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Safety measures include use of Touch Bar two-point panic latches on fire and exit doors Panic hardware from Alpro is being used by Ashington Football Club on a new 250-seater stand and clubhouse at its Woodhorn Lane ground in Northumberland. The spectator and hospitality facilities are part of a wider £74m investment scheme in the town. Touch Bar Two-Point Panic Latches Safety measures include use of Touch Bar two-point panic latches from Alpro on fire and exit doors. The latches allow rapid exit down escape routes in the event of an incident and offer the option to lock off the hardware on non-match days to give easy operation of the door. After activation, the emergency door hardware allows authorized entry back into the site once an evacuation has been carried out. Panic hardware is a life-safety device and Alpro models are CE-rated as well as complying with EN1125. During design, the two-point latches undertook 1.5 million test cycles which is seven times the most rigorous requirements of standards bodies. They are fitted on single or double door combinations and can be used with or without an external lever-based access device which is also available from Alpro. Straightforward Installation The latches are non-handed meaning they are suitable for left or right applications. The tactile aluminum touch bar is easily cut to length on site by the installer, and the products are valued by engineers for simplicity and speed of implementation. The application at Ashington FC employs the two-point latch but there are also single and triple-point models in the Touch Bar range. The equipment was specified at Woodhorn Lane for reasons of build quality and compatibility with door materials. The equipment was specified at Woodhorn Lane for reasons of build quality and compatibility with door materials Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “This is one of many successful projects in the leisure sector. Our footballing loyalties are mixed in so far as we have other applications at Manchester United and Reading FC. We also cross both codes of the game with an installation at Exeter Rugby Chiefs.” Numerous Certifications The Alpro latches for this project have been fitted on doors created and installed by Tyne & Wear-based Metal Services Limited. The company has particular strengths in the residential, retail, commercial and transport sectors with a portfolio including major high street brands and a regional airport. Metal Services has many certifications including ISO 9001, Constructionline, and the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. Ashington Football Club was formed in 1883. Ashington is the birthplace of 1966 World Cup heroes Jack and Bobby Charlton. Former players include an athlete who has gained fame in another sport: Steve Harmison, a member of an England Ashes-winning cricket team and once ranked as the best fast bowler in the world, played in midfield for the club before concentrating on cricket. Ashington has impeccable credentials in terms of producing managers: former defender Patrick O'Connell not only played for Ireland but managed one of the biggest clubs in the world, FC Barcelona.

The Alpro Functional 97 pull handles are suitable for general users & those who may have an impaired ability to grip Pull door handles from Alpro are being used on office buildings at Silverstone Business Park. The park is a high-performance technology and motorsport cluster adjacent to the Silverstone Circuit, which is the current venue for the British Grand Prix. The handles are Alpro’s Functional 97 pull handles which cater for a broad user base since their wide diameter (38mm) makes them suitable for both general users and those who may have an impaired ability to grip. Durable Door Handles These stainless steel handles offer clients the build quality and durability associated with 316 grade and can be satin anodized, satin stainless, polished stainless, powder coated or nylon coated. The handles are supplied with bolt-thru or back-to-back fixing and an F27 fixing kit as standard. The Functional 97 series pull handles can be used in pair or single arrangement. Many customers appreciate the ability to have an offset bracket that allows staff keyed access to the premises without any obstruction from the throw of the handle. These handles are a fast turnaround item; for standard finishes the lead-time can be as little as two days though tailored finishes require additional notice. Precise color matching to a client’s livery is a frequent requirement and one at which Alpro excel. Reflecting Aesthetic Appeal Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “The sleek lines of these pull handles reflect the fact that fabricators now take account of every detail that contributes to the aesthetic appeal of a building. Silverstone Business Park is a center of engineering excellence and we’re proud to be contributing to its appearance.” The Alpro handles at Silverstone have been fitted on doors created by Ridgeway Glazing Limited who cover the whole of the UK from their purpose-built factory base in Gloucester. Ridgeway is a family-run business with a reputation for innovative design solutions across commercial and leisure sectors. Specialisms include thermally broken curtain walling, windows and doors as well as automatic entrance screens and solar shading. Recent work includes a £1.2m project for McLaren Construction at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’s training academy. Silverstone Business Park is occupied by companies in engineering and automotive sectors. The 275-acre site received a financial boost in 2015 when its potential for rapid growth was recognized by designation as an enterprise zone.

