| Date |
Progress |
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Last Update
December 2011 |
Since our new centre is now fully
operational, this will be the final update to this page, but we look forward
to welcoming you all to see the finished result and to participate in the
exciting programme of events that are planned for 2012 & beyond.
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| 2nd Dec 2011 |
Rayburn Open Day. Why not come
along to watch the demonstrations and to experience our brand new centre at
first hand? |
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| 18th Nov 2011 |
Its been a long haul and it has
taken longer than we thought, but the opening of the Kitchens & Bathrooms
Showroom marks the complete recovery from the fire that we suffered in 2009. |
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| 18th Nov 2011 |
Kitchens & Bathrooms Grand
Opening. Baroness Jan Royall of Blaisdon, Shadow Leader of the House of
Lords, returned to officially open the new Kitchens & Bathrooms Showroom. |
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| 30th Sept 2011 |
The Coffee Morning also provided
customers with a sneak preview of the new Kitchens & Bathrooms Showroom
scheduled for completion in November |
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| 30th Sept 2011 |
A Macmillan Cancer Support
Coffee Morning takes place in our new facility today. |
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| 2nd Sept 2011 |
A Stove Show takes place in our new facility today. Why not come along to watch the
demonstrations and to experience our brand new centre at first hand? |
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| 28th June 2011 |
The kitchen and bathroom
displays on the first floor are progressing apace. Watch this space for news
of the grand opening of this second new department! |
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| 10th June 2011 |
Fired Up! The first stove is
lit. Why not come in and see our products in action at first hand? |
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| 10th June 2011 |
The first Rayburn 'Open Day' of
2011 takes place in our new facility today. Why not come along to watch the
demonstrations and to experience our brand new centre at first hand? |
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| 3rd June 2011 |
The partitions for the
individual kitchen displays upstairs are now being fitted. |
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| 1st June 2011 |
The wiring for the individual
kitchen displays upstairs is now underway as their installation nears. |
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| 18th May 2011 |
The interior boarding out and
decoration of the first floor is nearly complete. |
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| 19th April 2011 |
Finishing touches continue: the
exterior signage has been installed and the customer seating area for stove
sales is now in place. |
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| 2nd April 2011 |
Final finishing touches are now
being made before the final phase of works begins which will see the first
floor of the building transformed into our new, improved Kitchens &
Bathrooms Showroom. Check back here regularly for continuing updates. |
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| 2nd April 2011 |
We are pleased to present the
first pictures of our now operational Heating, Plumbing & Power Tool Centre.
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| 30th March 2011 |
There at last! Tomorrow heralds
the long awaited opening for business of our brand new Heating, Plumbing &
Power Tool Centre. Come and join us for complimentary refreshments and Power
Tool demonstrations! |
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| 26th March 2011 |
Elsewhere, the customer toilets
are now complete, the wide range of display stoves and ranges have arrived
and the all important demonstration kitchen is nearly ready for action.
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| 26th March 2011 |
We're nearly there! With the
start of trading looming, finishing touches are being made to the hard
landscaping at the front of the building. The interior fittings are nearly
complete and the shelves have started to be stocked. |
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| 5th March 2011 |
The finishing touches have now
been made to the Heating & Plumbing counter and the carcassing for the
display kitchens has begun to be installed |
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| 5th March 2011 |
Downstairs, the wall racking has
been installed, the air conditioning fitted and the spacious storage area is
taking shape. Upstairs, the ducted heating system has been installed |
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| 26th February 2011 |
Scaffolding has been erected in
the atrium to allow completion of the internal decoration and the new
Heating & Plumbing counter has begun to have its smart cladding fitted |
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| 15th January 2011 |
The impressive Heating &
Plumbing counter is taking shape as the whole building begins to realise its
full potential |
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| 15th January 2011 |
The main staircase has now been
fitted with its handrail and glass paneling. Downstairs, the studwork,
ceiling and lighting is complete. Even the shelving has begun to be
installed ... |
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| 10th December 2010 |
It is anticipated that the new
ground floor heating and plumbing centre will be up and running in early
February and the upstairs kitchen and bathroom showroom should be fully open
before Easter |
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| 10th December 2010 |
The Baroness was joined by
contractors, suppliers and staff at the official opening |
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| 10th December 2010 |
We were delighted today to welcome Baroness
Jan Royall of Blaisdon, Shadow Leader of the House of Lords, to officially
open the new building |
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| 6th December 2010 |
The glazing to the front elevation is now
complete |
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| 22nd November 2010 |
Work has been proceeding apace
since the last update: the exterior is now complete apart from the front
glazing and, inside, the customer lift and main staircase have now been
installed |
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| 2nd October 2010 |
Upstairs, the blockwork dividing
walls are in and other fitting out continues |
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| 1st October 2010 |
Downstairs, the foundations for
the customer lift (suitably inscribed with the date!) are in. The underfloor
heating has been laid and other fitting out continues |
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| 27th September 2010 |
Elsewhere, the construction of
our new lorry wash is under way. This will help to further de-clutter
our new look heavyside yard - making the operation more efficient for
suppliers and customers alike |
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| 25th September 2010 |
The external cladding is now
complete! The rear roller shutter and pedestrian doors have been installed
and the front made weather-tight (pending arrival of the glazing) to allow
the interior works to proceed |
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| 16th September 2010 |
Elsewhere, the new, separate
staff car park is under construction. This will help to further de-clutter
our new look heavyside yard - making the operation more efficient for
suppliers and customers alike |
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| 15th September 2010 |
Work continues on the front
elevation: the brickwork pillars are complete and the cladding is almost
finished. Inside, the blockwork is well underway |
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| 31st August 2010 |
The ground floor concrete is in,
the cladding is almost complete and the remaining brickwork is well underway |
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| 26th June 2010 |
The first floor concrete has now
been poured |
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| 9th June 2010 |
The roof is on and the steel
base for the first floor is in |
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| 1st June 2010 |
Further work has been done to
the frame and scaffolding and a safety net have been installed in readiness
for fitting the roof |
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| 26th May 2010 |
The foundations are complete and
the steel frame is up |
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