TRAINING AND EDUCATION PAPERHANGER


APPRENTICE 2019


WINNERS ANNOUNCED!


REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS the sector came together at the Painting and Decorating Association’s prestigious Masquerade Ball on 9 November to see four apprentices named as the nation’s best. The annual Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year competition saw


apprentices battle it out in an ultimate test of skill, nerve and precision. Sponsored by Brewers, the contest is open to apprentices from


across the UK and was held in June at The Hub in Doncaster. The Senior Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year title was given to


Alex Stonehouse, 20, an apprentice with Hargreaves and Stocks Ltd, who studies at Doncaster College. She said, “I’d like to thank my employers and my tutors at college for all their help and support. “As a competitor in the senior category I had to tackle some tricky


wallpapering techniques, but I enjoyed the challenge of it and I’m delighted my efforts have been rewarded by the PDA.” Emma Louise Mackenzie, 25, from Inverness came in a close


second in the senior category. Emma said, “I took the course at the University of Highlands and


Islands because I discovered an enjoyment of painting and decorating while doing up my home after the birth of my daughter Lana. “There are many people who have helped me along the way, but


I’d particularly like to thank my college lecturers and employers, A MacNeil Painting and Taping.” Aston Gooding, 21, from Dorchester was named Junior Apprentice


Paperhanger of the Year after being the first student at Bournemouth and Poole College to be entered into the contest. He paid special tribute to his colleague Ian Mansbridge at


CG Fry & Son Ltd and college tutor Scott Oliver, who encouraged him to enter the competition. Aston said, “Ian was a big help to me, he kept me calm when I got


frustrated and really encouraged me to stick with it. He taught me everything I needed to know and when we came to do wallpapering at college, I found I could do it. “Scott encouraged me to enter and I thought I’d give it a go. I never


dreamed I would win. I was shocked when I was shortlisted and I went along to the ball just thinking I’d enjoy a night out. I couldn’t believe it when they said I’d won. I’m over the moon.” Nicola Martin, 31, from Greenock in Scotland was placed as runner-


up at entry-level. She moved into painting and decorating after giving up a career as a nurse to raise her children. She said: “It was brilliant. Everybody made me feel so welcome


and I learned so much about different kinds of jobs and where you can go as a painter. I’ve also made some great new friends from all across the UK.” Nick Church, National Account Manager of Brewers, presented


the students with their awards on stage. Afterward he told us, “This contest is a great platform for apprentices to showcase their skills and we’re really proud to have been the main supporter for the last 10 years. “I was delighted to be able to present the


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winners with their prizes and would like to congratulate them all on being named this year’s top wallpaper hangers.”


Competition sole sponsor


The Junior Runner Up, Nichola Martin works for Kevin Houston Painter & Decorator and studies at West College Scotland.


Senior Runner Up, Emma Louise Mackenzie is studying at Inverness College whilst working as an apprentice for A MacNeil Painting & Taping Contractors Ltd.


Junior Winner, Aston Gooding works for CG Fry & Son Ltd and is studying at Bournemouth & Poole College.


Senior Winner, Alex Stonehouse with PDA Chief Executive Neil Ogilvie (left) and Nick Church from Brewers. Alex attends Doncaster College and is employed by Hargreaves and Stocks Ltd


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