For the building frontage, IDF Aluminum fabricated powered pedestrian sliding doors using Alpro deadlocks IDF Aluminum has installed transom closers, hook locks and armoured keeps from Alpro at a new-build Asda store in Wealdstone, north London. The supermarket opened in the summer and is a 9,000-sq-ft site with ‘click and collect’ for the company’s clothing range, a bakery and rotisserie. For the building frontage, IDF Aluminum fabricated powered pedestrian sliding doors using Alpro deadlocks. These units are available in hook and bar versions and are used widely on sliding and swing aluminum door applications in the retail and leisure sectors. The bolt is five-ply laminated stainless steel with a roll pin that provides exceptional resistance to attack from a hacksaw. All Alpro deadlocks are designed to accept standard profile cylinders or thumb-turns. The pedestrian doors at Asda are part of an extruded aluminum curtain walling frontage created by IDF who have also supplied sign paneling. Plant room doors include Alpro’s overhead transom closers which are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of an aluminum door. The closers are contained within the transom header bar of a door and have dual closing speed to allow flexibility, three levels of spring strength, and 90-degree hold open facility. Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “Our recent leisure and retail projects feature a shopping quarter in Dorchester, Leisure World Colchester, hotel chain ibis and the Natural History Museum. These locations require discreet product design for heritage built environment areas, flexibility in holding force for our closers and of course compliance with the Equality Act (formerly the Disability Discrimination Act - DDA).” Aluminum Doors Specialist IDF Aluminum specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminum doors. The door solutions are designed for use in commercial and public sector environments where volume of traffic may be high but maintenance costs must be minimised. The company has 30 years’ experience in the shop front and commercial door market. IDF Aluminum ensures a quality service by designing and fabricating all of its doors and shop fronts in-house with no use of sub-contractors. The client portfolio covers retail, local government, healthcare and education. IDF has worked recently with Alpro on other projects at Henry Wood House (an office development) in central London and the Philip Morant School and College in Colchester. The Wealdstone Asda site is one of the company’s new ‘High Street’ premises which are set on main thoroughfares as opposed to retail parks. A similar store has been built in Deptford, south-east London, in line with a consumer trend of purchasing in smaller amounts more frequently from shops that are closer to home.

The site is a crescent-shaped development with 62 dwellings and a projecting lower ground floor Transom door closers and pull handles from Alpro Architectural Hardware have been installed at Leyton Mount, a five-storey mixed use building in Bournemouth. Automated Door Opening & Closing The site is a crescent-shaped development with 62 dwellings and a projecting lower ground floor with commercial space and a café. The development is one of a planned program of 17 major regeneration initiatives in the town. The Alpro transom closers are being installed on doors manufactured by Poole-based Abbey Southern. The closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminum doors. Builders and glaziers benefit from the ability to adjust the latching and closing force created by the hydraulic valve according to the weight and height of individual doors as well as type of usage. Precise adjustment of closing force is vital at a site such as Leyton Mount which has a varied user base. Transom closers are contained within the transom header bar of a door. They are therefore well suited to use at premium developments such as Leyton Mount where the design by architect Terence O’Rourke must not be compromised. Aesthetic concerns are also apparent in the specification of Alpro Impressionist 304-grade stainless steel pull door handles which have been used extensively across the complex. Aluminum Finish Civils have been performed by residential construction and social housing specialists Lovell who excel in sustainable working methods. The building will accelerate regeneration of the Horseshoe Common area of Bournemouth. Funding includes a £5m grant from the Homes and Communities Agency’s ‘Get Britain Building’ loan and equity fund to house builders. Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “Our transom closers are designed for durability and have been tested independently at 250,000 double-action cycles. Many of our products are made of aluminum or, as in the case of the closers and pull door handles at Leyton Mount, are designed to be used on aluminum doors.” He continued: “Aluminum is a metal that is easily and endlessly recycled without quality loss and often within six weeks, a practice that is in accord with the sustainable building practices used throughout the Leyton Mount project. It’s gratifying that the carbon footprint of the project has been optimized in many ways. This is a brownfield site and Dorset-based suppliers like ourselves have been used wherever possible.” Abbey Southern fabricates aluminum and uPVC doors, windows and curtain walling. The company serves end-users predominantly from the educational and housing association sectors. Abbey Southern supports a client base of approximately 150 independent window companies and installers. Founded by Abbas Mazrae, it operates throughout southern England and into the Midlands.

