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News Release from: OWA UK | Subject: Acoustic ceiling specialist
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2008
OWA throws lifeline to flood village
OWA UK, the acoustic ceiling specialist, team up with BBC to help close-knit community devastated by last summer's flooding.
The company donated ceiling tiles for the major restoration of the community centre at Toll Bar, a former mining village near Doncaster The makeover featured in a flood special for the BBC show DIY SOS
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 9 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Millions watched the story unfold when the show was broadcast just after Christmas.
Toll Bar was one of the places worst hit by flooding.
Firefighters plucked hundreds to safety when raging waters swamped their homes.
The community was regularly in the headlines and was visited by Prince Charles.
The DIY SOS team, assisted by army reinforcements, had their work cut out to transform the flood-damaged Toll Bar Central Club.
It needed a complete renovation, with new walls, floors, ceilings, decoration and furnishings.
Slough-based OWA UK donated 250m2 of Cosmos Contura acoustic ceiling tiles which were installed by the army into the repainted grid.
According to the BBC's website, the tiles were selected for their clean looks and acoustic qualities that are suited to multifunction environments.
The former working man's club, which can accommodate 250 people, is regularly used for live entertainment.
"We were moved by the plight of residents and their tremendous community spirit," says OWA joint managing director Andrew Smith.
The flood waters have long since receded.
But many in Toll bar are still living in temporary accommodation while their homes are restored.
The Toll Bar Central Club, though, has re-opened and has assumed its role as the social hub of the village.
"A big thank you to OWA.
The new ceiling has made a huge difference," says club steward Ryan Morling.
"The project has been a massive transformation, not only for this club but for the whole community".
"We'll be having some fantastic nights in here.".
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