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BMF hits £12,250 for its charity partners
The Builders Merchants Federation has raised £12,250 for its charity partners, The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT) and the Maddie Rose Foundation, after a special fundraising event held at JCB Golf and Country Club.
Teams of four from BMF member companies battled it out on the fairway with complimentary refreshments at the Halfway House sponsored by The Journey Consultancy.
At the ninth hole, players teed up against a club professional for ‘Beat the Pro,’ a competition sponsored by NMBS. Six players
managed it. The close of play drinks and ‘rolling’ barbecue buffet was sponsored by Browns Builders Merchants and Descartes UK Systems were served. The prize winners were: Best team (sponsored by Heidelberg Materials): Browns Builders Merchants - Neal Myers, Jeremy Wheeler, Joe Wheeler, Paul White
Highest individual score: James Redfearn, Descartes Systems UK Nearest pin: Gary Rosier-Taylor, Descartes Systems UK
Longest drive (sponsored by Lecico Bathrooms): Adam Reading
Jewson sponsors Welsh hedgehog hospital
Builders’ merchant Jewson has sponsored The Prickly Patch, a new volunteer-run hedgehog hospital in Monmouth, South Wales.
The centre provides a dedicated base for care, recovery and release for wild hedgehogs, which are on the red list as a species at risk of extinction.
Jewson has donated more than £10,000 worth of building materials towards the construction of The Prickly Patch, including supplying the main cabin where the hospital is based. This follows a long-running partnership between
the builders’ merchant and young campaigner Dylan Allman, known for his ‘Be Hedgehog Aware’ campaign, who has spearheaded the project.
Sabrina Passley, head of sustainability at STARK Building Materials UK Ltd (STARK UK), said: “The moment we were introduced to Dylan we recognised just how important his vital campaigning is. The Prickly Patch is yet another fantastic milestone on his journey to helping as many hedgehogs as possible, and is a great example of people coming together to create something meaningful.”
The prize draw included as 4-Ball at Horsley Lodge Golf Couse, a Beta 128 Assortment tool set, a bundle of Amazon vouchers, a Fortnum & Mason ‘Kir Royale’ gift set, a £50 Clubhouse Golf voucher and a Makita 18c brushless twin pack. Raffle prizes were donated by Browns Builders Merchants, EngineersMate, leading resolutions, Lecico Cathrooms, Makita and UK Plumbing Supplies. BMF CEO John Newcomb
said: “The BMF Charity Golf Day is an important fund-raiser for our charity partners which also provides opportunities to strengthen relationships across membership. Our heartiest congratulations go to all the winners and our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took part in the event, particularly to JCB for their generous support and for hosting us at one of the most beautiful golf courses in the UK.”
Pavestone partners with ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’
Landscaping materials supplier Pavestone has joined several gardening brands as an official supplier to the ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ YouTube channel.
Produced by Middlechild Productions, the weekly series features how-to videos, gardening tips and practical advice for both new and experienced gardeners. Carl Knowles, head of marketing at Pavestone, said: “This is a real honour for us especially following Pavestone’s role as ‘paving partner’ at the Grand House at Grand Designs Live at London ExCeL earlier
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this month. Alan is a national treasure, and his gardening and landscaping expertise combined with his warm presentation style is ensuring his YouTube channel is a great success. We’ve always been known for quality landscaping materials so it’s fantastic to see our reputation recognised by one of country’s most respected gardeners.”
Alongside a video guiding viewers on how to choose the right hard landscaping products for their garden, the channel will also be using Pavestone as its “paving partner” across a range of landscaping projects.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net June 2026
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