Work in progress. An array of pictures as the work moves into the final stages.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
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September 2007
Talking Point recently took delivery of its very own rainwater harvesting system. The harvester captures rainwater from the roof and is subsequently drained to enter a storage tank, where it is filtered on entry. The recycled water will be used to flush the centres toilets and help to benefit the environment.
The first round of painting is well underway along with the installation of the lift mechanism. The centre is awaiting a delivery of glass that will feature and complete work on the main staircase and on the glass walkway that extends out from the mezzanine on the 2nd floor.
The centre is due to open on the 26th November 2007.
July 2007
Originally built in 1889, St Paul’s Church, Scouthead, Oldham has undergone a £2m conversion during 2006/7 to create a state of the art conference and training venue.
To honour this historical project within Oldham, a time capsule was created to commemorate and celebrate 2007, the year this development came to fruition. The Time Capsule will leave a legacy for future generations, sharing memories, objects and stories from the present day. It will contain a host of items supplied by contributors to the development and people from the local community.
The Talking Point Time Capsule placement ceremony was held on Thursday 5th July 2007 at 11am.
Performing the formal placing of the capsule was actor John Henshaw, who recently starred in the television drama as John Prescott in the “Confessions of a Diary Secretary”. Joining him were children from Saddleworth Preparatory School, Directors and representatives from Focus Education, former parishioners, a representative from Saddleworth Nursery and the construction team.
The capsule will be positioned in the west wall of the entrance lobby. A commemorative plaque will mark its location once the centre opens in November 2007.
Contributors to the Talking Point Time Capsule include
Focus Education UK Ltd
Halsall Lloyd Partnership (architects)
Armitage Construction (contractor)
St. Paul’s Church former parishioners
Saddleworth Preparatory School
Saddleworth Nursery School
Oldham Athletic Football Club
To honour this historical project within Oldham, a time capsule was created to commemorate and celebrate 2007, the year this development came to fruition. The Time Capsule will leave a legacy for future generations, sharing memories, objects and stories from the present day. It will contain a host of items supplied by contributors to the development and people from the local community.
The Talking Point Time Capsule placement ceremony was held on Thursday 5th July 2007 at 11am.
Performing the formal placing of the capsule was actor John Henshaw, who recently starred in the television drama as John Prescott in the “Confessions of a Diary Secretary”. Joining him were children from Saddleworth Preparatory School, Directors and representatives from Focus Education, former parishioners, a representative from Saddleworth Nursery and the construction team.
The capsule will be positioned in the west wall of the entrance lobby. A commemorative plaque will mark its location once the centre opens in November 2007.
Contributors to the Talking Point Time Capsule include
Focus Education UK Ltd
Halsall Lloyd Partnership (architects)
Armitage Construction (contractor)
St. Paul’s Church former parishioners
Saddleworth Preparatory School
Saddleworth Nursery School
Oldham Athletic Football Club
Oldham Community Radio Station
June 2007
Delays, Delays and more delays.
The project is now officially running behind schedule, the handover date of July 2007 will be missed. A proposed completion date of the 25th August 2007 and subsequent notice for a further 2 'extension of time' has been requested. The earliest completion date for the official handover is now 9th November 2007.
During the period of July – October 2007, work onsite continued including the removal of scaffolding placed around the perimeter. The stained glass windows that have been cleaned and if necessary repaired over the last few months have been returned to site and placed back in situ.
The project is now officially running behind schedule, the handover date of July 2007 will be missed. A proposed completion date of the 25th August 2007 and subsequent notice for a further 2 'extension of time' has been requested. The earliest completion date for the official handover is now 9th November 2007.
During the period of July – October 2007, work onsite continued including the removal of scaffolding placed around the perimeter. The stained glass windows that have been cleaned and if necessary repaired over the last few months have been returned to site and placed back in situ.
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May 2007
Another steady month onsite but concerns have arisen that the project may miss it's target completion date.
Scaffolding around the exterior of the building has been erected and repairs to the roof and windows are well under way. At the east side of the building, work has begun on levelling out the ground repairing the boundary wall.
The steel framework that will form the back staircase is now in place and delivery of the main staircases steel framework has enabled work to begin on its installation.
The majority of the partition walls are now in place and soundproofing material is being installed on all three floors. Once the soundproofing work is complete work will begin on installing the electric wiring and under floor heating.
Hitting the airwaves!
Linda and Katie took part in a radio broadcast for Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm. “Taking Care of Business” with Ed Stacey on Tuesday 8th May 2007 is broadcast every Tuesday from 1200noon until 1300hrs.
The show gave us an opportunity to discuss how Focus Education was formed and has developed over the last 14 years. It also gave us an opportunity to give more information on Talking Point. We were able to inform listeners why the company was formed, an insight into the search for premises in the Saddleworth area and why that building was selected. Information was also given on the new conference facilities including the inspiring features that will be created during the conversion process. Linda and I had a great time and throughout the experience we were looked after by Ed Stacey and Dave McGealy.
The full radio interview is available online. Use the link below to access the site…
http://www.thetalkingpoint.com/radio.mp3
The steel framework that will form the back staircase is now in place and delivery of the main staircases steel framework has enabled work to begin on its installation.
The majority of the partition walls are now in place and soundproofing material is being installed on all three floors. Once the soundproofing work is complete work will begin on installing the electric wiring and under floor heating.
Hitting the airwaves!
Linda and Katie took part in a radio broadcast for Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm. “Taking Care of Business” with Ed Stacey on Tuesday 8th May 2007 is broadcast every Tuesday from 1200noon until 1300hrs.
The show gave us an opportunity to discuss how Focus Education was formed and has developed over the last 14 years. It also gave us an opportunity to give more information on Talking Point. We were able to inform listeners why the company was formed, an insight into the search for premises in the Saddleworth area and why that building was selected. Information was also given on the new conference facilities including the inspiring features that will be created during the conversion process. Linda and I had a great time and throughout the experience we were looked after by Ed Stacey and Dave McGealy.
The full radio interview is available online. Use the link below to access the site…
http://www.thetalkingpoint.com/radio.mp3
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