A few recent letters:
“Just for your information, Eastleigh Station Footbridge was successfully handed back (to Network Rail) on Friday 20th January 2012 with both the client and train operating company very pleased with the works carried out. Although this project has been testing in many ways, I would like to thank you for your co-operation, safe working, delivery and quality throughout the works and would be grateful if you would pass my thanks and gratitude onto your supervisors and operatives.” Alistair Rorie, Osborne Rail (Leander supplied and installed £130,000 worth of new cast aluminium windows matching the profiles of the original timber windows in this listed footbridge) 20th January 2012
“The blue plaque has arrived safely and is generally agreed to be lovely. Could you pass on my thanks to all who were involved.” Alan Freeman 14th January 2012
” I have safely received the plaques and I must say your company has done a fantastic job - extremely pleased. The Bury Society will send you a formal letter of thanks for your records.” Martin Taylor, The Bury Society 19th January 2012 (series of plaques for Bury St Edmunds)
“We are delighted with the plaque. Please thank all your staff for the excellent service” - Friends of the French Covent, E. Yorks (April 2008)
“The plaques have arrived safely and they are wonderful. Thank you very much” - Southport Civic Society (April 2008)
“The RAF plaque is greatly admired. You did a fantastic job on it. It looks fabulous” - Westminster City Council (April 2008). [This plaque commemorates the 'birthplace' of the RAF and its unveiling was featured in the press and on TV]
“It has been a pleasure dealing with you and your company. Thank you for all the help you have given us” - Whitley Local History Group, Coventry (April 2008)
“I am writing to you personally because we wanted to tell you how very pleased we are with the plaque- your firm have produced a beautiful product” Whitburn Local History Group, Sunderland (August 2008)
“Thanks for the super job on the blue plaque for Canal House - it will look really well” Inland Waterways Protection Society (July 2008)
“Many thanks for all your efforts, the result is truly amazing” Carlton Village Residents Association (Oct 2008)
“Everyone is very pleased with the latest addition to the Bromsgrove street scene (large town sign with full colour pictorial panel). Thanks very much to everyone who has been involved” The Bromsgrove Society (October 2008)
(Shipyard memorial, Sunderland) “It was a great success with everyone, much admired and given good press coverage. Many thanks again and, if we have an more bright ideas, we’ll be in touch” Monkwearmouth Local History Group, Sunderland (November 2008)
“The (bronze) plaque is FABULOUS and we’re really pleased with it. Thank you for doing such a cracking job and for being so efficient and nice” Sharon Harble, The Really Useful Theatre Group, London (January 2010)
“Everything was packed nicely. I unwrapped the fingers and finial and they looked BEAUTIFUL!!! The dedication is set for May 14th. Thanks again.” Jim McCann, Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, commenting on the fingerpost supplied for Cheltenham, PA Twinning Committee. 14th April 2011
“Everyone hailed the memorial as superb, and the bronze plaques as quite outstanding in every way. The ‘Tuna’ (submarine) and the 5 canoes really caught the attention of all by its sheer magnificence……the crafting of bronze relief had spectators in awe. The 1st Sea Lord was very impressed. If you see the whole memorial on the ground one day, you will really appreciate the aptness of the site for the poignancy it stirs in the heart and mind. With our warmest greetings to you all.” on behalf of the Frankton Memorial Committee for a series of CMA (copper-manganese-aluminium) plaques unveiled at Pointe de Grave, near Bordeaux 31st March 2011. (See April News for more details)
“All I can say is WOW! They are excellent.” (AND) “I can only speak for myself but I think these look wonderful” Local authority client (North Hertfordshire) and landscape architect commenting on 15 different bronze trail marker plaques for Letchworth, Herts 20th April 2011