, Burma Road, Blidworth, Nottinghamshire NG21 0RT

Lightning Protection Services

Bailey Business Park, Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5NY

North(Head office): 01461 800323 South: 01582 511036 N.E: 01914 661145 E: info@lightningconductor.co.uk W: www.lightningconductor.co.uk

South West Lightning Protection

Lightning Protection Services

Airport Business Centre, 10 Thornbury Road, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7PP

10, Oak Tree Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS8 3LJ

T: 01625 576243 E: enquiries@baileysteeplejacks.com W: www.baileysteeplejacks.com

T: 07807 334441 E: south@lightningconductor.org W: www.lightningconductor.org

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T: 0113 248 8026 M: 07899 700138 E: lpservices@live.co.uk W: www.lightningprotectionleeds.co.uk

TESTING & DESIGN SPECIALISTS

need to protect users In particular, do not shelter beneath tall or isolated trees; it has been estimated that one in four people struck by lightning are sheltering under trees.

When the site is staging an event, RoSPA recommends: “Events must be thoroughly risk assessed, and if there is a risk of being struck by lightning this must be looked at and control measures put in place with a lightning safety plan.

“In case of an event, monitor the local weather from the day before activity to the end of play and the dispersal of crowds. Have an efficient method of warning people at risk, and evacuation if necessary.

“Define and list safe structures and locations.

Safe structures can include a large/substantial building with plumbing and wiring that will conduct lightning to the ground, such as a clubhouse or fully enclosed metal vehicles including buses.” q

Rafferty Lightning Protection 70 years experience in the steeplejack and lightning protection industries

Wiltshire Steeplejacks

and Lightning Conductor Engineers

T: 01782 834567 E: enquiries@rafferty1949.com W: www.rafferty-steeplejacks.com

Trading for over 40 years, we specialise in: • Lightning protection systems • BS EN 62305 & BS 6651 • Earthing and resistivity testing • High maintenance work • Bird control • All rope access work • Full architectural surveys & cover meter surveys T: 01225 761330 M: 07973 397770 E: wiltssteeplejack@aol.com W: www.wiltshiresteeplejacks.co.uk

Dawson Steeplejacks

A C Wallbridge & Co Ltd

Specialising in all areas of working at height, from restoration of ancient buildings through to the repair and installation of lightning conductors • Lightning Conductors • Restoration • Weather Vanes • HVI Lightning Protection Systems • Surge Protection

Providing lightning protection services since 1978 Installation, maintenance and testing of lightning protection systems, utilising rope access systems for safe access.

• Surveys • Risk Assessments • Design and Installation to BSEN 62305 • Specialist Earthing • Annual Testing, Inspection & Maintenance • Surge Protection

Nash Peake Works, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5BT

Specialising in all areas of working at height

The Coach House, 5 Court Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8BR

Steeplejacks and Lightning Conductor Engineers

• Cathedrals • Churches • Towers • Sports Centres

• High Rise Office Blocks • High Rise Residential Blocks • Schools • Hospitals

T: 01934 876665 E: dawson@dawsonsteeplejacks.co.uk W: dawsonsteeplejacks.co.uk

T: 01722 322750 E: mail@wallbridge.co.uk W: www.wallbridge.co.uk

Harrison Lightning Protection & Earthing Ltd

Lightning Strike Ltd

The Stable, Wick Lane, Hewish, North Somerset BS24 6RR

T: 01325 464464 E: contact@harrisonlp.co.uk W: www.harrisonlp.co.uk

2 Lakeland Estate, Faverdale North, Darlington, County Durham DL3 0PX

Osborne Delta Lightning Conductors Ltd

Unit 7, Centre One, Lysander Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6BU

Lightning Protection and Earthing Specialist for Churches and Historic Properties • Lightning Conductor Testing • Earthing Systems • Earthing System Testing • Surge Protection • Safe Strike ESE Systems • Soil Resistivity Testing

T: 0161 785 4940 F: 0161 785 4950 E: info@osbornedelta.co.uk W: www.osbornedelta.co.uk

T: 01158 752686 M: 07581 266493 E: info@lightningstrikeltd.co.uk W: www.lightningstrikeltd.co.uk

30 Greenacres Road, Oldham, Lancs OL4 1HB

Unit 3, Pottery Court, Pottery Way, Nottingham NG8 8YM

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ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

ARCHIVE STORAGE BOXES

BAFRA

ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANTS

BATHROOMS

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BELLS

BUILDING SERVICES

CARVERS – MASTER CARVERS ASSOCIATION

BOOK & PAPER CONSERVATION

BUILDING CONSERVATION & RESTORATION

CHURCH HEATING & INSULATION

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

CLOCKS EXHUMATION SERVICES

FURNITURE

HYMNODY

JOINERY

DISABLED ACCESS

LANDSCAPING

DISASTER RECOVERY

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LCA

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METALWORK

METAL THEFT PREVENTION

ORGANS

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PAINTING CONSERVATION & RESTORATION

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ROOFING

FTMRC

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