News
Read about some of the things we have been up to.
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Stowe support for new children and young people’s hub
Proposals for a new centre for children and young people in Woodbridge have been announced. Behind the scenes, Stowe have been supporting the charity, Just42, to develop its proposals for a purpose-built centre on land at Jetty Lane, Woodbridge. Alongside architect Scott Mortimer, we have advised on practical aspects of the proposal finding creative ways… -
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Historic Bury St Edmunds Refurb
We recently completed work on the refurbishment of the ancient cellars of the Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds. It sent a shiver down our backs to think of the lives of the builders who constructed the cellar in the 12th-century. Many of them probably also worked on the construction of the cathedral across the road.… -
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‘Workshop Experience’ Easter Dates
Booking has opened for our two 'Workshop Experience' sessions for primary school-aged children this East holidays. This time the young participants will be making a wooden planter to take home. The parent/carer and child sessions take place in our professional joinery workshop and last about 1hr with all materials provided. The sessions will take place… -
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Three New Diggers
It is always fun to take delivery of new equipment! This week three new diggers arrived at our Yard in Marlesford. We managed to grab a picture before they headed out to our sites across south Suffolk to start their muddy careers. "Equipment renewal is an important priority to help ensure that our projects stay… -
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New footbridge for Food Museum
One of our ongoing projects for The Food Museum at Stowmarket is a particularly interesting job. To construct a footbridge that will, for the first time, open up its beautiful Grade II Fishing Lodge to its visitors. The bridge will be constructed in oak by our bespoke joinery workshop. Interestingly, it will be built upside… -
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From Post to Pillar
Our bespoke joinery workshop creates the kind of custom fixtures and fittings that give a project a distinctive character. There is a great example in the workshop at the moment where our craftsmen are creating two bespoke portico pillars for one of our projects. The pillars are each made from 12 pieces of the sustainable… -
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Three New Vacancies for 2024
Due to continued expansion, we are seeking three new people to join our teams working at sites across South and East Suffolk. The roles are for a Carpenter, Groundworker and Labourer. Please jump to our recruitment page if you know anyone who might be interested in joining our growing family-led company. RECRUITMENT PAGE -
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Season’s Greetings
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. Please note that our offices and sites are closed this year from 5pm on Wednesday 20th December until 2nd January. -
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Our Children’s Workshops on the BBC
BBC Radio Suffolk visited our Joinery workshop in Marlesford last week to cover the children's workshops we have been offering in the run-up to Christmas. Reporter Luke Deal asked Andrew Stowe, Managing Director about what the children do at the workshops and the enjoyment and learning they gain from making things in wood. At the… -
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New apprentice starts with Stowe
For our new joinery apprentice, it is the bits you don't see that bring him the most satisfaction. "I love how two pieces of wood can be joined in a way that is strong but hidden from view" says Ben who lives in Nacton. Having previously joined us on placement from his Level 1 & 2…
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