Russell Roof Tiles has spread festive cheer by donating £7,400 each to 10 local charities this Christmas; each of the charities, five close to each of its sites in Burton and Lochmaben were nominated by staff. They were each presented with a cheque at special events held at the company’s …
Read More »CLC provides an update on supply chain issues
The CLC has released a statement outlining product supply availability issues across all products and regions. The final statement from, John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, of the year confirms little change from the previous October report in terms …
Read More »With a little help from my friends
What would you do, if I sang out of tune Would you stand up and walk out on me Twas the weeks before Christmas, when all through the office, not a creature was stirring, apart from the frantic scurrying of everyone trying to hit a deadline before the customers/suppliers ‘break-up’, …
Read More »Drayton launches its 12 Days of Christmas competition
Drayton’s “12 Days of Christmas” competition is back following last year’s success and is exclusively accessible to members of the Drayton Community Facebook group from December 11. Installers will be in with a chance of winning a selection of prizes, including Drayton product, branded merchandise, workwear, and a range of …
Read More »Covers announces dates for annual hospice fundraising week
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is delighted to announce its annual Help for Hospices fundraising week is taking place between Monday December 11-15. Across its branch network, Covers is aiming to raise £30,000 during the week for 12 hospices located in the South East, this figure will add to the …
Read More »Selco supports charity’s children’s party
Selco Builders Warehouse’s Tyseley branch donated £500 of art materials to KidsOut, a national charity that works with some of the 200,000 children who have left abusive homes to seek sanctuary in a refuge. The materials from Hobbycraft were used at KidsOut’s Christmas party recently, where there were craft activities …
Read More »Travis Perkins partners with Northampton Saints Foundation for tenth Christmas Toy Collection
Travis Perkins is teaming up with Northampton Saints and the Northampton Saints Foundation for its tenth Christmas Toy Collection. Donations can be made at the Saints’ match against the Harlequins on November 24 at multiple points at Franklin’s Gardens leading up to the game. Travis Perkins’ managing director, James MacKenzie, …
Read More »Toolbox offers construction workers advice on how to stay warm
Toolbox has offered tradespeople and construction workers its advice on how to help them stay warm, as we enter the winter months. The insurance company has suggested companies instruct their employees to; wrap up their hands and feet, eat the right foods and to prepare the site – if you …
Read More »MKM steps into Christmas giving campaign
Builders merchant group MKM supported the the Cash for Kids ‘Mission Christmas’ campaign for the 13th consecutive year in the run-up to Christmas 2022. The initiative ensures that disadvantaged children and young people nationwide will have something to open on Christmas Day. This year, MKM’s Central Support in Hull organised …
Read More »Travis Perkins partners with Northampton Saints
Travis Perkins’ and Northampton Saints’ Christmas Toy Collection returns for its ninth year. Ahead of Christmas, Travis Perkins has teamed up with Northampton Saints and the Northampton Saints Foundation to share donations from the club’s supporters and Travis Perkins’ colleagues and customers to support families in need, and young people …
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