AND FINALLY


Bradfords smashes target to get men talking during Men’s Health Week


Bradfords Building Supplies has donated £10,000 to men’s health charity Movember after smashing its target of 50,000 views for its Men’s Health Week video. More than 185,000 people saw the video message to check in on a mate over the course of the awareness week (13-19 June 2022).


Sports stars including Exeter


Chiefs RFC and England player, Henry Slade, plus Somerset County Cricket Club captain, Tom Abell, featured in the video which was hosted across Bradfords’ various channels including YouTube. Bradfords agreed to donate £10,000 to Movember after 50,000 views but the video has now been watched over 185,000 times. The donation was made


Builders merchant supports new community school


which has its Dudley branch on Coneygree Road, has now donated £1,000 worth of building materials to assist the school’s development. Craig Dickinson, branch manager of Selco Dudley, said: “We are committed to supporting the


Priory Park Community School in Wren’s Nest opened in January to offer alternative education provision to youngsters with social, emotional and mental health difficulties or at significant risk of expulsion from mainstream school. Selco Builders Warehouse,


communities in which we operate and the Priory Park Community School project is an important development for Dudley.


“It is providing fresh


opportunities for children who have experienced difficulties and we are delighted to be playing a small part in supporting the development of the new school.”


with the support of Stonemarket, Dulux Trade, Tarmac and Polypipe Building Products.


David Young, CEO of Bradfords Building Supplies, commented, “Bradfords is always looking for ways to help change the industry’s perception of mental health, so Men’s Health Week was a great opportunity for us to encourage our customers and team members


Leyland SDM backs Happy


Feet community art project A London artist is bringing local communities together by creating huge pieces of art through painting and dance – in partnership with Leyland SDM.


Sol Golden Sato is taking his Happy Feet public art project to estates across London, encouraging children to get creative by removing their shoes to paint on a 50m canvas whilst dancing. Decorating and DIY specialist, Leyland SDM will be supporting the initiative with a financial contribution, as well as a donation of paint and T-shirts.


The first Happy Feet events at the Furzedown Estate and the Alton Estate attracted hundreds of children and their families. A massive celebratory finale is planned for Portobello in August.


Jonathan Jennings, CEO at Leyland SDM, said: “When we heard about this exciting project we were delighted to get on board. Sol has found a fun and creative way to bring communities together across London. Each of our 32 stores plays a pivotal role in their local community. We hope the project continues to grow.”


Winning streak continues for Keystone Group


Keystone Group has picked up 12 industry award wins in the past six months.


Keystone Lintels: Buildbase Supplier of the Year, BMJ Industry Awards Heavyside Supplier of the Year’ and Civils and Groundworks Supplier of the Year.


Keylite Roof Windows: BMJ Industry Awards’ Roofing Supplier of the Year, for the fourth consecutive year; Builders’ Merchants Awards, Supplier of the Year; Fortis


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Building & Timber Joinery Supplier of the Year; and the Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar won both the Best Roofing System or Product at the 2021 Build It Awards, and Best Building Fabric Product at the 2022 Housebuilder Product Awards.


IG Lintels: Supplier of the Year at the Bradfords Awards for Excellence 2022.


Keyfix: Best Site Product in the Housebuilder Product Awards; Manufacturing Innovation by the


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Made in Northern Ireland Awards and the Construction Product


Innovation award at the ICE Awards.


to check in on those that they care about. It is so important we keep this momentum and continue to take care of each other. Thank you and keeping talking.”


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