The Office Group has installed transom door closers, bespoke pull handles and locks from Alpro Architectural Hardware Transom door closers, bespoke pull handles and locks from Alpro Architectural Hardware have been installed at Henry Wood House, The Office Group’s new flexible work space on Riding House Street, in the heart of London’s West End. The 16-storey property is an historic former BBC building that has been transformed to provide design-led flexible offices and co-working space. Fabricator IDF Aluminum has used Alpro’s transom closers in aluminum partitions within the building, and the concealed nature of the closers (within the transom header bar of the doors) has preserved the aesthetics of a design by architects Buckley Gray Yeoman. Alpro Transom Closers The Alpro transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminum doors. They enable facility managers to adjust the latching and closing force created by the hydraulic valve according to the weight and height of individual doors as well as type of usage. Design and aesthetics are a major consideration for The Office Group and Alpro modified their Functional 98 pull handles with a bespoke overrun at either end to suit the project. The pull handles are manufactured from 316-grade stainless steel and can be straight or offset. They are supplied with bolt-thru or back-to-back fixings as standard and powder or nylon-coated finishes to the user’s precise color requirements can be specified and delivered to short lead times. Alpro, Sales Director, Keith Parry Comments: Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “Our transom closers are designed for durability and have been tested independently at 250,000 double-action cycles. Internal use of the kind seen at Henry Wood House is unusual but the glass partition areas in the building are extensive. It’s rewarding to work on an historic building named after the conductor Sir Henry Wood and our components form part of a fit-out performed to the highest design standards.” He continued: “We already have a strong presence in Westminster and our bolt-and-strike plates are in use at the nearby University of Westminster in Regent Street. The Office Group has used Alpro equipment on four other projects and the architects have even used our components at their own premises, the iconic Tea Building in Shoreditch.”

The stainless steel pull handles have been fitted to 27 doors of the school’s new sixth form center Kingdown School, a co-educational secondary school in Wiltshire, is using stainless steel door handles from the Impressionist range by Alpro. The pull handles have been fitted to 27 doors created by Richmark Aluminum Systems on the school’s new sixth form center designed by E10 Architects. The civil work was performed by Ken Biggs Contractors Ltd. based between Bristol and Bath, they have undertaken many school projects in the Somerset and Wiltshire areas coming to the client with a track record of relevant experience performed on budget and to tight timescales. Alpro Impressionist door handles The Alpro Impressionist 2 handles have a diameter of 32mm and there are options of 250/300/400 and 600mm centers. Finishes can be anodised, satin stainless or polished stainless. Handles are supplied with dedicated bolt-thro or back-to-back fixing packs as standard. Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “The Impressionist handles can be nylon or powder-coated and on this project the client opted for satin stainless with a grey powder coat to complement the building’s outer cladding which features a timber grain effect and inset windows. We offer several nylon-coated colors ex-stock with additional colors to match customer livery supplied to a 10-working-day lead time.” Richmark Aluminum Systems fabricates doors, windows, conservatories, shop fronts and curtain walling. The company can operate on a supply-only or full management basis and its portfolio covers education, healthcare, residential and commercial clients within a 130-mile radius of Bristol. Kingdown School is ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire with pupil ages ranging from 11 to 18. The school, which is located in Warminster, operates a house system and since 2011 it has been an academy.

