RocBloc News
Ecobuild. Earls Court London 03-05 March 2009
Introducing our new range of Natural Stone RocBloc Street Cobbles.
Visit our stand SZ4 in the Stone Zone.
October 2008. Redditch War Memorial Refurbishment.
Architects: Ashmead Price.
Contractors: Doherty & Lee.
RocBloc Ltd natural stone paving and setts were specified by Redditch Borough Council as part of the refurbishment of the town centre . Yorkstone tumbled wharfedale flags form the pedestrian area. Natural stone steps (also tumbled) border the cenotaph which is surrounded by RocBloc Wharfedale tumbled stone setts. The steps were made in a stone of contrasting colour to highlight the monument and the whole layout is sympathetic to the stonework of the adjacent St. Stephen’s Church.
The finished effect highlights the benefit of blending natural stones from a number of UK quarries. This produces the pleasing colour variations within the paved area. As the stone ages these colours will mellow further to reflect the surrounding stonework. This picture was taken just one week after the contractors finished work.
11-15 2008 June BBC Gardener’s World Live RHS Show at the NEC Birmingham
Leeds based designer, Tracy Foster working with fellow designer Caroline Pollard win a well deserved RHS Gold Medal for Best Small Garden. The courtyard garden, inspired by the jungle paintings of Henri Rousseau was built in just two days and incorporated raised beds, sculptured ironwork, and stone work produced by RocBloc Ltd. Wharfedale tumbled flags and cobbles were used with tumbled ribbons of stone framing a centre mosaic created by Caroline. Tracy Foster is a Leeds based, double RHS Gold Medal winner, offering a garden design and planting service throughout Yorkshire. Tracy is a member of the Society of Garden Designers with a degree in Plant Biology and a Diploma in Garden Design. Caroline Pollard, founder of Tulip Tree, is a qualified garden designer with a degree in English Literature and a graduate diploma in landscape architecture offering a full design, planting and garden maintenance service.
3-5 May 2008 Design Weekend at Tatton Park.
RocBloc Ltd. sponsor the show-garden “Relaxing Into Delight”, designed by Earthworks1 Garden Design and built by Gagajoo Garden and Landscapes. Most of the materials used were recycled. Wharfedale RocBlocs formed a paved area with Airedale RocBlocs forming an edging to gravel. The garden was very well received by the public. Earthworks1 Garden Design can provide you with a full range of garden design services, from concept to a beautifully finished garden. The designer, Cheri LaMay is a qualified landscape architect, trained horticulturalist and a registered member of The society of Garden Designers. Cheri trained as a gardener at RHS Harlow Carr Gardens in Harrogate and is among the leading garden designers in the north. Gagajoo Garden & Landscapes offer a quality garden building service with over 30 years experience between them, Steve and Michael have a passion for nature and hard work with the communication skills to deliver high standard projects.