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Turning Back the
Brands of Time
» » THE GGF’S NETWORKING
Event on the 25th of September
proved both memorable and
enjoyable as over 50 Members
and guests visited the Museum of
Brands in Notting Hill.
Held on the evening before
the GGF’s Members’ Day, the
Networking Event gave Members
the opportunity to relax and
enjoy the unique venue which
exceeded all expectations with the
highlight being the Time Tunnel
– a vast range of product and
brand displays covering every era
going back to Victorian times.
The owner of this private
collection, Robert Opie was
delighted to give an introductory
talk and shared some of his
memories of collecting packaging
and products from yesteryear. In
his speech, Robert pointed out
how a products’ material can
define a brand giving the example
of how some drinks companies
have over the years changed from
glass bottles to plastic and in
doing so have lost some brand
uniqueness.
Steve Rice, GGF Managing
Director added, “It was a very
enjoyable evening in a terrific
venue – a real hidden gem. It
truly was a unique experience
walking through the Time Tunnel
and seeing how brands and
society in general, has evolved.”
Brrr -ing it on!
A night out with a difference.
» » TEN VEKA UK
employees from departments
across the company, are
revving up for a Friday night
out with a difference, as they
prepare to join the Turf Moor
Sleepout. November 15th will
see the team braving the cold
and sleeping by the Burnley
FC pitch, all in the name of
fundraising.
The Turf Moor Sleepout
event heightens awareness of
homelessness in the local area
and aims to raise money for
three charities: Burnley FC
in the Community, Emmaus,
and SafeNet Domestic Abuse
Service for Jane’s Place Women’s
Refuge.
VEKA UK’s Marketing
Director Dawn Stockell says:
“VEKA UK is well known
for supporting registered local
charities, causes and community
projects across the region. The
Sleepout is a timely fundraiser
for an important cause;
according to official estimates,
4,677 people in the UK slept on
the streets or in sheds and tents
in 2018. This is 165% higher
than in 2010, with areas of the
North West heavily affected.
We’re keen to do our bit to raise
funds and awareness.”
To support this event, please
visit justgiving.com and search
‘VEKA UK Turf Sleepout’.
FENSA AND RISA LINK AT FMB
MASTER BUILDER AWARDS
» » STAGED BI-ANNUALLY TO
celebrate the achievements of Master Builders
across the UK, The Federation of Master
Builder’s Master Builder Awards showcases
examples of high-quality craftsmanship,
exceptional customer service and building
excellence. And as part of its drive to extend
the reach of GGF Commercial Group member
companies, two of its organisations FENSA
and RISA joined ranks to sponsor the Small
Renovation Project category.
Presentations were made in fourteen
categories at a glittering ceremony that took
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‘high-quality craftsmanship,
exceptional customer service
and building excellence’
place in front of more than 600 people. The
winning project in the category for ‘Residential/
domestic restorations, refurbishments or
extensions valued at up to £50,000’, was for
Orchestrate Design & Build’s renovation
work on an apartment in a listed Mansion
block opposite the Natural History Museum;
in carrying out what judges described as ‘one
of the most desirable interiors one could ever
wish for’. In addition, the team had to protect,
clean and maintain the communal areas daily
and, to avoid costly parking expenses, the team
also travelled entirely by public transport and
bicycles for the duration of the project.