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BMF Members Conference themes and new sponsor announced
Sustaining Excellence has been announced as the overall theme of the 2020 BMF Members Conference in September, with the environment and sustainability named as key topics within the business conference sessions. There will be a particular focus on Building a Sustainable Britain, which will also be reflected in the BMF’s parliamentary programme throughout the year. The BMF Members’ Annual Conference is also delighted to announce Marshalls and Stonemarket as the new headline sponsor for 2020. The two-day BMF Members’ event sees the business Conference and black-tie Awards Dinner taking place on 17 September at the De Vere Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire. The distinctive venue is set in 40 acres of parkland and created from an array of historic buildings, following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The BMF’s annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Monument Tools, will be held on the previous day, 16 September, at the nearby Windlesham Golf Course. An alternative social activity, sponsored by First Event, will also be on offer that day. BMF CEO, John Newcomb said: “We are delighted to have found another superb Conference venue in the Royal Borough of Windsor and look forward to welcoming members there in September. The BMF’s mission is to help members build excellence within their business, which gives us our overall theme for this year’s members’ Conference, and
BMF DIARY DATES
MARCH 18 BMF Marketing Forum, JCB, Rocester 19 BMF South West regional meeting, RGB, Tiverton 24-25 BMF Branch Managers’ Forum, BMF, Coventry 31 BMF Civils & Drainage Forum, Geberit, Warwick
APRIL 1 BMF HR Forum, BMF, Coventry 23 BMF Finance Forum, BMF, Coventry 24 BMF Anglia regional meeting, Ridgeons, Pampisford
28 BMF Decorative Forum, PPG Architectural Coatings, Batley
30 BMF/JCB Charity Golf Day, JCB Golf Course, Rocester
MAY 12-14 Installer Show, Ricoh Arena, Coventry 13 BMF P & H Forum, Ricoh Arena, Coventry 14 BMF Ambassador Forum, BMF, Coventry 19 BMF Parliamentary Reception: Building A
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the sustainability of the built environment is a key concern for the industry as we strive to deliver low carbon solutions for today’s housing. We will be announcing the full speaker programme in the coming months.
“None of this would be possible without our sponsors and I would like to thank them for their generous support.”
Commenting on his company’s sponsorship, Peter Hallitt, Group Trading Director of Marshalls said: “The BMF Members’ Conference and Awards Dinner grows in stature each year and is a book-marked event across the building materials industry. We are delighted for the opportunity to support its continued development as this year’s headline sponsor.” Bookings are now open for Early Bird merchant delegates. For more information please contact june.
upton@bmf.org.uk or call 02476 854980.
Sustainable Britain, House of Commons, London 21 BMF Timber Forum, BMF, Coventry
JUNE 10 BMF Health & Safety Forum, BMF, Coventry 17 BMF Transport & Distribution Forum, BMF, Coventry 9 Bob Beaver Memorial Shoot, Royal Berkshire Shooting Ground
10-12 BMF Mastermerchant, Ambleside
SEPTEMBER 16-17 BMF Annual Conference & Awards, De Vere Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor
30 BMF Marketing Forum, BMF, Coventry
OCTOBER 6-8 UK Construction Week, NEC ,Birmingham 7 BMF Young Merchant Conference. NEC, Birmingham 15-17 UFEMAT Conference, London
To book your place or for more information about BMF events visit
www.bmf.org.uk/events.
BMF & JCB to hold Charity Golf Day
The BMF has joined with JCB to hold a Charity Golf Day to raise funds for the BMF’s 2020 Charity Partners, Mental Health UK and Samaritans.
The event takes place on 30 April at the exclusive JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, Staffordshire. Guests will be able to use the Club’s driving range and indoor simulator before taking part in an 18-hole golf tournament, followed by a networking BBQ. The course is built around the ruined Woodseat Hall, adjacent to JCB’s main manufacturing plant and the landscaping changes dramatically from hole to hole. While some occupy the old park, notably the par three ninth which sits in the old arboretum surrounded by mature and unusual trees, others make use of open space in the surrounding former farmland.
BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “This is a fabulous opportunity for BMF members to play JCB’s stunning and exclusive course, to network with like-minded colleagues and to raise funds for the two very worthy charities we are supporting this year.” For more information contact June Upton at june.upton@bmf.
org.uk.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net February 2020
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