Alpro’s overhead transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of an aluminum door The Exhibit, a retro-themed bar, restaurant and cinema in south London, is using transom door closers and bespoke handles from Alpro Architectural Hardware. The Balham site which has a focus on art and creativity wanted custom-made aluminum-framed glass doors with a Fifties design which have been constructed by Essex-based IDF Aluminium Ltd. Alpro dual closing speed at the Exhibit Alpro’s overhead transom closers used on the venue’s doors are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of an aluminum door. Features include dual closing speed to allow flexibility; three levels of spring strength and 90-degree hold open facility. Fabricators benefit from the ability to adjust the latching and closing force according to the weight and height of individual doors as well as type of usage. Fine-tuning to accommodate the exact needs of visitors is all-important in a leisure application. Alpro works closely with IDF Alpro worked closely with IDF to create doors in the style of a Crittall window. Across three floors, the Pop Art-themed complex includes a restaurant, cocktail bars, a cinema and function rooms. Aesthetic appearances are at a premium and Alpro supplied a modified slim-line version of their 98 Series pull door handles with an offset crank to avoid compromising locking mechanisms finished in a powder-coat specified by the client. "Alpro supplied a modified slim-line version of their 98 Series pull door handles" The pull handles from the Impressionist range are manufactured from aluminum or 304-grade stainless steel in 25, 32 and 38mm diameters with all versions being suitable for bolt-thro (single-side) or back-to-back fixing. Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “Our transom closers are designed for durability and have been tested independently at 250,000 double-action cycles. At this site, the client made the unusual request for the closers to be mounted on the outside to give 180-degree opening when required.” IDF Aluminium specialize in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminum doors. The door solutions are designed for use in commercial and public sector environments where usage may be high but maintenance costs must be minimized. Alpro transom closers for various markets IDF has recently used Alpro transom closers at a school in Essex and a gourmet restaurant in Cardiff. IDF has 30 years’ experience in the retail frontage and commercial door market. It ensures a quality service by designing and fabricating all of its own doors and shop fronts in-house with no use of sub-contractors. The client portfolio covers leisure, transport, local government, healthcare and education.

Vicki will be based in Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base Alpro Architectural Hardware (A division of IEC Limited), based at Poole Dorset have appointed Vicki Hawkes as their new Southern Area Sales Manager. Vicki will be based in the Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base. Previous Work Experience Vicki was previously Area Sales Manager with Yale and during her 13 years with Yale held a number of different positions within both the internal and external sales teams. She brings with her to Alpro a wealth of knowledge and experience having operated within the UK architectural hardware marketplace. Comments on the New Appointment Keith Parry, Alpro’s Sales Director commented “Vicki’s appointment is a great coup for us. Her experience and reputation with customers for customer service, fits exactly with our vision statement aim of wanting to offer unrivalled customer service. These are exciting times for Alpro’s development and we wanted to appoint someone who was already well established in the relevant sectors with great core skills, commitment and motivation. Vicki will be a great asset and addition to our existing sales team.” Commenting further Vicki said “I look forward to working for this successful and progressive company, which appears to really value its employees and customers alike. I relish the challenge of consolidating my knowledge and experience in a new arena”.

The Alpro closers can suit different types of usage with a 90-degree hold open option Aluminum fabricator Veranti are using transom closers from Alpro on new metal-clad modular buildings created for the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in England. The aluminum and glass structures were built for steelwork designer and manufacturer Conder Allslade and are located within the FIA site. The event is held biannually at the 770-acre TAG Farnborough Airport in Hampshire. Veranti, also based in Hampshire, specialize in the manufacture of high-performance building envelopes including aluminum and composite curtain walling and structural glazing. They have opted to use Alpro’s overhead transom closers as a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of the aluminum doors on the Airshow’s new buildings. The Alpro closers can have light, medium or heavy spring strengths to suit type of usage with a 90-degree hold open option, flexibility that matches the range of activities at Farnborough. Transom closers are well suited for this kind of use since their adjustment flexibility is superior to that of alternative options such as spring hinges and floor springs. Keith Parry, Divisional Sales Manager at Alpro, said: “Transom overhead door closers are designed to be contained within the transom header bar of the door. The concealed operation lends itself to infrastructure usage of this kind where functionality is key. Alpro is already supporting the transport sector with access control installations at rail hubs such as St Pancras International and on sea ferry routes around Britain.” Alpro transom closers have been independently tested to exceed 250,000 double-action cycles to EN1154. Standard spindle length is 12mm (extended 17 and 22mm options are available) and replacement items can be ordered for retrofit installations and maintenance. In 2014 the Airshow saw US$204bn of orders for 1,100 aircraft announced and the successful delivery of 80 military delegations from 50 countries. There were 100,000 trade visitors over the first five days and 80,000 public visitors on the Saturday and Sunday. The Farnborough International Airshow showcases the best of the global aerospace industry. The 2016 event will be held from 11 -17 July.

