News

Over 900 followers on Facebook

Our Facebook page was refreshed in August 2024 and we've been gradually increasing followers over the last 12 months.  In September we reached the milestone of 900 followers and we're hoping to get to 1,000 in the next year.  We're always looking at new content that could be interesting, and...

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New sign

The "Wylam Institute" sign on the front of the building, which was beginning to show its age, has been replaced by a superb new one made by Hooper Signs in Newcastle. We're sure you'll agree it's a great improvement!

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New boiler in ground floor hall

Our existing boiler for the ground floor is 16 years old and required substantial repairs so we decided to have this replaced.  We're very happy that the work could be carried out in the summer when the heating isn't needed.  The boiler heats the radiators in the Swindale and Blackett...

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New porch doors

We're committed to making improvements and making sure everything works well and is maintained to a high standard.  We noticed that our porch doors and the side panels were starting to rot and the door wouldn't close properly.  This was letting in draughts and making the hall cold. Our joiner,...

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