Recognising the Best
Every two or three years the Society asks its members to suggest which outstanding developments and re-furbishments in the town should be noted and celebrated. These could be the impressive craftsmanship of stonemasons or other skilled artisans, the creation of notable buildings through new builds or conversion, the attractive displays and fittings that shop owners create within the constraints of caring for old buildings and the beautiful green spaces made possible by the many volunteers who spend time and effort on planting and maintaining these areas.
This year our winners are as wide-ranging as ever, and the town is made even better by their hard work and creative contributions.
Renovation and conversion:
Andrew Beeson, from Beeson Wright Ltd: for renovating a derelict site on Bath Row which consisted of a listed warehouse and outbuildings. Cobblestone Yard now forms an impressive office space and retail unit, with the outbuildings turned into residential units. (pictured below, top left)
Restoration and embellishment of shop facade:
Cllr John Dawson: for renovating the stonework facade of Dawson’s of Stamford opposite the High Street, and erecting a 1.9m gilded statue of Mercury on top of the premises. (top centre)
Enhancing Stamford’s green spaces:
The Rotary Clubs of Stamford - the Stamford Rotary Club; Stamford Burghley Rotary Club; and Stamford St Martin’s Rotary Club: for bulb planting in many places around the town over the last 25 years.
Hilary and John Spooner, volunteers from the congregation of St George’s Church: for creating a beautifully planted garden around the Church. (top right)
Special award
Peter Heyes - lifetime award for gardening services over very many years. (bottom right)
This year our winners are as wide-ranging as ever, and the town is made even better by their hard work and creative contributions.
Renovation and conversion:
Andrew Beeson, from Beeson Wright Ltd: for renovating a derelict site on Bath Row which consisted of a listed warehouse and outbuildings. Cobblestone Yard now forms an impressive office space and retail unit, with the outbuildings turned into residential units. (pictured below, top left)
Restoration and embellishment of shop facade:
Cllr John Dawson: for renovating the stonework facade of Dawson’s of Stamford opposite the High Street, and erecting a 1.9m gilded statue of Mercury on top of the premises. (top centre)
Enhancing Stamford’s green spaces:
The Rotary Clubs of Stamford - the Stamford Rotary Club; Stamford Burghley Rotary Club; and Stamford St Martin’s Rotary Club: for bulb planting in many places around the town over the last 25 years.
Hilary and John Spooner, volunteers from the congregation of St George’s Church: for creating a beautifully planted garden around the Church. (top right)
Special award
Peter Heyes - lifetime award for gardening services over very many years. (bottom right)
