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NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP PRESERVE HISTORIAL ARTEFACTS
A NEW system has been installed at Castle Cornet to help preserve some of Guernsey’s most important historical artefacts. ‘We identified a problem in the Maritime Museum which was getting cold and damp, especially in the winter months when the castle is closed. The building is approximately 250 years old and was not designed to [...]
AFM course to look at risks from legionella
AFM is bringing a qualified legionella assessor to the island to educate property managers and landlords on the risk of the infectious disease. The four hour course which will explain the roles and responsibilities concerned with legionella control within a building, what the disease actually is and help identify the risks associated with legionella and [...]
Recycling made easy for airport passengers
PASSENGERS at Guernsey Airport are being encouraged to recycle their rubbish. Dedicated recycling stations, which have been sponsored by AFM, are being installed around the airport to collect paper and magazines, plastic bottles and also general waste in a separate section. ‘Guernsey Airport has been recycling these items since 2007, but the new bins, kindly [...]
AFM provides ongoing maintenance to Les Bourgs Hospice
AFM has agreed to provide ongoing maintenance to Les Bourgs Hospice for the next two years. The company will provide more than £30,000 worth of support to Les Bourgs, which moved into a purpose built facility earlier this year. ‘RG Falla was extremely proud to be the main contractor for the redevelopment of the hospice, [...]
BATHING POOLS TO BE REGULARLY MAINTAINED, THANKS TO AFM
A regular maintenance programme at La Vallette Bathing Pools will commence this year, which will help minimise algae and seaweed building up within the pools and surrounding areas, thanks to local company Amalgamated Facilities Management Limited (AFM). There are currently four pools at La Vallette, which are open to the public for 365 days a [...]
SIXTH AFM SUPER 6 ATHLETICS COMPETITION FINAL SPOTS GUERNSEY’S FUTURE SPORTS STARS
Guernsey’s most promising young athletes competed in this year’s AFM Super 6 Athletics Competition. Now in its sixth year, pupils from all the Island’s secondary schools took part in the contest. The annual challenge for Years 7 and 8 culminated in a final at St Sampson’s High School on Wednesday 21st March. AFM has sponsored [...]
FIFTH AFM SUPER 6 ATHLETICS COMPETITION FINAL JUST WEEKS AWAY
ATHLETES at secondary schools across the island are preparing for this year’s AFM Super 6 Athletics Competition. Now in its fifth year, the annual challenge for school Years 7 and 8 is currently underway and will end with the final at Beau Sejour on Thursday 24 March. AFM has sponsored the event since its inception. [...]
AFM acquires UK fire alarm company’s Channel Islands division
AFM has expanded its fire alarm expertise with the purchase of the Channel Islands’ division of ARC Fire Safety Limited, which specialised in designing and installing wireless fire alarm systems. The Southampton-based company began working in Guernsey in 2003 when it was appointed to design, fit and commission radio fire alarm systems to island schools [...]
TOP SAFETY ACCREDITATION FOR AFM
AFM has received accreditation from a scheme designed to help improve its safety record. The facilities management company, which operates across the Channel Islands, has been accredited by SAFEcontractor, a leading edge programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors. ‘The health and safety of our team and of [...]
AFM OFFERS CAPITAL COST SAVINGS FOR R22 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
COMPANIES are being warned not to leave it too late to ensure that air-conditioning units are compliant with new legislation. Following studies which showed that R22 refrigerants have a detrimental effect on the ozone layer and contribute to environmental damage, legislation was brought into effect in 2009, to enforce the removal and replacement of R22 [...]
