A lovely visit this afternoon to the National Trust, Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, which is very special to my family.
It was devised by Edmund Blythe in 1930 as a permanent memorial to three friends killed in the War, and planted in the spirit of faith, hope and reconciliation. The site was neglected during the second War but rescued and given to the National Trust in the 1960’s. It is a serene and thought provoking place/ that shows the vision on one man who could not possibly have expected to live to see it fully grown.
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A relations visit rather than a site visit this week, but still time to take in this wonderful view of St Albans Cathedral from Verulamium Park. From here, you get to appreciate the incredible 85m nave, the longest in the country, and thoughtful planning that means this view is unencumbered by any inappropriate development.
Only one site visit last week to a fairly uninteresting mid C20th bungalow ... but with a lovely view! A really sympathetic replacement dwelling is proposed that will benefit the conservation area.
I also tested the limit of my phone’s macro camera ... I’m impressed! The Cave Music Project (Registered Charity Number 1150567) is a community music project in Teignmouth, South Devon, which aims to provide music rehearsal space, recording facilities, advice and encouragement for users of all ages in the community. Its users have ranged from ages 11 to 93 and the project had a weekly average of 100 users. Unfortunately, the project was forced to close two years ago and its previous premises at Eastcliff were demolished. However, the project has found a new home in the basement of the Old Quay Warehouse. Roach Planning, in collaboration with heritage expert Katharine Metcalfe IHBC, are delighted to have obtained change of use planning permission and listed building consent for the project, which will see these arched basement spaces transformed into three awesome soundproofed studios. We cannot wait to see the re-birth of this valuable asset to the local music community.
I know I am entirely biased, but if anyone is looking for a relaxing holiday in Poland with amazing hosts who are native English and Polish speakers, then this place is definitely worth a look ...
The native English speaker owner just happens to be my brother and I am promoting his business with my contacts 😉 My site visit today was at a well know Plymouth Landmark, but it’s at the confidential pre-app stage so I can’t share any photos. However, I did manage a sneaky lunchtime swim off the Hoe - it was glorious!
#seaswimming #worklifebalance. A treat on site today ... one of the most interesting Plank and Muntin screens I have seen with really rough timbers and an old doorway visible ... it’ll be interesting to look up the history of this building!
Very nice to see this ingenious and effective protection of the C15th stained glass windows at St Michaels Church in Doddiscombsleigh this week. The precision of the new plain glass with lead tracery positioned over the old was impressive from the outside. I’ll have to go back when it’s open to see the effect from the inside but I’m sure it works a treat.
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