Glazerite chairman gets on his bike for charity John Hewitt, Chairman of the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, has rallied a 12-strong group of friends and family to take part in a mammoth cycle ride in memory of his late daughter, Kelly. The challenge will see the team - nicknamed Kelly’s Heroes - cycle the arduous 1000-mile route from John O’Groats to Land’s End next summer. Some of Glazerite’s customers and good friends of John will be joining him for the ride, including Pete Mew … » more from Glazerite UK Group Ltd …»
Vertik-Al hits charity fundraising target Staff at Shard End-based powder coating specialist, Vertik-Al have raised over £5,700 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity after 17 employees completed the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 13th October. The funds raised will be matched pound for pound by the company, taking the current total to over £11,000. Group managing director, Angus Mackie said: “We are so proud of all the team and the huge amoun … » more from Vertik-Al …»
Edgetech regional manager rides the Retro Run It’s a pub crawl with a difference – it takes place in broad daylight and there’s a 7-mile cycle involved. Over nearly a decade, the Retro Run has raised thousands of pounds for deserving West Midlands charities. And this year, as on many previous occasions, Edgetech’s Northern Regional Manager Karl Jones was one of the hardy cyclists taking part. What began back in 2011 as a nostalgic bike ride for twelve fri … » more from Edgetech (UK) Ltd …»
Beer Festival flourishes thanks to Morley Support Morley Glass & Glazing has sponsored the 8th Annual North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, which this year raised more than £10,000 to fund worthwhile projects in Leeds, as well as nationally and even worldwide. Organised by the Rotary Club of Roundhay, which recently saw Morley Glass’ very own finance director Kathy Short appointed to the role of president for 2019/20, this year’s annual community charity fundraising festival fe … » more from Morley Glass & Glazing …»
Adrian Lewis Takes On The GM Fundraising Challenge When a space became available on the upcoming ‘From Russia With Hope’ cycling challenge, taking place in June this year, GM Fundraising turned to the fenestration media for help in recruiting someone to take up the challenge. As a result, Adrian Lewis, Owner & Managing Director of Frames Conservatories Direct in Bury St Edmunds has stepped forward to take up the challenge. “We are delighted to welcome Adrian to the team … » more from GM Fundraising …»
Epwin Window Systems’ Gerald Allen joins GM Fundraising’s From Russia With Hope team challenge Epwin Window Systems’ Marketing Manager Gerald Allen will be one of a team of 18 men taking part in the From Russia With Hope challenge organised by GM Fundraising. The challenge will raise funds for Hope House Children’s Hospices and will involve cycling 2,730 miles through 10 countries in 12 days in June 2019. Gerald says: “I was motivated to take part because of the Hope House cause. It’s very humbling and emotional to … » more from Epwin Window Systems …»
Morley glass & glazing supports 20 charities in 20th year Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing has supported more than 20 charities during its 20th anniversary year. Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing said: “As a successful business we’ve always felt that we should give back where we can and have always done so throughout our 20 years. We’ve made a special effort in our 20th anniversary to help even more good causes in our local community and … » more from Morley Glass & Glazing …»
Looking for a challenge in 2019? Can you cycle between 80-100 miles in a day, and then do it all again the next day? Dedicate 12 days in June to the event? Can you raise a minimum sponsorship of £5,000 for children with life-limited illnesses? Do you want to be part of an amazing team? If so, GM Fundraising needs you! A space has become available on its next cycling challenge, From Russia With Hope, and the team has decided to offer the space out to the indu … » more from GM Fundraising …»
Morley Glass donates £10,000 to help create community space A local church hall is being redeveloped to create a space that the whole community can use thanks to a £10,000 donation by integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing. St Paul’s Church in Morley, Leeds had been a thriving hub for the local community for many years offering activities such as pre-school groups, play and stay groups, a children’s dance school and a place for family celebrations in the church hall. But … » more from Morley Glass & Glazing …»
CMS helps Fife charity to deliver Christmas happiness for hundreds of families Staff from CMS Window Systems joined forces with volunteers from across Fife to provide much-needed food, children’s clothing, toys and gifts to around 1100 hard-pressed families in the annual Christmas delivery day organised by independent charity, the Cot e Family Centre. Based in Kirkcaldy, the Cot e Family Centre helps families and children in some of the most disadvan ed areas of Fife. Its work supports people who … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
Oakland Glass Supports GM Fundraising’s Final Ride Oakland Glass Ltd is proud to announce that it will once again be supporting GM Fundraising’s efforts, this time by sending representative Glyn Moorhouse on the charity’s final cycling challenge, ‘From Russia with Hope’. “I was involved in GM Fundraising’s first all-female challenge, Paddle2Pedal, last year,” explains Tina Moorhouse, Managing Director of Oakland Glass Ltd “and although it was certainly challengin … » more from Oakland Glass …»
Glazerite’s annual Race Night raises smiles for charity The Glazerite UK Group Ltd’s annual charity Race Evening took place on 16th November, with over 140 guests joining the fabricator for the fun-filled event. Held at the Wolverhampton Racecourse for the third successive year, the evening kicked off with the horseracing, followed by a three-course meal and a disco, all courtesy of VEKA’s leading trade fabricator, Glazerite. Employees from the Wellingborough-based firm welcomed c … » more from Glazerite UK Group Ltd …»
GM Fundraising Christmas cards are now available With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about spreading some festive cheer with your customers, suppliers and friends. What better way to do that than to send a Christmas Card that is raising money for a very worthy cause. The 2019 GM Fundraising Christmas cards are available now and this year’s design is one of the best yet. Alan Sadler from GM Fundraising explains: “Over recent years there h … » more from GM Fundraising …»
Morley helps dance studio find its feet It’s no secret that Morley MD Ian Short is passionate about dance, after storming to victory at last year’s Variety Strictly Ballroom event and raising over £20,000 for the charity he has accepted a position on the judging panel for this year’s competition. Now, he is helping others discover a love for dance by lending his support to local dance studio Freedom 2 Dance. Not only has Morley donated new glass for the fron e of … » more from Morley Glass & Glazing …»
Pedalo Power! Brothers Matt and Brandon Greenwood, aka The Pedalo Bros, recently completed an epic 128-mile journey down the river Thames from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in London. What made the journey remarkable is that it was completed in just eight days in a salvaged and restored 10-year-old Pedalo. Their mission was to raise money to help fund extensive facial reconstructive surgery for a close family membe … » more from The Pedalo Bros …»
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