Stonemasonry student at York College is recognised for his achievement

On behalf of the Worshipful Company of Masons and Harbro Tools Supplies, Dick Reid presented Kris Tebble, a stonemasonry student at York College with a cheque for £250. The prize, to be spent on stonemasonry tools, was awarded to Kris in recognition of his achievement on the Level 3 Stonemasonry course at York College.

Kris, aged 27, works for Historic Property Restoration, based in the North East where the restoration of castles, churches, and stately homes is the main area of work. He is a mature learner with Construction Skills at the college and has proved to be worthy of this award through to his hard work & determination to complete the entire framework.

Said Kris: “I am both honoured and shocked to receive this award. Having a background in art & design means that I can appreciate the design elements in buildings and I find stonemasonry to be very creative. I am pleased that I decided to take up the craft and I have been fortunate in securing an apprenticeship.”

Says Paul Hill, Stonemasonry tutor at York College: “Kris has the most comprehensive set of colourful notes ever seen to aid his revision. The quality of his stone work is excellent and his enthusiasm has been consistant throughout. He has never stopped learning new things about the craft.”

Dick Reid, on behalf of the Worshipful Company of Masons said: “I am very glad that excellence is being rewarded. Kris is a worthy winner of this prize.”

Press Release: 13/06/09