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You have until 15 January 2018 to review the changes to BS 8415 and comment on them.
You can comment on the proposed changes to BS 8415 online until 15 January. They include some significant changes to the fixing systems of headstones. You have to register to use the BSI site, which you can do at the web address below. Once you have registered you can view the standard and comment on it.
Johan Else passes on the Presidential responsibility for NAMM to Sharon Green at the annual banquet in Coombe Abbey, Coventry.
David Francis discusses issues affecting memorial masons.
The ceremony on 24 July commemorating the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Menin Gate.
Photo Courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Anton Matthews (left) with Lee Saunders from the stonemasonry department of Weymouth College, which is at Poundbury. There will be a demonstration of the Stone-Safe memorial fixing system at the College on 19 June. If you would like to attend, email Lee on [email protected]
David Francis writes a column about memorial issues in the Natural Stone Specialist magazine.
Lance Vaudin (left), Managing Director, hands Daniel Goodwin his Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship. It is a proud moment for Daniel's dad, Simon Goodwin, who is also a Director of Guernsey Memorial Masons.
David Francis: "A memorial is a record; a commemoration of a life. It is not just a monolith without meaning."
One of the granite plaques Brent Stevenson has made for the World War I memorial that he promises will be built before the centenary commemorations of the war are over.
The new memorial unveiled by The Queen yesterday (9 March) in Horseguards Parade to those who died in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
David Francis discusses memorial safety.
Telling people about the work taking place.
Tyne Cot Cemetery near Ypres.