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Alpha Rail provides a lesson in safety for new school

19th December 2008

Alpha Rail provides a lesson in safety for new school

A new primary school in the market town of St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, has recently opened its gates, allowing pupils to benefit from the added safety and security provided by a 140m long railing system provided by Alpha Rail.


New railings protect and enhance North London Gardens.

3rd December 2008

New railings protect and enhance North London Gardens.

A garden area between two blocks of apartments in Islington, North London, has been enhanced by new railing and gates.


Poppy railings enhance Netteswell War Memorial

24th November 2008

Poppy railings enhance Netteswell War Memorial

On Remembrance Day, hundreds of people gathered to watch the procession of war veterans in Harlow Town Park, Essex, next to the renovated Netteswell War Memorial.


A New Six Bed Home for Residents with Learning Disabilities has Benefited from Steel Railings and Handrail from Alpha Rail.

20th October 2008

A New Six Bed Home for Residents with Learning Disabilities has Benefited from Steel Railings and Handrail from Alpha Rail.

The new building, which has been funded by Elizabeth Fitzroy Support, replaces an old day centre in the ground of Huws Care Home, a substantial Victorian building. The care home comprises single bedrooms with ensuite facilities, plus shared living, dining and kitchen areas, which are situated on the ground floor.


Railings Enhance Stunning Kings Lynn Park

29th July 2008

Railings Enhance Stunning Kings Lynn Park

Every town and city should benefit from a public space as beautiful as ‘The Walks’ in King’s Lynn, which dates back almost 800 years. As a public park, The Walks consists of stunning tree lined avenues covering a 27 acre expanse, right in the heart of King’s Lynn.


Railings Look The Part At Simonside Station

2nd July 2008

Railings Look The Part At Simonside Station

A new £3.2m Metro station has been built in South Tyneside to provide a vital access link for people seeking work, learning opportunities, healthcare, shopping and other activities in the area. Simonside will be the 60th station on the Tyne and Wear Metro system, which first opened 28 years ago.


Lyke Wake Walk

30th June 2008

Lyke Wake Walk

20th June 2008 - Glyn, Paul and Shane started the Lyke Wake Walk at 7.30 pm walking through the night and finishing at 12 pm on Saturday 21st June 2008.


New Railings Enhance Natural Beauty of Wollaton Hall Parkland

21st May 2008

New Railings Enhance Natural Beauty of Wollaton Hall Parkland

Renowned for its stunning building and parkland, Wollaton Hall and Park in Nottinghamshire is the epitome of an English country estate. Owned by Nottingham City Council, Wollaton Hall and Park have recently undergone a major restoration programme.


Railings Provide The Finishing Touch To Regenerated Area in Hartlepool

14th February 2008

Railings Provide The Finishing Touch To Regenerated Area in Hartlepool

A beautifully landscaped, enclosed area has been created in the centre of one of Hartlepool’s residential neighbourhoods. The aim was to upgrade the appearance and improve the sense of community spirit that the area has enjoyed in the past. Three blocks of Victorian-style terraced houses were knocked down to make way for an attractive enclosed park with a grassed area, fencing and seating, which was opened in Easter 2008.


Parks and Gardens - Restore or Update

10th January 2008

Parks and Gardens - Restore or Update

Many of our best loved parks are of historic importance. Everyone remembers a local park that held special significance for them when they grew up. Now, with the increase in urban city living, parks are more important than ever for providing an environment for leisure and to encourage activity and interaction within a community.


St Leonards Gardens in Hastings Renovated

9th November 2007

St Leonards Gardens in Hastings Renovated

English Landscapes on behalf of Hastings Borough Council called in bespoke architectural metalwork provider Alpha Rail to produce gates, railings and handrail to a bespoke design for its newly renovated St Leonards Gardens.


New Railings Enhance Historic Matlock Parks Restoration

7th November 2007

New Railings Enhance Historic Matlock Parks Restoration

Derbyshire Dales District Council is currently restoring five historic parks and pleasure grounds that run along the Derwent Valley and connect Matlock to picturesque Matlock Bath, an area popular with tourists and weekend visitors


Church Security Enhanced with Railings

15th August 2007

Church Security Enhanced with Railings

Railings and Gates play a vital part in enhancing a building's aesthetics and security and are especially important when that building is a church in a city centre.


New Juliette Balconies Range Released

30th July 2007

New Juliette Balconies Range Released

A new range of Juliette Balconies has been released by bespoke architectural metalwork manufacturer Alpha Rail.


Scarborough Gardens Enhanced With New Railings

15th May 2007

Scarborough Gardens Enhanced With New Railings

New railings are a clear sign that an area is investing in its amenities in order to enhance its overall look and feel and attract more visitors.


Pushing the Barriers of the Design for School Railings

15th May 2007

Pushing the Barriers of the Design for School Railings

Gates and railings are a vital part of any school grounds, not only in offering protection and enhancing security, but in ensuring they enhance the school’s surroundings and reflect its values.

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