Alpro Functional 97 pull handles feature an offset bracket that allows staff keyed access to the premises An ibis hotel and associated retail units in central Manchester are using satin stainless steel finish pull door handles from Alpro. The units are Alpro’s Functional 97 pull handles which are particularly applicable to hotel and leisure applications since their wide diameter (38 mm) makes them suitable for both general users and those who may have an impaired ability to grip. These stainless steel handles offer clients the build quality and durability associated with 316 grade and can be satin anodised, satin stainless, polished stainless, powder coated or nylon coated. The handles are supplied with bolt-thru or back-to-back fixing and an F27 fixing kit as standard. The Functional 97 series pull handles can be used in pair or single arrangement. Many customers appreciate the ability to have an offset bracket that allows staff keyed access to the premises without any obstruction from the throw of the handle. Regular Alpro customers appreciate that these handles are a fast turnaround item; for standard finishes the lead-time can be as little as two days though powder-coated and color nylon-coated handles require additional notice. Precise color matching to a client’s livery is a frequent requirement and one at which Alpro excel. Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “The sleek lines of these pull handles reflect the fact that architects now take account of every detail that contributes to the aesthetic appeal of their buildings. The ibis hotel is within a complex of retail outlets with a lead tenant being Costa Coffee and the site is set to be a vibrant location within ten minutes’ walk of Piccadilly Station and the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City F.C.” The Alpro units in Manchester have been fitted on doors manufactured by Commercial Systems International, a glazing and cladding systems company based in Hull who has a reputation gained over 20 years for their innovative approach. The company operates to stringent design and program demands from clients, main contractors and architects alike, working on small bespoke briefs up to multi-million pound projects. The Hotel ibis budget Manchester Centre Pollard Street has 150 rooms. It offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility facilities (including reduced mobility rooms) and Wi-Fi throughout as well as business services.

Philip Morant School and College is also using door handles from Alpro’s Impressionist range The Philip Morant School and College in Colchester, Essex, is using transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware. The school is a high achieving 11- 18 academy that was rated as ‘outstanding’ in its last Ofsted inspection. The Alpro closers have been fitted on doors manufactured by Essex-based IDF Aluminum Ltd. Major works at the school have seen the creation of a vestibule, a 715 square-meter steel tapered trellis canopy and a new main entrance between two existing buildings using curtain walling. A space which had previously served only as a route between buildings has become an integral part of student activities. Alpro’s overhead transom closers used on the school doors are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of an aluminum door. Features include dual closing speed to allow flexibility, three levels of spring strength and 90-degree hold open facility. Builders and glaziers benefit from the ability to adjust the latching and closing force according to the weight and height of individual doors as well as type of usage. Fine-tuning to accommodate the exact needs of a pupil and staff user base is all-important in a school application. "Our transom closers are designed for durability and have been tested independently at 250,000 double-action cycles" Transom closers are contained within the transom header bar of a door. They are therefore well suited to use in premises where attention is being paid to aesthetics as is the case at Colchester where the current works will see the canopy feature a screen-printed gable end fabric designed by the school’s art teacher. Philip Morant School and College is also using door handles from Alpro’s Impressionist range which are manufactured from 304-grade stainless steel and are specified widely for their functionality and visual appeal, in this case complementing the school’s dark green livery. Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “Our transom closers are designed for durability and have been tested independently at 250,000 double-action cycles. They have been used at the universities of London, Portsmouth and Liverpool, and we’re pleased to have extended our work now into secondary education.” IDF Aluminum specialize in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminum doors. The door solutions are designed for use in commercial and public sector environments where usage may be high but maintenance costs must be minimised. The company has 30 years’ experience in the shop front and commercial door market. IDF Aluminum ensures a quality service by designing and fabricating all of their doors and shop fronts in-house with no use of sub-contractors. The client portfolio covers transport, local government, healthcare and education from schools through to universities.

