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In memory: Jerry Kelly J
erry was born on the 13 June, 1949 in Kings Cross, North
London. On leaving school he started work
at Robert Porter Beer Company in the accounts department, as well as working at a local electrical wholesaler at the weekends. As time went by, he decided to set up his own wholesaling business. He and a friend set up Wholesale Electrical Mart, based on the Caledonian road in Islington, North London. Much later they acquired a sister company, Andrews Electrical where Jerry had many great years. It was at WEM where he met his wife Jenny when she came in to buy a hair dryer - they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Jerry also worked for many leading brands in the electrical
industry: Wades Electrical (now part of the WF Senate brand) at their Hendon and Romford Branches; City Electrical Factors at Brentford, Whetstone and Enfield; Wylex, part of the Electrium Group; Focus Sb and Michael Gerrard, an independent but well- known wholesaler in North London. Towards the end of his career, Jerry was a manufacturers agent
representing companies like Termination Technology, Elstead Lighting and Eurolite. Passionate about education and helping the most vulnerable,
he volunteered as a governor of the most troubled schools to try and help them get back on track. Jerry’s health deteriorated due to diabetes, heart and kidney
failure. He is survived by his wife Jenny, his five children and ten grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
Electrical apprentices reach Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2020 final O
wen Creaser-Smith, 24, is studying towards his
Level 3 NVQ Diploma at Vision West Nottinghamshire College; Oliver Greaves, 20, is studying towards his Level 3 Electrical Maintenance qualification at New College Stamford and Olivia Parkin, 21, is studying towards an electrical installation qualification at Coleg Gwent. The finalists have been selected for their sheer passion for the trade,
determination to succeed and demonstrating how they are already going above and beyond the call of duty for their respective college, employer and customers. The two-day event sees finalists participating in a digital academy day with innovative and educational workshops from specialist media school, Global Academy. Now, more than ever digital skills, are vital, and the finalists will get the chance to be involved in a variety of unique sessions including how to run their social media, develop a brand and analyse their current marketing activity. Each finalist will gets the opportunity to share their experiences and ambitions as an apprentice with a panel of industry-leading judges. The panel includes representatives from the NICEIC, CIPHE, FMB and Screwfix Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2019, Darren McGhee. The winner will take home the ultimate trade prize bundle worth £10,000. This includes everything a future tradesperson may need to start up their own business – £5,000 of tools, a £3,000 training budget and £2,000 worth of technology.
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