The tree has now been repotted back in the same pot in February 2005.
It will be seen that with the wire removed the lower branch on the left side has raised up and this will be dealt with later once the tree has settled in the new pot. In the photo below (March 2005) wiring of the top branches has started to take place.

9th June 2005.
The candles have been pruned back, and dead needles removed.
The left lower branch has been wired down with heavy wire.
In time it is intended to build up and lengthen the lower branch on the other side, and then shorten this branch so as to better balance the tree.