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SCHOOL SUPPORT
SELECT Member firm Moray Robertson Electrical Services has sponsored a new high school award which aims to inspire young entrepreneurs. Te prize for pupils at Wallace High
in Stirling was presented to S6 pupil Carla Gee during a special ceremony. She was chosen by the school’s
management team for showing her leadership and entrepreneurial skills over a range of activities. Carla said: “I was really chuffed and
it was extra special because it was the first one to be given out. I’m proud to have won the award and grateful to the Robertson family for organising it.” MRES Managing Director Moray
Robertson – a former pupil at the school where his daughter now studies – handed over the Young Entrepreneur of the Year trophy to Carla. He said: “It’s
great to be able to work with the school and give something back to the local community. I was delighted to present Carla with the award and recognise her skills.”
Glynn’s dreaming of a light Christmas
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Te autumn Lanarkshire Branch Update featured a very special guest of honour – SJIB/Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Marc McQuade. Te SELECT Award-
winner was invited to speak at the meeting which was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel Strathclyde on 6 November. Marc told Members
and guests about his background, how he became an apprentice and his experience during the Awards night itself. Branch Chair Donald W
Orr said: “It was great for Marc to come along and tell
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ELECT Member Glynn McFadden brightens up Christmas for thousands of people each year – installing festive lights in towns and cities across the UK. His company, Glynn
McFadden Electrical, has the task of making sure displays are shining bright to bring plenty of seasonal sparkle. “This year, we’ve had jobs in Paisley, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh among other places,” he said. “And we also do jobs throughout Fife where we’re
“I love Christmas. You can’t be ‘Bah humbug’ in this job”
Winner Marc is guest of honour
Members about his road to being crowned Apprentice of the Year. He spoke very well and everyone enjoyed the evening.”
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Glynn with one of his stunning light displays
based.” Much of the work is carried out for the specialist firm, Blachere Illuminations. “We started with two or three jobs seven years ago, now we’re kept busy for three months working on around 30 projects,” said Glynn. As well as installing Christmas lights, the firm carries out work such as eye bolt testing and fittings checks to make sure everything is safe and functional. Glynn explained: “We’ve got a
16-strong team and there’s a hectic period from September until the first two weeks of December. Things calm down
Donald W Orr and Marc at the Branch Update
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