Mosaic

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I have chosen to raise funds for the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.  Founded by Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse following the tragic death of their daughter Natasha to a severe allergic reaction in 2016, the vision of the Foundation is to make allergy history.  Their goal is to prevent and eradicate allergic disease, starting with food allergy, creating a world that is safe for all individuals. They fund food allergy research, the only charity in the UK dedicated to do this, and campaign to improve policy / law and raise awareness of the dangers of food allergy.  Please visit their website at www.narf.org.uk to learn more and follow them on social media @NatashasFoundation (Insta and Facebook) @NatashasLegacy (Twitter).

Their successes already include achieving the first major change in allergy legislation with Natasha’s Law being implemented in 2021 – ensuring that full ingredient labelling and allergen information is included on all pre-prepared food to go (‘pre packed for direct sale’).  In May 2022 they will be announcing their first major allergy research project – to enable the first treatment for food allergy to made available to everyone in the UK via the NHS.  As Nadim and Tanya say: “We want to ensure the needs of people living with allergy are met in a meaningful way and to offer a real hope that will change the lives of all those living with this life-threatening disease.”

I have the personal experience of family members who have food allergies and the impact it has on their lives. I understand the urgent need to carry out research and am confident NARF with the recent and forthcoming developments / announcements that they will make good use of any money I can raise. 

Take a look at the JustGiving page where you can find all of the information about donating – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Gary-Bricknell

Mosaic Restoration Co. supported this fantastic exhibition of very talented modern mosaicists.

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Working on the fine Hans Tisdall mosaics recently relocated to the Schuster Building on the University Campus. Project due to be finished end of April 2022

This is our 2nd year trying out new methods of carrying out mosaic works before the Christmas shutdown…

Lovely geometric and encaustic tiled entrance porch which sadly had numerous loose and damaged tiles, uneven and door sticking. We traced, carefully lifted, transported back to our workshop, reconstructed and installed.

Central London, replica of original mosaic set into disabled access lift.

The mosaic was pre-fabricated in the workshop using the in-direct method before installing on site with solid marble treads and risers.

Survey works start on Hans Tisdall mosaic panels at Manchester University. This exciting project involves the relocation of the large murals to a new site on  University Campus. The scope of works include the cleaning and reinstatement of vulnerable and missing tesserae. This is possibly one of the best examples of mix media composition and although a challenge will be a pleasure to work on.

Jesse Rust & Co. glass mosaic found in old Bank entrance in Central Birmingham. Presumed to be beyond repair, but following some sympathetic cleaning, stabilising and face-grouting, the extent of repairs are thankfully far less than anticipated.

The Exchange, Erith, Restoration of Jesse Rust & Co. entrance.

Harley Street, marble mosaic replica, hand-cropped installation

Working at Manchester Town Hall, carefully removing and salvaging original marble tesserae and setting aside for future reinstatement works.

With great pride Mosaic Restoration was awarded the 2021 Triennial Award for ‘Excellence in Floor and Wall Tiling’ by ‘The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers’.

Neil Phillips (Project Manager) and time served member of the team with over 12 years with the Company, was awarded ‘The Foreman Award’ for the same project, The Royal Albert Hall, completed last year.