Alpro’s overhead transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminum doors Transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware have been installed at Le Bistrot Pierre on Caroline Street in Cardiff. The venue, which is in the heart of the city and near the Millennium Stadium, is the eleventh to open in a family of individually-themed restaurants serving award-winning provincial French food. The Alpro closers are used on doors manufactured by Essex-based IDF Aluminum Ltd who excel in distinctive facades for the retail and leisure industry and are also active in education and corporate buildings. Alpro’s overhead transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminum doors. Features include dual closing speed to allow flexibility in closing, three levels of spring strength and 90-degree hold open facility. Builders and glaziers benefit from the ability to adjust the latching and closing force according to the weight and height of individual doors as well as type of usage. Fine-tuning to accommodate the exact needs of patrons is all-important in restaurant usage of this type. Transom closers are contained within the transom header bar of a door. They are therefore well suited to use in premises where aesthetics are paramount and visual appearance must not be compromised. Le Bistrot Pierre is also using door handles from Alpro’s Impressionist range which are manufactured from 304-grade stainless steel and are specified widely for their functionality and visual appeal. Features of Alpro's overhead transom closures include dual closing speed to allow flexibility in closing, three levels of spring strength and 90-degree hold open facility The menu at Le Bistrot Pierre reflects travel throughout France by an executive chef and his team in search of the authentic healthy produce that distinguishes the menu here. There is a choice of more than 30 French wines, many being sourced directly from the producers. Each of the restaurants is styled individually to complement its surroundings and the frontage here has been designed to blend with an area of Cardiff that was previously a hub of the brewing trade. Keith Parry, Sales Director at Alpro, said: “Our transom closers are designed for durability and have been tested independently at 250,000 double-action cycles. We’re pleased to have contributed to the visual appeal of this prestigious restaurant while also optimising access control for management and ease of entry for clients.” IDF Aluminum Ltd worked in conjunction on the project with specialist joinery manufacturers Charles Evans Shopfitters, a nationwide concern with headquarters in Liverpool and a 120-year history of serving the construction industry. Head chef at Le Bistrot Pierre in Cardiff, Ben Morse, has worked with celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt and with Jamie Oliver at his flagship restaurant, Fifteen, in London. Co-owner Robert Beacham said: “The care with which the frontage in Cardiff has been designed to complement the architecture of a signature part of the city shows how all our bistrots retain an individual style but with a uniform insistence on the highest standards of cuisine running through the sites.”

Alpro units have a shear holding force of 1,200kg and are securing doors on the main pavilion and indoor training facilities Shearlocks from Alpro Architectural Hardware are being used to secure the Three Hills Sports Park in Folkestone, Kent. The £7m park is a center of sporting excellence providing national-standard facilities for hockey, cricket and netball. The Alpro units have a shear holding force of 1,200kg and are securing doors on the main pavilion and indoor training facilities. They were installed as part of a £7m scheme to convert a dilapidated recreation ground into inclusive community facilities which have increased public participation in sports activities. Independently tested to 500,000 cycles, the shearlocks are easy to install and include a built-in PCB controller. Installers and end-users benefit from adjustable time delay (0-30 seconds) and a multiple relock facility. Keith Parry, Divisional Sales Manager at Alpro, said: “Our EMS 1200 shearlock magnet is available in mortice or surface-mount models including glass mount as used on the pavilion at Folkestone. The design is compact which meant that the aesthetic appeal of the impressive main building with its connected viewing terrace was not compromised.” The shearlocks offer multiple autorelock x100 in the event of misalignment. Dimensions are 230mm (l) x 51mm (w) x 51mm (d). There is a fully monitored hall effect and built-in transient and reverse polarity protection with a continuously-rated solenoid. Three Hills Sports Park includes a cricket pitch, floodlit artificial turf pitches, gym, conference rooms and a multi-use games area. It is one of the largest multi-sports sites in the coastal area of Shepway and was opened last year by Kent-based MP the Rt Hon Hugh Robertson who at the time was Minister for Sport. In addition to attracting small groups of users on an occasional basis, the Three Hills Sports Park hosts community club-based sports and is the home of the Folkestone Cricket Club and the Folkestone Optimist Hockey Club. The hockey facilities are of international standard.