Phorographsfrom rhe press launch of rhc Building Conservation Centre, Tunbridge Wells, on 24 September 1990. Left: Mrs Brenda Trench, Vice Chairman of Kent County Council, examines a lead casting. Councillor Paul Holman, Mayor of Tunbridge Wells,and Stan Halls, direcror of rhc cenrre, look on. Right: Opening rhe Conservation Centre ro rhe first trainees on 24 September 1990. Mrs Brenda Trench, assisted by Councillor Paul Holman, curs rhe ribbon (also in rhe phorograph arcJack Chapman, College Principal, and Sran Halls). raise skill levels and the understanding of conservation ethics in those who execute works to historic buildings, the Centre willalso be a resource for others who commissionor supervise conservation work. It is our wish that amenity societies and the national conservation bodies avail themselvesof the facilities, either by using the Centre as a regional base or by running short courses and seminars on conserva - cion topics. The potential exists for the Centre to ace as a catalyst and focus for a very broad range of building conservation activities. The Centre will be able to call upon the West Kent College's experienced teaching staff and will also arrange instruction by outside lecturers or specialises where required. The facilities will be available to others in the conservation field to arrange short courses or to hold meetings. Trustees Those who have agreed co steer to the policy and management of the Centre include Sir Bernard Feilden and Donald Insall (who will be well known to conservation officers), Julian Litten (curator in public affairs at the Victoria & Albert Museum) and Bob Lloyd-Jones (director BUILDINGS AND CRAFfSMANSHIP general, Brick Development Association). A management committee, including representatives of SPAB, RlBA, COTAC, trade federations, manufacturers, contractors and the Kent Conservation Officers Group, will guide the day co day management of the Centre which will be under the direction of Scan Halls, the College's director of the division of technology . Further details For derails of courses or further information contact Stan Halls on 0732 358101 or Tony Wimble on 0622 696099. WALCOT MARBLE DOROTHEA -RESTORATIONS LTD SKILLED RESTORERS OF CHIMNEY PIECES. SCULPTURE. OB JETS DART AND INLAY WORK USING TRADITIONAL METHODS AND MATERIALS. DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF REPRODUCTION PIECES. ORIGINAL GEORGIAN AND VICTORIAN PATTERN BOOKS FOR AUTHENTIC DETAIL. SHEET MARBLE AND SLATE CUT FOR HEARTHS AND PANELLING. ------•------ ARCHITECTURALMETALWORK WIND & WATERMILLWORK TRADITIONAL MACHINERYREFURBISHMENT Staircasebalustradesandhandrails,balconies, conservatories, rainwatergoods,antefixae,railings, gates,windowframes, canopies,bridges. NATIONWIDE SERVICE SOUTHERN OFFICE & WORKS: RiversideBusiness Park • St Annes Road • St Annes Park • Bristol BS4 4ED • Tel: (0272) 715337 • Fax: (0272) 771677 NORTHERN OFFICE & WORKS NewRoad • Whaley Bridge • via Stockport • Cheshire SK12 7JQ Tel:(0663) 733544 • Fax: (0663) 734521 CONTEXT 29 PART OF WALCOT RECLAMATION LTD, SUPPLIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQ.UES AND TRADITIONAL BUILDING MA TERlALS, 108. WALCOT STREET, BATH BA1 5BG TEL 0225 444404 FAX 0225 448163 SEND FOR A BROCHURE 17
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