AND FINALLY AND FINALLY W.Howard team rides again


The W.Howard Group sales team is once again taking to their bikes to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.


Last year, W.Howard Group’s Rob Povah took part in the Football to Amsterdam charity bike ride in memory of his father, David.


This year, Povah is joined by group commercial director Simon Fleet, Andy Minas and Jake Cintra. Together they will cycle, join hundreds of fellow football fans to cycle 145 miles from


Charity rides


high with Russells donation


Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire Blood Bikes (SSBB) has received a generous £7,500


donation from Russell Roof Tiles. Having supported Blood Bikes since 2015, Russell Roof Tiles’ tireless fundraising has raised thousands of pounds for the


charity over the five years. This has enabled the purchase of much- needed bikes and equipment


enabling its volunteers to continue carrying out the vital life-saving work within the community.


for another exhilarating 4 day journey through Europe Save It might only seem like five Save the dat e hilarating 4 day journey thro a 9th - 12th1 2th September


Come and join us on our third charity rally travelling through some of Europes most stunning scenery. Dressed up in fancy dress and in a road-legal car for under £500, you’ll complete challenges along the way, having loads of laughs and a whole lotta fun - and all in aid of charity.


The final route is still to be finalised, but we guarantee it will not disappoint! Look out for the latest news a attest


est news at www.pa vestone.co.uk


Paving the way for 2021 charity Rally worthy cars that £499.99 can


momths since the ast one (It was. Ed) but those fantatical fundraisers at the Pavestone Rally are putting their eadf together to plan the next event - for September 2021. The third charity rally will see the customary industry teams travelling through some of


Europes most stunning scenery. In fancy dress. In the most road-


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buy. Oh, and completing a series of increasingly bizairre challenges as the four days progress. whilst raising a huge amount of funds for deserving causes.


The final route is still to be


finalised, but the organisers are guaranteeing it will not disappoint participants.Look out for the latest news at www.pavestone.co.uk


A cheque was presented to


Helen Bundy, past Chair of SSBB and volunteer, Paul Goldsmith by managing director at Russell Roof Tiles, Andrew Hayward, who said: “I am delighted to hand over a cheque for £7,500. We look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts in 2020.”


Yorkshire to Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena. The team hopes to smash their fundraising of £5,000, and has created a JustGiving page. Team sponsorship packages are also available for W.Howard Group customers and suppliers who would like to donate £500 to Prostate Cancer UK, in return for their logo and branding being added to the team’s bespoke cycling shirts. Fleet said: “Prostate Cancer is a disease that has touched the lives of many of our friends


and family at W.Howard Group. Seeing Rob’s incredible achievement last year inspired the rest of us to get involved to play our part in fundraising for the vital work of Prostate Cancer UK.”


Parkers raises £150k for Teenage Cancer Trust


Parker Building Supplies has raised over £150,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust, over the laast 10 years . Fund-raising initiatives included golf days, football tournaments, a dedicated fundraising week and even abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower!


Sue McKinney for Parkers said: “We’re delighted to announce that Parkers, along with Chandlers Building Supplies and Fairalls, will continue to play a significant part in


helping Teenage Cancer Trust make sure no young person faces cancer alone.”


Helen Farquharson of Teenage Cancer Trust said: “We are extremely grateful to the team at Parker Building Supplies for its incredible long- term support.


PHG takes to the road for Revolution 150 Members and suppliers


of the PHG buying group are coming together to take part in a charity bike ride on 15th & 16th May 2020 from Harrogate to Darlington and back again. Riders of all


abilities will tackle the150 mile course through the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors. The event will be capped off with a Gala Dinner & Awards ceremony. PHG have funded the entire event via sponsorship so every penny raised will be split equally between two environmental charities: Surfers Against Sewage and the Woodland Trust. As well raising money, the


event intends to inspire change at all stages of the supply chain from manufacturer to consumer by influencing suppliers to adopt and develop more environmentally friendly practices.


Matt Pysden, sales director at Sussex Plumbing Supplies, says: “In the process of setting up PHG Revolution 150 we have come to


realise just how passionate people are about the environment, how much companies are already doing and are planning to do, which is really encouraging. With overwhelming support for PHG from the members, staff and suppliers, the maximum number of cyclists signed up within a few days and all the sponsorship packages were snapped up.”


Nigel Fowler, managing director at Duttons Plumbing & Heating adds: “We hope it will be an


incredible experience for everyone, and that they go home with new iand knowledge to help us all build a cleaner, brighter industry and country whilst raising, hopefully tens of thousands of pounds for Surfers Against Sewage and The Woodland Trust.”


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