John ‘Yorkie’ Yorke, one of Bradfords’ team at its Axminster branch, took an hour out of his day today (November 11) to show his respects at the Axminster remembrance service & wreath laying. A 37 year veteran of the Armed forces and local supporter of the Royal British Legion, Yorke …

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… On the evening of November 8th 2016, I wobbled off to my bed (it was during the NBG Conference after all) around 1am, having kept an eye on the US Presidential election over the course of the evening. Off I …

South West builders merchant Bradfords is supporting the Movember charity push throughout the month of November. Globally, a man dies by suicide every minute of every day. Through a focus on mental health and suicide prevention, as well as other health-harms such as prostate and testicular cancer, Movember exists to …

Triton Showers has made three key appointments to its board of directors. Emily Johnson has been appointed to the position of Sales Director – Retail and Export, having started her career with the firm after graduating from university, working her way upwards from National Account Manager to Head of Retail …

Covers Timber & Builders Merchant is to continue its sposnorship of Burgess Hill Town FC for the 2020/2021 season. A founder member of the Sussex County Football Association, the club currently plays in the Pitching In South East Isthmian League. As part of the sponsorship agreement, Covers’ logo will be …

Aico, the domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection suppliers, has continued its support of Shropshire charity Willowdene Rehabilitation, by helping with the redecoration of the reception area of the facility and the production of a corporate brochure. Aico has supported Willowdene Rehabilitation throughout 2020 as part of ‘Everything Shropshire’, the …

Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has been confirmed as a full member of the Construction Leadership Council, following a review of the CLC’s structure and operating model. BMF CEO John Newcomb will sit on the CLC Task Force, one of three CLC groups created in order to …

Devon-based independent builders merchant RGB Building Supplies has published a ‘Love Where You Live’ charity calendar for 2021. The calendar, sales of which will raise funds for RGB’s chosen charities, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and Devon Air Ambulance, features photographs which highlight the South West’s diverse history, wildlife and landscape. The 12 images were chosen from …

The Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater System from Brett Martin has been used on a new housing development in Tutshill, Gloucestershire, the village where Harry Potter author JK Rowling spent her childhood. The Birch Grove development in the Forest of Dean includes 45 new three, four and five-bedroom family homes. The …

Customer experience guru Geoff Ramm has been confirmed to speak at the BMF All Industry Conference 2021, next June. The author of Celebrity Service Ramm, whose  clients include Emirates, Warner Brothers and McDonalds, has challenged and inspired audiences across 43 countries to create award-winning ideas to outperform the competition. Ramm …