CONTENTS DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020
OPINION 05 Alan Wilson reveals what’s on
his Christmas wishlist this year COVER STORY 25
All the news and photos from SJIB’s 50th anniversary dinner
NEWS 06 All the latest news from SELECT 14 Discover what SELECT has been
and around the wider industry up to recently across the country FEATURES 16 FEATURES 18
Meet SELECT’s Apprentice of the Year 2019 Marc McQuade
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Expert Len Bunton answers questions from Members
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FEATURES 32
Fundraisers take on gruelling Everest challenge to help EIC
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MANAGING EDITOR Iain Mason
iain.mason@
select.org.uk
EDITOR Sarah Wolstencroft
sarah.w@connectcommunications.co.uk
0141 560 3022
DESIGN & PRODUCTION Ryan Swinney
ryan@connectcommunications.co.uk
CABLEtalk is produced by Connect Publications on behalf of SELECT
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ADVERTISING David Hughes
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0131 561 0022
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How you can get help if you’re struggling this festive season
22 We explore the EETF’s vital role FOCUS
in supporting training and skills
Discover how to protect yourself against falling foul of tax rules
Rudi Klein explains why it’s time to put pressure on our new MPs
Len Bunton reports back from the SBCC’s annual conference
TRAINING
New sessions planned for popular Glen Dimplex ventilation course
Students get started on SELECT’s Effective Manager Programme
APPRENTICES
Medal delight for apprentices at this year’s WorldSkills UK LIVE
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
All the latest pioneering gadgets and stylish workwear for winter
DIARY
Upcoming events, £50 Christmas crossword and meet Susie Liddle
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