The Repair Shop on the Road

The team sets about reviving the faded, warped sign of Alloa Co‑op Bowling Club, aiming to restore its original appearance. They work carefully to repair the damaged lettering and metalwork, preserving the club’s historic look. At the same time, Will Kirk learns the craft of forging traditional copper stills used in the whisky industry.

Alloa is a programme presented in an episode format. It falls under the broader category of television programmes and is identified by its title, Alloa. The series focuses on specific projects and crafts, offering viewers a look at particular restoration and manufacturing processes. In this episode, the crew set about restoring the deteriorated sign of the Alloa Co‑op Bowling Club. The original lettering had become faded and the board warped with age, so the team works to clean, repair, and repaint the fixture so it can once again serve its original purpose. Their efforts involve careful handling of the aged material and attention to detail to bring the sign back to a functional state. Meanwhile, designer and craftsman Will Kirk spends time learning the traditional methods used to forge copper stills for the whisky trade. He is shown observing the shaping, hammering, and finishing techniques that have been employed in the industry for generations. By the end of the segment, Kirk gains a practical understanding of how these copper vessels are produced, adding to his repertoire of hands‑on skills.