New Mechanics′ Trust http://www.new-mechanics.com Home to Swindon’s preservation trust Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:25:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Mechanics’ Institutions – the global movement! http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/mechanics-institutions-the-global-movement/ http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/mechanics-institutions-the-global-movement/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:18:00 +0000 drose http://www.new-mechanics.com/?p=79 “Self Help”, the second Mechanics Institutes Worldwide Conference, was held in the UK city of Bath in September.

The event follows the first Conference, “Buildings, Books and Beyond” held in Melbourne in 2004, and is aimed at the fraternity of Mechanics’ Institutes, Athenaeums, Schools of Arts, Literary and Philosophical Societies and other related organisations.
Hosting the conference this year was the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, located in the centre of the World Heritage City of Bath.
The theme of this year’s conference was “Self Help”, in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the publication of the seminal work of that title by Samuel Smiles in 1859.

Daniel at Worldwide Conference Daniel Rose, Chair of the Swindon New Mechanics’ Trust pictured here gave a speech to the conference winning a letter of support from the international audience that the Trust’s efforts should be applauded and urging the Council to support the Trust in bringing the building back into community use.

Further information about the conference can be found at: http://www.brlsi.org/mechanics09/

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9 East Street, Swindon

Situated in the Railway Village this is the last of Swindon’s co-op buildings. We are very grateful to the owners of this listed building for allowing us to take this project forward.

Call in and see us!

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A GOVERNMENT planner heard heated debate over whether plans for the Mechanics’ Institute would allow enough access for Swindon people.

Read the report on the swindon advertiser website. But do scroll down to Brian V Cockbil comments has he has some corrections to the article for you.

]]> http://www.new-mechanics.com/news/mechanics-institutes-future-debated/feed/ 0 Sponsorship and Donations For “The Children’s Fete” http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/sponsorship-donations-for-the-childrens-fete/ http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/sponsorship-donations-for-the-childrens-fete/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 18:20:22 +0000 Jennylee http://www.new-mechanics.com/?p=40 “The Children’s Fete” Committee would like to thank all those who have contributed by means of sponsorship or donations to secure “The Children’s Fete” for 2008. Our special thanks go to:-              Alcatel-Lucent, InSwindon, Brunel FM, Williams Lea, Ray Stevens, Capita – Regent House, Mr & Mrs Bromley, Mr & Mrs Benfield, Mrs J Deacon, Mr & Mrs E Shah, Joan Clegg and Barbara Mills. Without the support of these very kind people we would not have been able to guarantee this event for 2008.  We can now look forward to another great day, full of fun and enjoyment for all those who attend on Saturday 19th July – please come and join us

]]> http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/sponsorship-donations-for-the-childrens-fete/feed/ 0 “The Children’s Fete” 19 July 2008 http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/childres-fete-19-july-2008/ http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/childres-fete-19-july-2008/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 12:32:31 +0000 Jennylee http://www.new-mechanics.com/?p=39 This years “Children’s Fete” is on Saturday 19 July and takes place at the GWR Park, Faringdon Road, Swndon from noon. Official opening at 1.00pm with the Mayor and Town Crier, finishing with a firework display at 10.00pm.  This year we have a great selection of stalls and activities for children and adults to enjoy throughout the day, including Punch & Judy, Stories n Stuff and an under 5’s area for the little ones.  Entry is free as is he the ‘Childrens Cake at 4.00pm’  we hope you would like to come and join us and help preserve the heritage of our town for future generations to enjoy. Looking forward to another great day full of fun, sunshine, and laughter.

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The Bluebelle Majorettes will be leading the procession at the Children’s Fete on Saturday 19 July which will include the Mayor and Town Crier,

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/childrens-fete-2008/feed/ 0 We are in the paper http://www.new-mechanics.com/news/in-the-paper/ http://www.new-mechanics.com/news/in-the-paper/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:42:16 +0000 pbearne http://www.new-mechanics.com/2007/11/30/in-the-paper/ Charity eyes up future home

Have a read and add some comments

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/content/articles/2007/11/12/west_building_s12_w9_feature.shtml

]]> http://www.new-mechanics.com/news/missed-inside-out/feed/ 0 And now over to the BBC… http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/and-now-over-to-the-bbc/ http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/and-now-over-to-the-bbc/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:01:12 +0000 drose http://www.new-mechanics.com/2007/11/13/and-now-over-to-the-bbc/

]]> http://www.new-mechanics.com/events/and-now-over-to-the-bbc/feed/ 0 Victorian Society to the rescue? http://www.new-mechanics.com/news/victorian-society-to-the-rescue/ http://www.new-mechanics.com/news/victorian-society-to-the-rescue/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:25:30 +0000 drose http://dev.new-mechanics.com/2007/10/15/victorian-society-to-the-rescue/ Mechanics’ among top ten endangered buildings says Victorian Society

This summer the Victorian Society appealed for people around the country to let them know about threats to buildings that they value. Pictures and information flooded in from all over England and Wales. They heard stories of neglectful owners, land disputes, exasperated councils and energetic campaigns, and saw photographs of many excellent buildings in desperate need of their help. The top ten can be viewed on the Society’s website: http://www.victorian-society.org.uk

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