Film screening showcases alternative to current economic chaos

As the global financial system continues to experience turmoil and turbulence, a ‘new way’ of thinking is being showcased in a film presentation taking place in deepest Devon this week.

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Tributes have been pouring in from across the midlands rugby community for Roy Maye who passed away recently after a long illness.

Roy, who lived in Erdington, played the game for many years with Birchfield RFC and later with Birmingham Barbarians, a club that formed after the merger of Birchfield and Kynoch RFC in 2003.

There’s another double dose of live music at Korks Wine Bar in Otley this weekend with former Alarm frontman Mike Peters taking to the stage on Friday 25th followed by old favourites Steve Phillips and Brendan Croker on Saturday 26th.

The Alarm was formed in 1981 in North Wales as a mod band and finally split a decade later after a opening for acts such as U2 and Bob Dylan.

As Britons look set to brace themselves for another cold winter period there are ways to dramatically reduce spiralling domestic energy bills.

One such way of mitigating against rising gas and electricity bills is by installing secondary or third glazing, an option that can cost a tiny fraction of the cost of double glazing and a solution that can reduce quarter on quarter energy bills by up to 20%.

Ornate Interiors MD Ronnie Clifford wants you to break the mould…

This is a call to arms! We want you to break the mould and unlock the unlimited potential of interior spaces.

Architects, designers and all those involved with interiors have a very real chance to shape the future quite literally by considering the incredible possibilities of plaster and mouldings within buildings. After all who said walls should be flat?

When Chris Rowley was planning his first self build project it was the roof that was his biggest concern.

The electronics teacher from Chesterfield had only done a few renovations prior to starting on his code 5 four-bedroomed detached house but he found West Yorkshire-based U-Roof to be the perfect solution when it came to topping off his new development.

U-Roof, founded in 2008, manufactures and supplies an innovative made-to-fit steel roofing system that offers significantly more attic space as well as going up in a fraction of the time taken with traditional timbers.

by David Thurston, founder and director of U-Roof Ltd

There's a lot to be said for showing some steel when it comes to domestic roofing projects!

Timber solutions will continue to lead the way as the roofing product of choice for new build homes but a growing number of architects, homebuilders and self build enthusiasts are discovering the merits of using steel to create their roofing structures.

One of South Yorkshire's most intriguing landmarks is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment that is guaranteed to be everyone’s cup of tea!

Boston Castle, Grade II Listed and completed in 1776 by the Earl of Effingham who was a keen supporter of the American Independence movement at the time, is currently undergoing a £860,000 restoration under the auspices of 247-year-old building restoration firm William Anelay, Paul Hewitt Architects and other conservation consultants on behalf of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and the Friends of Boston Castle.

York based blacksmith Don Barker has adopted a novel approach when it comes to carrying out his duties as Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths.

Don, the first working smith for several generations to be elected to the position of Prime Warden, has to attend many meetings in London and has cruised down to the capital from Doncaster in his narrow boat with wife Barbara.

Blacksmithing runs in the family as Don confirmed: “My grandfather was the village blacksmith in Hutton Buscel following a continuous family tradition of blacksmithing that can be traced back over 300 years”.

“The urge to bash hot metal is in my blood!” exclaimed Don

York and Manchester based building conservation and restoration specialists William Anelay Ltd in conjunction with architects NPS North East Ltd have begun the task of re-roofing the Caddies Wainwright building in the latest phase of on-going regeneration works at Wakefield Waterfront.

The project which is due to last 16 weeks, will involve the re-roofing of a disused Victorian textile mill. Works will include stripping of the roofs, timber and leadwork repairs followed by the reinstatement of existing slates. Cast iron rain water goods will be refurbished or replaced where necessary.