26/06/2026
What a day!
Today we celebrated the completion of the Coach House restoration project and the amazing achievements and hard work of the Burton and South Derbyshire College students!
The students, Sinai Park House Trustees and local dignitaries came together on Friday 26th June to celebrate the culmination of an ambitious restoration project that has provided invaluable hands-on learning opportunities for local construction students.
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the Sinai Coach House restoration and officially opened the building as an office for the Sinai Park House Trust.
The students, BSDC Construction Course Leader, Ian Vanes-Jones and guests, including Pritpal Singh Nagi MBE DL, High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Councillor Andrew Riley, Mayor of Branston Town Council and Jacob Collier, MP for Burton and Uttoxeter gathered for introductions and speeches, highlighting the achievements of the students and project.
The official joint ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by photographs and an opportunity for attendees to view the completed restoration works.
Over the past two years, the Burton and South Derbyshire College students have played a central role in the project, gaining practical experience across a wide range of trades including joinery, brickwork, roofing, electrics, plumbing, decorating and conservation work.
Amongst the various project milestones were - the restoration of the roof and chimney, bricklaying and re-pointing work, installing electrics and lighting, creation of an access ramp, plumbing and drainage, plastering work, installation of glazing, restoration of the coach house doors and even archaeology, as the project uncovered various hidden treasures across the site.
The students’ skilled efforts and continued support have ensured the transformation of the coach house into a functional space, while carefully preserving its historic character.
Thank you to all that attended and made the day so special but most of all - THANK you to the Burton and South Derbyshire College students! You are amazing!
