Category Archives: heritage craft

Ten Pin Bowling

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tom Green

This weekend we installed a pair of outdoor 10 pin Bowling lanes at Canary Wharf in London. These form part of the estates free summer entertainment, an opportunity for office workers to come outside and have fun. The specification from … Continue reading →

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Smokin Gravy Powder

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Tom Green

Smoking Gravy Powder, sounds like something a college student would attempt after a heavy night out.  I remember when I was at college my friend George tried drying Banana skins under the grill in an effort to create a legal high, setting fire … Continue reading →

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What do I do Now?

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Tom Green

For 35 years I have had the same job, running an Entertainment Technology Company in London. I started the company in 1983 with a shoe string budget, working from my parents garage, and gradually over the years we grew, gained some colleagues, more … Continue reading →

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Which shape skittles?

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Tom Green

Most of my work is one off pieces, working for clients who have an idea but not a set of plans so part of my job is the design, and drawings necessary to complete the finish project. Next weeks project … Continue reading →

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Now For Something Completely Different

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Tom Green

Today is the start of a new project for me and I need your help. As part of my normal working life I have been employing and interacting  with young people for many years and have slowly come to the conclusion that … Continue reading →

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A Pigs not just for Christmas

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Tom Green

A couple of month’s ago I acquired this vintage Leather sewing machine and I have been waiting for an opportunity to try it out. From my research I think it dates back to the early 1900s so like so many of … Continue reading →

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Fun with Fire

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Tom Green

“Fun with fire” or “The Old Blokes Kitchen rides again”. February is becoming one of my favourite months, nothing is growing in the garden, so when I do get some time off, I have time to play and experiment which this weekend … Continue reading →

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Grow your own Baskets

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Tom Green

After many hours of discussion and pouring through catalogues to select the right species of tree we have now finally finished planting what is going to become the woods at the bottom of the garden. As someone who works with … Continue reading →

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Let there be light

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Tom Green

    January is always a cold month, just the time to come out of my nice warm workshop to assist my good friends at http://www.trafalgarlighting.co.uk with the Canary Wharf Winter lights Festival. 30 world famous artists install artworks on … Continue reading →

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A pie’s not just for Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Tom Green

  I try and have the days off between Christmas and New Year, it gives me a chance to play and try some new things. For sometime now I have wanted to try making my own sausages and for Christmas I … Continue reading →

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