Student prize to honour famous steeplejack

The Fred Dibnah Memorial Appeal is to sponsor a University of Bolton student prize, in honour of the famous steeplejack.
The prize will celebrate Fred Dibnah, MBE's interest in engineering and construction. There will also be a trophy, both to be presented to the best University engineering and built environment student on alternate years.The appeal, which was run by Bolton Civic Trust, is also donating copies of Fred's books, which the School of Built Environment and Engineering will use in fundraising initiatives.Said the School of Built Environment and Engineering Director, Alan Cornthwaite: 'Fred Dibnah's passion for engineering and construction was an inspiration to everyone who saw his television programmes or had the pleasure of meeting him. The University is proud to receive this award and have a role in honouring the memory of Fred Dibhah, MBE – a national institution. Pictured with a cheque for the prize fund donation are, from left: University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr Peter Marsh; Alan Cornthwaite; Civic Trust and Fund Treasurer, Alan Gill and Trust and Fund Chairman, Brian Tetlow. Below, the party with copies of Fred's books.