Glazerite chairman gets ready for epic charity ride John Hewitt, Chairman of the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, is just weeks away from a 1,000 mile cycle ride in memory of his late daughter Kelly. The challenge, nicknamed Kelly’s Heroes, will see a 12-strong team of amateur cyclists take part in a mammoth ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End, pedalling off on 16th August. Some of Glazerite’s customers and good friends of John will be joining him for the ride, including Pe … » more from Glazerite UK Group Ltd …»
Gary Morton joins Board of Trustees at Hope House Children’s Hospices We are very proud to announce that our founder and chairman, Gary Morton, has joined the Board of Trustees at Hope House Children’s Hospices from 1st July, 2020. Gary said: “It is a huge honour to join the Board of Trustees. Over the past 25 years, GM Fundraising has raised nearly £2 million for Hope House Children’s Hospices and I’ve got to know everyone at the charity very well. I am looking forward to a new opportunity … » more from GM Fundraising …»
Window Ware take on 2.6 Challenge to support Sue Ryder All across the country, millions of NHS staff, carers, and other frontline workers are making a heroic effort to help get the nation through the coronavirus pandemic. But it’s important not to forget about others doing amazing work in these incredibly difficult circumstances – like the staff of Sue Ryder hospices, who are providing vital end-of-life care to thousands of people. Unfortunately, Sue Ryder are among the m … » more from Window Ware …»
Glass hearts and rainbows raise £3,045 in just 2 weeks While their double glazing manufacturing business, based in Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, is closed during lockdown, Glen and Sharon Bogie have been busy creating these wonderful hearts and rainbows to support the NHS. Both their daughters are keyworkers in the NHS – one as a Community Pharmacist and the other a Registered Mental Health Nurse. They wanted to do something meaningful while they are at home, so the kitchen tabl … » more from Regalead …»
Liniar Moves Swiftly to Help Front Line Workers Innovative PVCu systems company Liniar has developed a new supply chain whilst its extrusion facility is temporarily closed – producing protective face visors for front line workers during the COVID19 crisis. Whilst most of the workforce was furloughed, with a skeleton team working from home, discussions turned to ways in which we could help. Social media had told us NHS staff, care workers, nursing homes and many others were … » more from HL Plastics …»
GM Fundraising celebrates 25 years 2020 is a big year for industry fundraiser GM Fundraising because it sees the 25th anniversary of the organisation. Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising, said: “When we started GM Fundraising 25 years ago we had no idea what it would become. There’s a huge thank you due to everyone who’s supported us over the years, whether it’s by taking part in one of our challenges, donating sponsorship money or providing their time and expe … » more from GM Fundraising …»
Bumper year of fundraising for Window Ware team in 2019 The team at Window Ware, the award-winning hardware distributor once again showcased their community spirit with a fantastic year of fundraising in 2019. Throughout the year, colleagues, customers and suppliers all dug deep to raise vital funds for chosen charity Sue Ryder St. John’s Hospice. With a range of fundraising events, along with collection tins and even a trade counter tuck shop, the Window Ware team raised a treme … » more from Window Ware …»
CMS joins mammoth Christmas effort to help families suffering hardship A team from CMS Window Systems was amongst an army of volunteers who joined forces just before Christmas to deliver hundreds of packages of donated food, children’s clothes and toys to families in Kirkcaldy, Fife who are struggling to make ends meet. The delivery day was part of the 2019 Christmas Appeal by the Cot e Family Centre, a charity which provides a range of support to families and in iduals within family units w … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
GM Fundraising announces its 2020 women-only event GM Fundraising has just announced its 2020 women-only event to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospices. It’s called Peak, Paddle, Pedal and the 12 members of the team will each be climbing Snowdon, canoeing 150 miles down the length of the River Severn and cycling 150 miles back to Hope House in Oswestry – all over eight days next August. Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising, said: “Our first women-only event in … » more from GM Fundraising …»
GM Fundraising appoints Team 4 Marketing as its PR partner GM Fundraising appoints Team 4 Marketing as its PR partner GM Fundraising, which raises money for Hope House Children’s Hospices has just announced the appointment of Team 4 Marketing as its new PR partner. Jane Ward, Director of Team 4 Marketing, said: “We are delighted to be supporting GM Fundraising because Hope House is such an incredibly worthwhile cause. We’re looking forward to supporting the team in its mission t … » more from Team4 Marketing …»
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 …»
Profine UK Ltd Profine s portfolio makes a strong start As June comes to a close for profine UK and it’s expanded product portfolio that now includes a suite of KÖMMERLING products, in addition to WarmCore, Evolve and Legend, the company has reported strong sales across all brands. This is a ... »
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Fentrade Aluminium Fentrade Aluminium bounces back to pre Covid shutdown levels Aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade Aluminium Building Products has bounced back to pre-Covid manufacturing levels in just four weeks. Chris Reeks, Director of award-winning Fentrade Aluminium Building Products, said: em “Throughout the shutdown ... »
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profine Group - profine acquires assets from Aperture, profine Group, has acquired essential assets from Aperture Group, formerly Synseal, one of the leading manufacturers of wi...»
Archibald Kenrick - Kenrick supports customers during coronavirus, With many fabricators planning to re-open for business on 11 May, hardware supplier Kenrick is geared up and ready to supp...»
Certass Limited Certass TA Open for the Industry Supply Chain Certass Trade Association (Certass TA) has opened its doors to the industry supply chain with its new Membership for fabricators, component manufacturers and other suppliers in the industry. The current ‘Trade Association of the Year’, as ... »
CORGI Fenestration - CORGI Fenestration publishes links to changes to government s covid 19 business support, The Government has been busy in the last few days issuing a large number of updates and changes to the various support pac...»
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