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Crown Trade highlights impact of light on colour choice
Crown Trade is encouraging professional decorators to consider how natural and artificial light affect paint colour, helping customers make more informed choices before work begins. The manufacturer says understanding how room orientation, lighting and finish influence colour appearance can reduce costly colour changes, improve customer satisfaction and support higher-value specifications.
South-facing rooms suit cooler shades, while north- facing spaces often benefit from warmer tones to offset cooler natural light. Crown Trade also advises decorators to consider
the effect of artificial lighting, as warm and cool LED bulbs can significantly alter the appearance of paint colours.
Digital tools such as the Crown Colour Visualiser and real paint colour cards allow customers to assess shades under different lighting conditions before decorating. Crown Trade also recommends selecting finishes to suit the space, with matt paints creating a richer appearance and more reflective finishes helping brighten darker rooms.
The guidance forms part of
Crown Trade’s ongoing support for professional decorators seeking to deliver better colour advice and project outcomes.
Record turnout for GIMA Golf Day Ward, Director
GIMA welcomed a record 100 golfers to its annual Charity Golf Day at Belton Woods in Grantham, raising funds for Greenfingers Charity. The event brought together
garden industry suppliers and retailers for a day of competition, networking and fundraising, with additional guests attending the evening prize-giving dinner. Toolbank claimed the team title, ahead of Hyve/ Leon Boots and APAC, while Woodlodge 2 won the Yellow Ball competition. A series individual prizes were also
of
awarded throughout the day. Martin
of GIMA, said: “The support
attendance reflects the continued
record the
industry gives both GIMA and Greenfingers Charity. The event provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to strengthen relationships while raising valuable funds for an important cause.”
Funds raised will help
Greenfingers Charity continue creating gardens for children with life-limiting conditions and their families at hospices across the UK.
BHETA adds JFR Training to business support network
BHETA has appointed JFR Training as the latest addition to its Business Support Provider network, giving members access to leadership and management development expertise. JFR delivers leadership training, coaching and mentoring for
employees from supervisor to
director level. Its programmes focus on practical skills, encouraging participants to apply learning directly within their organisations through structured action plans. Steve
Richardson, BHETA General Manager, said: “JFR takes
a practical approach to leadership development, helping individuals build confidence and skills that benefit the wider business. We are pleased to welcome the company to our Business Support Provider network.” BHETA’s Business Support Provider programme gives
Selco renews BTCC sponsorship
Selco Builders Warehouse has renewed its sponsorship of Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport for the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season. The
partnership follows
a successful first year, with Selco continuing to use the championship to engage customers, colleagues and suppliers through trackside hospitality, store events and
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simulator experiences. Selco branding will again feature on the team’s race cars and driver overalls throughout the season. David Lennon, Commercial
Director at Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “Our first season in the BTCC created valuable
opportunities to
engage with customers and colleagues. We’re looking forward to building on that success during 2026.”
Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport will field drivers Gordon Shedden and Árón Taylor-Smith. The renewed agreement extends Selco’s involvement in one of the UK’s highest-profile motorsport championships. Together, Selco and the Laser
Tools Racing with MB Motorsport team will continue to bring the excitement of top-tier motorsport closer to the trade community.
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members access to specialist services covering key areas of business development, helping suppliers strengthen capability and improve performance. Further information about
BHETA membership and business support services is available from BHETA.
GARDENA names Giovanna Fletcher
ambassador
GARDENA has brand
appointed
author and broadcaster Giovanna Fletcher as its latest
ambassador
to support campaigns promoting water-efficient gardening and the company’s partnership with UNICEF. The collaboration will see Fletcher front a series of campaigns highlighting irrigation solutions for home gardeners while raising awareness of the importance of access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for children and families worldwide. Sarah
Marketing
Bentham, Manager
GARDENA, said:
UK at
“Giovanna
Fletcher’s commitment to families and children makes her a strong fit for GARDENA. Together we hope to encourage more efficient use of water in the garden while supporting greater awareness of UNICEF’s work.”
GARDENA’s partnership with UNICEF supports projects that improve access to safe water and sanitation in vulnerable communities, helping protect children’s health and wellbeing.
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