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CAPTAIN SIR TOM A Liverpool-based firm has commissioned Manchester City’s ‘mosaic man’ to create a special commemorative piece to celebrate the knighthood and achievements of Captain Sir Tom Moore and all key workers who have contributed to the UK’s national pandemic efforts.
Palace Chemicals, UK manufacturer of building products, has a long- standing relationship with Manchester mosaic artist Mark Kennedy and has supported him with products to make some of his most famous works. They include a Manchester City mosaic signed by the team, which raised over £26,000 for homeless causes at Vincent Kompany’s testimonial dinner last year.
Managing Director at Palace Chemicals Charles Clapham MBE, said: “We wanted to do something to acknowledge not only the work of Captain Sir Tom and his knighthood, but all key workers, including our fantastic team here who are doing their part to help keep our customers safe and to ensure continuity of supply.
“Captain Sir Tom is a true symbol of the hard work and dedication shown by so many and it’s great to have something to commemorate our collective spirit. There have been other fantastic stories of individual and community fundraising efforts
SPATA MEMBERSHIP
FOR MAPEI UK As a well-known provider of systems for the construction of swimming pools, Mapei has now been accepted as members of The Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA).
With solutions from screed and render, through to concrete waterproofing admixtures, waterproofing membranes and an extensive range of tile adhesives, coloured grout and sealant, Mapei offers full swimming pool and leisure systems from substrate to finish, specialising in fast-track options. The company has worked with contractors
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around the country for our NHS teams and we wanted to do our bit to help.”
Mark Kennedy has previously created mosaics of Joe Hart, Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure. He said: “I was contacted by Palace Chemicals and asked to create this latest piece. Captain Tom is exemplifying the efforts by everyone helping us get through this. The artwork has been a labour of love and I have worked tirelessly on it over 12-hour shifts. Our hope is that this helps to raise even more money for the heroes who have helped our entire national effort.”
The mosaic took over 84 hours and thousands of tiles to complete and has been donated by Palace Chemicals to the Captain Tom Foundation, which will be arranging a public exhibition for the artwork once the pandemic is over. The business hopes the piece can be sold or auctioned to generate even more money for the foundation’s good work.
nationwide on an extensive portfolio of leisure projects.
To become a member of SPATA is a privilege for Mapei UK, a subsidiary of Mapei Group – a global manufacturer of adhesives and chemical construction products. Mapei UK produces a wide range of their products at their Halesowen plant in the West Midlands. The company looks forward to contributing to the
Charles said: “We believe that many people will see the mosaic as a testament to what it stands for – hard work and determination in the face of adversity, as so many in society (including our own team) have demonstrated.
“It’s also a fantastic testament to the quality of our adhesives and grouts and also to Mark’s creativity and skill. We hope it contributes in some way to raising money for good causes.”
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association and working alongside fellow members. Mapei has also recently confirmed they will exhibit again at Spatex 2021.
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