To celebrate the launch of British Gypsum Unifinsh they would like you to get involved in the their selfie competition. The prizes are not your standard prizes British Gypsum are giving away ten weekend trips away for two to dublin which includes flights and B&B stay. I have to say the prizes from British Gypsum are getting bigger and bigger, recently a member on The Plasterers Forum® won a … [Read more...]
The Professional Builder Tool Show Coventry
After my day trip to the 100% Design show at Earls Court on Wednesday, I was all prepared and ready for the Professional Builder Tool Show which was being hosted at the Ricoh Arena which is in/near Coventry. I was staying at my parent's home for a couple of nights so that I can save a few pennies and not have to stay in hotels, and it also gave me some more spending money on beer, which is always … [Read more...]
The 100% Design Show
I often drop in to see Andy at Gold Trowel as it is on my way up to MIlton Keynes from my home and when ANdy mentioned he was going to be at Earls court for the 100% Design Show I decided it would be a good opportunity to go and see him and many other exhibitors. I rode to london on the bike and had a few moments with the security at Earls court regarding parking but none the less I got round the … [Read more...]
Plasterers 1 Stop Shop Tool Fair – 18th & 19th September
On the 18th and 19th of September Plasterers 1 Stop Shop will be exhibiting at the Professional Builders Tool Fair at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. I will also be floating about the tool fair aswell so do say hi if you see me. If you had the pleasure of seeing Plasterers 1 Stop Shop at the Manchester tool fair (read more here) then you will understand how good these events are. However, … [Read more...]
Knauf Day Out And Go Karting For TPF Members
I am always keen to get plasterers in front of the latest products and materials and not only does this give the plasterers a better understanding on how to use the products but also helps the companies involved to learn more about what plasterers need and want. So the chance for a number of The Plasterers Forum members to head to Knauf's head office and training school to play with MP Finish and … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum British Gypsum Mine Tour III
The 27th of May was the last of the Plasterers Forum® mine tour events with British Gypsum for this year, well for now, we may just organise another one later in the year, but we don't have anything planned as yet. I got to my hotel and started watching the Isle of Man TT, and that's the last thing that I remember before my Alarm flew into the most ear piercing siren but still none the less I was … [Read more...]
Skillbuild Sussex Coast College Hastings 2014
I take every opportunity to get out of the office and get to see people plastering whether they are time served or fresh to the trade, and the SkillBuild events are just the ticket as you get to see the best of both worlds. I get the pleasure of seeing plasterers that are still learning the trade, and I get to meet the people who have trained them so, all in all, its always worth the day … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum® & Plasterers News Raise Money For Make-A-Wish Foundation®
The Plasterers Forum® in 2012 supported myself and my good lady's cycle trip from John O’Groats to Lands End and we raised over £3,000 for Help for Heroes. This year The Plasterers Forum® and Plasterers News decided it was about time we did something else for charity and after posting on The Plasterers Forum® and seeing who the members would like to raise money for this year the Make-A-Wish … [Read more...]
Skillbuild Regional Heat 2014
Today Tuesday April 8 was the first round of the regional heats of skillbuild, hosted by Burnley College. The competition was split into two categories juniors and seniors and had five competitors in each category and the colleges entering this heat were, Accrington, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, and Manchester. The Skillbuild competition started at 09.00 and was judged by three people … [Read more...]
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