Hugh Irranca Davies MP.Ogmore Constituency presents Marianne with a certificate on completion of the first year of her apprenticeship 26-2-2004

Merlin presents John Lloyd ex-Captain and Coach for Wales with a miniature harp for services to the community

Harpist Lowri Ffrancon Philips entertains guests on an open day at the workshop

Merlin demonstrating his latest method of harp frame construction in the workshop

Marianne using conventional 'G' clamps to apply pressure whilst gluing frame laminations

Marianne demonstrates a cheaper and alternative method of clamping frame laminations during gluing operation using nuts and bolts with large washers

Merlin presents a 32 string harp to Councillor Doug. John Mayor Bridgend County Borough Council for his charity to be raffled in aid of the Princess of Wales Hospital Green Light Laser Machine in the back ground the Lady Mayoress, Marianne Liddard, John Gladdish and David Nurse 15-4-2004

Councillor Doug. John Mayor Bridgend County Borough Council presents Merlin with a Plaque of the Boroughs Coat of Arms 15-4-2004

The above photographs are of a Gold Crackle "plasti-kote" spray paint finish as applied to our 32 string harp. Prior to applying this type of finish its advisable study the manufactures technical specification carefully at the place of purchase. The reason being that many modern finishes require ventilation facilities not available to the amateur wood worker, also the cleaning solvents require careful handling and waste disposing facilities. Should you have the facilities specified by the manufacturer experiment by applying the required finish on a similar material until you have the achieved the desired finish.

Merlin receiving the Level 1 Green Dragon environmental standard award on behalf of our company. Present by Iestyn Thomas Ground Work Bridgend. John Lloyd ,Iestyn Thomas ,Merlin and Windsor Major