Comic relief keeps me sane most part of the day, or maybe insane!? 
I like your way of thinking nicko. I think ill cut a block the length of the bracing with a channel cut/sized to fit the width of the bracing, place it on top of the bracing and use a wedge between the top and the block at each end and one in the centre. Ill be sure to use only a little pressure.
Thanks Nicko
Ill post pics of the process when i get round to it, still a few other jobs to complete before i start this one. Again cheers guys/girls