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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


FOCUS 41


Expert Len Bunton answers questions from Members


34 36 38


FEATURES 32


Fundraisers take on gruelling Everest challenge to help EIC


43 44


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 connectcommunications.co.uk


ADVERTISING David Hughes davidh@connectcommunications.co.uk


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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