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Essential Install | News CEDIA Announces Charity Cycle Ride To Remember Colleagues CEDIA’s charity cycle ride is on September 16 CEDIA is planning to host a charity cycle ride on Saturday, September 16, to commemorate five colleagues who the industry lost over the last two years. Matt Nimmons, CEDIA’s managing director, said that Suzanne Collin, Carmen Greenway, Bob Hobson, Alan Roser and Peter Lawn are sorely missed by many within the industry and this event is the opportunity to remember these dear friends and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in their memory. Matt said: “We work in a very close industry, where colleagues become friends, so we we were all extremely saddened by the loss of Suzanne, Carmen, Bob, Alan and Peter. We wanted to find a way to remember our friends and knowing that there are many keen cyclists in our industry, we thought a cycling sportive would be a nice way of doing so.” The charity event will take place around Grafham Water Park in Huntingdon. There will be two separate routes, a 50-mile cycle sportive style event for the more seasoned cyclists and a nine-mile fun ride around the reservoir for anyone who wishes to come and join the fun. CEDIA is designing a commemorative cycling shirt for the event. The association is offering companies within the industry the opportunity to sponsor these shirts. Money will be raised via tickets for the event. Those who wish to take part in the 50-mile ride will be charged £50, which will include the commemorative jersey, while the fun riders will pay a £5 fee and £25 for the cycling shirt. For those who would like to get involved with the charity, but are unable to attend the event, CEDIA has set up a JustGiving page (www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cedia-emea) where money can be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. More information: CEDIA +44 (0)1480 213744, www.cedia.co.uk Alltrade Announces 2017 Trade Show details Alltrade has announced that its 2017 trade show will take place at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on Wednesday, September 20. In addition to the regular exhibitors and key brands, this year’s event will offer a focus on new and growth areas of the CI sector: CCTV and security, IRS, Sky Q and managed IP networking for residential and commercial applications. With new brands, new products and free to attend training seminars, Steve Simpler, Alltrade’s managing director, said the 2017 trade show is a must-attend event for installers looking to maximise business and revenue in these growth areas. Steve said: “With numbers of exhibitors and visitors to the Alltrade Trade Show growing every year, this year’s event will be our most ambitious yet. In a single day, installers and professionals across the industry can see and discuss the latest products, attend training seminars and network with manufacturers and colleagues alike. “We welcome both new and existing customers to the Trade Show, and offer everyone exclusive show deals and discounts on the day, optional training seminars and free refreshments for all attendees.” More information: Alltrade +44 (0)344 225 2700, www.alltrade.co.uk Alltrade’s 2017 trade shows takes place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on September 20 July 2017 | 9