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JULY 2018 | 13
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PatioMaster stalwart opens new East Midlands franchise
Independent Network celebrates with Chris Kamara!
More than 240 delegates from Independent Network companies across the UK came together at the organisation’ s‘ Best of British’ themed members’ weekend in Warwick.
The event kicked off with a specially built Business Centre, where attendees could chat to I. N’ s affiliate partners and learn more about the opportunities for members to gain favourable rates and unique services thanks to their I. N. membership.
The evening’ s glittering black tie gala dinner and awards ceremony was hosted by ex-Bradford City Player and Manager Chris‘ Kammy’ Kamara and included a charity raffle and auction, which – along with table donations- raised over £ 4000 for the evening’ s four chosen charities.
This year’ s award winners were:
• Thistle Windows & Conservatories
• Cheadle Glass Company Ltd
• Goliath Homeworld
• Wilson Windows
• Ffenestri Kevin Thomas
• Mews Windows
PatioMaster East Midlands has recently opened its doors and is run by former Epwin Group employee, Neil Dattani. Based in Leicester, PatioMaster East Midlands will cater for the growing number of customers operating throughout Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire areas.
Commenting on the opening of PatioMaster East Midlands, Neil said:“ Throughout my time at the Epwin Group I assisted in growing the sales for PatioMaster. It’ s a brand that I am not only passionate about but have seen for myself the value-added benefits the high-quality product
This year’ s event also saw two brand new awards celebrating the hard work of individuals working within Independent Network member companies. Darren Drake of David Brunskill Windows
range can add to an installer’ s portfolio.”
Commenting on new East Midlands branch, Carmen Velilla, PatioMaster’ s Brand Manager said:“ We are delighted to welcome PatioMaster East Midlands and look forward to working with Neil and his team. Neil’ s passion for the brand has always been evident and we are delighted he is now working with us as a valued customer. We know the high-quality PatioMaster product coupled with Neil’ s hands-on experience and enthusiasm is sure to make PatioMaster East Midlands a great success.”
www. patiomaster. co. uk
took home‘ Installer of the Year’ and Paul Lewington of Lewington & Son claimed the first ever‘ Salesperson of the Year’ trophy.
www. inveka. co. uk
GGF SETS DATE FOR MEMBERS’ DAY
The Glass and Glazing Federation( GGF) is pleased to announce that Members’ Day 2018 will be held on Wednesday 12th September at the National Conference Centre( part of the National Motorcycle Museum) in Solihull.
John Agnew, GGF President commented,“ We are delighted to have secured this date and the National Conference Centre venue for what promises to be a memorable day for our Members.”
With the event programme yet to be finalised, Members’ Day will include presentations on topical issues, keynote speakers and some new exciting features. All will be revealed in the build up to the event.
The event will start at 9:45am and will include the GGF Annual General Meeting, refreshment breaks, lunch and a drinks reception before finishing around 4pm.
More details and the agenda for Members Day will be released over the next few months as the event draws closer. In the meantime, all GGF Members are advised to mark the date of this upcoming event in calendars. Non-Members can attend as guests of GGF Members.
www. ggf. org. uk
A SMALL PIECE OF TRACK HISTORY REVEALED
Network Rail recently lifted the lid on a secret piece of railway history. Engineers gave exclusive access to visit a miniature house, located deep in the tunnels of Liverpool Lime Street station, which can only be accessed when trains aren’ t running. |
The historic hut was built more than 100 years ago by track workers to take their tea breaks. |
There’ s a fireplace and an old kettle, cup and tongs are still in place, preserved in time. |
The track trip came ahead of the final major phase of the grade II listed station’ s transformation this summer.
Between 2 June and 29 July, vital upgrades to platforms and signalling will enable an extra three services per hour in and out of Liverpool Lime Street, including new direct services to Scotland.
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Longer platforms will allow longer trains, helping to provide more space and seats for passengers.
Lime Street’ s transformation is part of the £ 340m railway investment in the Liverpool City Region, which sits within the Great North Rail Project.
www. networkrail. co. uk
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