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News Archive July 2022

UK Men’s Sheds Association is recruiting for a new Chair 25 July 2022

The UK Men’s Sheds Association is now recruiting for a Chair to help drive Men’s Sheds movement forward as the total number of open Men’s Sheds in the UK surpasses 800 with a further 200 in development. Men’s Sheds reduce loneliness and suicide ...


MKM King’s Lynn raise thousands for cancer charity 25 July 2022

The team at MKM King’s Lynn have raised a whopping £2,233 for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, as tribute to a former branch customer who died of the disease.The sum was raised via a cake morning and raffle held at the branch, which saw ...


Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022 - Applications Now Open! 19 July 2022

It’s back! Talented tradespeople from across the UK and Ireland can now apply for the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022 award, and the chance to be crowned the champion of the trade. Now in its 13th year, the annual award celebrates the experts of ...


Oregon joins BHETA 15 July 2022

Iconic, global power tools brand, Oregon has joined BHETA. Known primarily for its long history in saw chains and professional grade precision cutting-tools, the company’s portfolio of brands now spans across an extensive product range for forestry,...


Toolstation Supports the Trades with Mental Health Under Construction Podcast in association with On the Tools 14 July 2022

One of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, Toolstation, and On The Tools have joined forces for a series of podcasts created to support tradespeople’s mental health. Entitled Mental Health Under ...


Travis Perkins opens new branch in Worksop with help of Charter Mayor Neil Sanders 14 July 2022

Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has opened the doors to its newly relocated branch in Worksop today, with the help of Charter Mayor of Worksop Neil ...


Five-star cuisine that’s sizzling hot 13 July 2022

BBQ expert, LANDMANN, partners with 'Chefs for Foodies' to launch sizzling hot BBQ boxes this summer.Can you imagine being able to create Michelin-starred quality food all from the comfort of your own home? Well, with a little help, maybe you can…...


Screwfix opens 800th store 13 July 2022

Screwfix has opened its 800th store today (Wednesday 13 July) in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, UK. Earlier this year Screwfix announced its store target of 80 new stores across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, creating more than 800 new ...


New issue of DIY Week Out Now! 13 July 2022

Don't miss the latest issue of DIY Week which includes a special DIY Week Awards supplement that features all of this year's winning entries.There are also features on Merchandising & Point of Sale, Safety & Security, Outdoor Living, Supply ...


Bartoline achieves EcoVadis sustainability performance rating 13 July 2022

Decorating sundries manufacturer Bartoline has achieved a Bronze EcoVadis Sustainability rating following the business’ first external assessment, this places the company in the top 33 per cent globally for sustainability commitment and performance. ...


Online trading site Neartoo.co.uk reaches product milestone 11 July 2022

A unique online trading site is celebrating reaching a milestone of having over 50,000 products for sale by independent retailers across the UK. The Neartoo.co.uk website was launched to the public in March and has been designed to capture shopping ...


Health charity benefits from Burg-wächter's secure communities scheme 11 July 2022

A mental and physical health support charity serving people living in Wiltshire, Carmarthenshire and Norfolk has won the support of Burg-Wächter UK's 'Secure Communities Scheme'. The security specialist singled out an application from Gul Outdoor ...


Coventry plastics manufacturer prepares to welcome Lord-Lieutenant 11 July 2022

After being honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in April this year, Whitefurze gears up for a summer of celebration. The company has grown from selling a small range of plastic consumer products to a successful and ...


Modern to minimalism: The most influential interior trends for 2022 11 July 2022

Industville has created a unique algorithm to rank the UKs most popular interior trends for 2022, revealing modern interior design and hybrid Scandi-Japanese style, Japandi, as firm favourites. Industville, one of the UK's leading makers of ...


Hardware Retail Group acquires Black Cat Trading of Sheerness 11 July 2022

Hardware Retail Group Ltd has announced the acquisition of the renowned hardware store, Black Cat of Sheerness. Black Cat has over 100 years of trading on Sheerness’ high street and is popular with residents and visitors to the Sheerness area. As ...


Draper Tools launches its NEW Catalogue 2022-2024 5 July 2022

Draper Tools is pleased to announce the launch of its 2022-2024 catalogue, featuring hundreds of new product lines across its wide range of industry sectors. Family-firm, 103-year-old Draper Tools is a brand trusted by industry specialists and the ...


Kingfisher accelerates action to tackle climate change 5 July 2022

Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement retailer and owner of Screwfix and B&Q, has announced today it is committing to a new 2040 net zero target and an increased 60% Sustainable Home Products sales 2025 target. Kingfisher published ...


Zest Outdoor Living a big winner at Glee 4 July 2022

A fantastic show all round was the verdict from timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest on Glee 2022. It launched its new products for the 2023 season and won the top prize in the Glee New Product ...


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