FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12.00 – 13th March 2006

Historic book care summer school looks forward to its second scholarship winner!

A Scholarship has been offered by Conservation By Design for an individual to attend a unique course, to share knowledge and love of precious books and bookbinding in the picturesque Italian town of Montefiascone

Montefiascone is an Italian medieval walled city situated on a huge lake, roughly half way between Rome and Siena. Each summer, conservators, librarians, archivists, art historians and others interested in the history and structure of the book come from all over the world, to meet up and participate in classes, which are held within the city walls.

The scholarship is offered in memory of Dr Nicholas Hadgraft a good friend of Conservation By Design Ltd, who died tragically on July 4th 2004. Nicholas was a research Fellow of the University of the Arts London. and a well liked and hugely respected professional in his field.

Stuart Welch, the Managing Director and founder of Conservation By Design Limited, (CXD) said “Conservation is our passion and our business reputation has been built on our enthusiasm to understand and satisfy the needs of our varied customers which include book binders, conservators, Libraries, Museums and Archives.

It gives me great pleasure to announce that application forms are now available via our web site www.conservation-by-design.co.uk for the 2nd Conservation By Design Limited "Nicholas Hadgraft Memorial Scholarship". The scholarship is an award of £1000 sterling to assist a student wishing to attend the annual Montefiascone book conservation summer school run by Cheryl Porter.

The school in August offers a different course each week and tutors. It takes place at the same time as the towns wine festival so participants can be sure of lots of fun as well as learning a thing or two. That’s what Nicholas enjoyed about it and I hope the winner will too.

Applications are welcome from interested individuals and the closing date is 30 April 2006.

For further information contact:

Denise Troughton - Press Office Tel: 01234 844 260 / Mobile 07817 518 250

Email : denise.troughton@conservation-by-design.co.uk

Stuart Welch – Managing Director Tel 01234 853 555

Web site www.conservation-by-design.co.uk