NEWS
STONEHAM KITCHENS GRANTED PRESTIGIOUS ROYAL WARRANT
As they celebrate their 160th anniversary , Sidcup-based kitchen manufacturer , Stoneham PLC , has been granted the new Royal Warrant of Appointment to the King . A Royal Warrant holder to the late Queen Elizabeth II since 1995 , Stoneham Kitchens continues to be recognised for its supply of goods and services to the royal households .
Being a sixth-generation family business , Stoneham Kitchens is no stranger to change and their commitment to sustainability was a key criterion when applying for the Royal Warrant .
“ As part of our environmental goals , we source all our timber sustainably and this year we pledged to plant 2,000 trees to re-establish lost woodlands in Europe ,” said Howard Stoneham , sales director and grantee of the Royal Warrant . “ We are fully in support of the royal household ’ s objective in making transformative change and encouraging current and future Royal Warrant applicants to make a difference .”
NEW SANDPIT AIDS AFTERNOON LEARNING FOR PUPILS AT VALLEY INVICTA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thanks to donated materials from Bellway Kent and the help of its contractors , pupils at Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill have a new sandpit to play in . Over the summer holidays , Coinford groundworkers prepared the area and dug the five-metre by three-metre pit , while Cox Carpentry installed decking and edging , and SW Yorke fenced the perimeter of the sandpit . Both firms gave their services free of charge and County Plumbing Services supplied a collection of buckets , spades , mini-diggers and mini-bulldozers . Once the contractors had finished , Bellway landscaped the area around the sandpit to make sure it was ready to use in time for the new term .
CHAPEL HOUSE ESTATE REPORTS REMARKABLE YEAR OF PROGRESS IN SUSTAINABILITY
Chapel House Estate has proudly announced a year of remarkable progress in sustainability , reflecting their commitment to preserving the environment while delivering an exceptional experience for their guests . Throughout 2024 , the Chapel House Estate team worked tirelessly to implement a series of impactful initiatives designed to minimise their ecological footprint . From innovative energy-saving measures to dedicated efforts in supporting local biodiversity , they have redefined what it means to operate responsibly within their beautiful setting .
Some of their key achievements include transitioning to renewable energy sources and installing state-of-the-art systems to reduce carbon emissions , creating habitats that nurture local wildlife and partnering with local organisations and charities to champion sustainability and create a positive impact beyond the estate grounds .
“ We ’ re incredibly proud of the strides we ’ ve made in sustainability this year ,” said Caitlin , estate manager at Chapel House . “ It ’ s not just about meeting our goals - it ’ s about creating a legacy of care for our environment and community . This year ’ s achievements are only the beginning .”
Steph Guthrie , headteacher at Valley Invicta Primary School , said : “ Since returning after the break , the sandpit has been enormously popular . We have seen a positive impact on collaborative play , creativity and sensory regulation , particularly for our youngest children . After lunch the children have shown outstanding learning in afternoon sessions having had such a fulfilling lunchtime break - we cannot thank the team at Bellway enough .”
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