New Skills And Old Techniques To Repair Historic St. Cattwg Church Gates

Two Harris Pye Trainee Boiler Makers, Ashley Taylor and Charlie Wheeldon have recently completed the restoration of the of the historic wrought iron gates at St. Cattwg Church, Llanmaes. The project was set as a training exercise by the Apprentice Skills Centre Manager, Mr Tony Evans. “This was an ideal opportunity to combine the newly acquired skills with the old traditional techniques of yesteryear” Tony says. Harris Pye Group Technical Director, Mr Chris David who was born in the village said, “My family has a long association with St. Cattwg Church so when I heard the gates had