Festive treat from Queen St Dining construction team

The construction team working on the Queen St Dining Quarter in Exeter got festive during their lunchtime this week (Monday 14 December 2015), downing tools and bursting into song at St Pancras Church, right at the heart of the redevelopment project.

Over 60 employees of construction firm ISG took part in the carol service organised by the company and Lead Chaplin Rev Norman Wallwork at the 13th century St Pancras Church, singing carols and handing out festive treats including mince pies and cream, chocolates, biscuits and soft hot and cold drinks, supplied by ISG and colleagues.

Contracted by Aviva Investors, it was ISG's project manager who came up with the idea of the carol service. The ISG team have been working closely with St Pancras Church at every stage of the £12m redevelopment project to create a unique dining destination for Exeter.

ISG management and site operatives, plus staff from the Guildhall Shopping Centre took an hour out of their day to support the church and attend the carol service.

They were joined by frequent church members and members of the public to complete the festive celebration.

Steve McShane, ISG project manager said: “We have a good working relationship with St Pancras Church and wanted to celebrate the festive season with them.

"This historic building plays a very important part in the Queen St Dining Quarter which will see the church's position enhanced considerably when the scheme is complete.

"The huge improvement to the public space, which shoppers can already see emerging, will mean many more people will get to fully appreciate and visit the church in the future.

“In addition to this carol service, next year the team will be cleaning the moss from the roof of the church and and also installing new drainage services within the church.

“This work and improved visitor facilities will help St Pancras celebrate the festive season for many, many years to come.”