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In Case of Fire
31 January 2008
WITH STRICT fire precautions now in
force for churches, a
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)
Order 2005 stipulates that all places of worship should have means to alert
people quickly in case of fire. A whistle is recommended, as long as it is
powerful enough ‘to be heard all around the building’.
Avon Silversmiths, based in
‘Our first design is shaped like a
referee’s whistle – although, if this is ever
blown, everybody gets sent off!’ explains Avon Silversmiths’ Tony McCarthy. ‘It
can have praying hands, or a saint depicted on it, depending on what the church
wants. It costs £65.’
A smaller, tube-shaped whistle, which
can be placed in an inside pocket or worn round the neck, will retail at £45.
According to the Department for
Communities and Local Government an estimated 1000 fires happen in churches
every year in
‘Our whistles are useful for personal
protection as well,’ says Tony McCarthy. ‘You can’t carry a gun or a knife but
a loud whistle can draw the kind of attention to make an attacker flee.’
Introducing new products and services
for churches is one aim of the Heart of England Christian Resources Exhibition,
often dubbed 'the ideal church show'.
More than 5000 people, representing most
mainstream Christian denominations, are expected to attend the event which will
feature up to 150 organisations, from book publishers to youth work
specialists, relief agencies to chair manufacturers.
Under the title ‘Your Church’ more than
30 seminars and workshops will target issues like multi-media worship, debt counseling,
child protection and gang culture. Expert advice will be at hand from people
engaged at the leading edge of local church ministry.
More info:
www.church-silver.co.uk
www.creonline.co.uk
* Issued for Christian Resources Exhibitions by Stephen Goddard Associates. For more information phone Stephen Goddard 01744 733898 or 07930 198209
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