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Q My beautiful wind chimes, the Chimes of Lune, need restoring. They have finally succumbed to the weather, with two of the strings and rivets having broken. Apart from the delightful sound, the chimes are of great sentimental value to me. Can you recommend any restorers who could repair them?

Dr H, by email

A Wind chimes can be quite fiddly to repair but antique restorers Andrew and Mark Hoskins are meticulous in all aspects of fine art and repair. The brothers or call 01223 840686. For more information, visit:

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