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Works at the Dereham Baptist Church are well under way, since our commencement on site earlier this year.
The project includes;
Our Client has produced a brilliant video diary of the works to date. The weekly diary is already up to week 14 out of 20!
To have a look please visit their website:-
A host of awards line the walls at FisherBullen, a firm known for executing outstanding building work in Norfolk.
From Norwich Cathedral to Binham Priory, from the gates of Felbrigg Hall to the Glasshouse at Hoveton Hall, from luxury houses at Thornham to the Vineries at Holkham, the signature craftsmanship of FisherBullen is quietly evident across the finest architecture in the county – and beyond.
But it’s not only the eye-catching big buildings, National Trust properties and historical homes which enjoy the awards and attention to detail of the FisherBullen team, the craftsman turn their hands to anything from replacing wooden window frames and building staircases to converting barns and meeting exacting briefs on hi-tech new houses or offices.
Those accolades and awards are likely to keep on coming too, with extensive continued training and development. From carpenters and joiners to site managers and office staff, FisherBullen invests in personal and professional development, ensuring its reputation for exceptional quality continues.
The team is immensely proud of craftsmen such as young bricklayer Will Loades who recently won silver at the national Skillbuild competition.
“This has earned Will a place at the UK finals and the chance to represent Britain at the world competition – the Olympics of bricklaying,” says delighted general manager John Turkentine.
“He is among the best in the country. He is a very very impressive young man,” he adds. And FisherBullen is taking on more apprentices this year in joinery, carpentry and decorating, selecting talented people keen to train with such a prestigious, capable firm.
“The quality of the work we do is absolutely outstanding,” says John, who is looking forward to welcoming new apprentices to the firm.
The trainees will have some amazing mentors too, with the Bullen Joinery’s workshop staff combining more than 300 years of experience.
“Our joinery manager Peter Emerson has been with us for 42 years. As he says ‘you dream it, we make it’ and he’s right, we can make anything,” says John.
That might include ash screens for a church, accurately copying a 15th century oak main roof truss as part of the extensive repairs to Tibenham Church, renovating prestigious houses along the north Norfolk coast and creating outstanding extensions for others.
“We do a lot of high profile work that a lot of people will see, and much that is not seen pulicly,” he says
Particularly known for successfully tackling highly technical or difficult projects, from restoring and conserving ancient buildings to working with the latest building innovations and eco-ideas for a new structure, FisherBullen prides itself on completing every job to an extremely high standard.
“We value our customers and we look after them and their properties.” adds John.
As part of the RG Carter construction group, the company can access the management resources and technical skills of a major building group whenever they are needed, yet remain close to its individual customers.
It means it can call on great expertise in everything from ground and air source heat pumps to fitting woodburners, from rebuilding ancient flint walls to replicating Queen Anne wooden shutters, while keeping its personal approach.
“FisherBullen’s heart and soul is in Norfolk,” says John, with expertise it takes across the county and beyond.
FisherBullen employees enjoyed a triumphant day at the annual indoor bowls tournament held at Pinewood Park on Sunday 12th February 2012.
Winners of the 8 team tournament were Alan Cooper (Carpenter), Trevor Savory (Painter & Decorator), along with Bob Allard a retired former employee.
The second placed team consistered of Duncan Toyn (Joiner), Barry Gotts a retired former employee and Alistair Bingham.
The teams will now look forward to next years tournament to defend their titles!
Congratulations to Will Loades who has come 2nd in the country at the national SkillBuild bricklaying competition, held in Leeds at the end of last year.
This award follows Will’s 1st place success, when he was awarded the NAJCC Apprentice Award 2011 (see news post dated 5th Sept 2011).
The picture below is Will’s finished product – a masterpiece of bricklaying, something that could only be achieved by a highly skilled tradesman.
This intricate design was set for all competitors to build. Silver and Bronze places were both awarded to employees within the R G Carter Group.
Will’s achievements have meant that he now has the opportunity to qualify for the ‘WorldSkills’ Bricklaying competition held in Leipzig, Germay later this year.
First however, Will must take part in the qualifying round which will mean travelling to Coleg Sir Gar, South Wales at the end of this month, where he will become at contender to become part of ‘Squad UK’ and represent his country!
This level of the competition is to test how individuals perform under pressure and to measure the consistancy of their work – - good luck Will, we kow you can do it!
Work on the Sheringham Fire Station started on 23rd June 2011.
The project is now complete and has been opened by Fire Minister Bob Neill.
To read more please click on the document link - and see the storey featured in the North Norfolk News (Thursday 2nd Feb 2012).
Sheringham Fire Station PDF - Link
EDP Press Release 14th December 2011
To view our document please click on link above or to view on the EDP Website please go to www.edp24.co.uk
FisherBullen are proud to have received a CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) Norfolk Award for this project. Please click on the link below to view Certificate:
CPRE Norfolk Award – Holkham Vineries
The painting and restoration works to the Vineries on the north side of the Holkham Walled Garden are now complete.
The work took place during Aug/Sept 2011 and involved the use of linseed oil Holkham paint to nourish the wood thoroughly.
Staff at our Fakenham office took part, for the third year running in the national ‘Wear it Pink Day’ on 28th Oct 2011 for Breast Cancer Campaign.
Two competitions were held in the office: -
One for ‘person wearing the most pink’ which was won by Office Secretary Linda Butler and the other for ‘guess the next item on the washing line’ which was won by Assistant Contracts Manager Nick Mathers. Both enjoyed receiving thier yummy pink prizes!
Currently £38.00 has been raised for the charity.
Many thanks to all the staff for taking part and donating.
You can also see us on www.wearitpink.co.uk - photo gallery.
Congratulations to William Loades who has been awarded the NAJCC (Norfolk Area Joint Consultative Committee) Norfolk and Waveney Apprentice Award 2011. Will came first out of all the apprentices who were nominated and competed within the Construction Industry throughout Norfolk.
The award ceremony took place on the 7th July and Will was accompanied by his supportive family, various long standing FisherBullen Clients, Stuart Lingwood, Simon Cram and John Turkentine.
To add to this wonderful achievement, Will has also progressed from the regional competition of ‘Skill-Build’ to national level, which will take place in Leeds, later on this month.
Well done Will and keep up the excellent work!
Click the link below to see ‘Stars of Norfolk’s building future’ piece in the NFB ‘inSite’ Magazine – Issue 11 2011 – Page 15
