INDUSTRY UPDATE
UWLA partners with Bolton College
Unified Water Label. The visit, part of the UWLA’s education programme, was supported by
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McAlpine Plumbing Products who provided donations to the college. The plumbing students were given a presentation on the importance of
water conservation and efficiency and how the Unified Water Label can influence consumer behaviour by UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill. McAlpine also provided a presentation on why they support the Unified Water Label and highlighted their range of products. Following the visit, large posters about the Unified Water Label have been created for display around the college. Plumbing Tutor Ian Hall said, “We are grateful to UWLA and McAlpine
PJHMatches Staff Fundraising Goal and Donates over £20k to Macmillan
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eading KBB distributor, PJH is delighted to announce the results of its 12-month fundraising campaign for
Macmillan Cancer Support, resulting in a £21,531 donation to the charity. The company partnered with the charity last summer with the goal of
raising £10,000, which PJH promised to match. After a year’s worth of fundraising activities, PJH colleagues throughout the UK enthusiastically took part in a wide range of challenges and events, smashing the target and raising £11,531! Jason Shaw, Chief Financial Officer, PJH, said: “PJH colleagues from
across the UK have excelled in managing and participating in a huge range of Macmillan fundraising events and I’d like to congratulate each and every one of you for your amazing contributions! Macmillan Cancer Support is such an amazing organisation that makes a huge difference to the lives of millions of people affected by cancer, so are we are delighted to be presenting this cheque to the charity.” Throughout the last year, colleagues have donned their aprons and
baked delicious treats, legs have been waxed, faces have been sponged, inflatable football tournaments have been held, Snowdon has been conquered, Three Peaks challenges have been completed and the Manchester HYROX Challenge has been done – to name just a few. The team spirit couldn’t have been higher, and much enjoyment was had by all! On receiving the cheque, Philip Shuttleworth, Volunteer Fundraising
Speaker, Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “We would like to say huge thank you to everyone at PJH for fundraising for Macmillan. We simply could not do what we do without incredible people like you. I have been so impressed with all your enthusiasm and determination! This money raised is essential in continuing to contribute with so many aspects of cancer, from treatments, to coping with everyday life and supporting the 3 million people in the UK living with cancer.” Based on the success of the one year PJH and Macmillan campaign, PJH
has decided to continue with another 12 months of fundraising activities for Macmillan, aiming to surpass this year’s result with an even higher target. For further information on Macmillan Cancer Care, visit
www.macmillan.org.uk.
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Yestyn Sephton and Jake Oakley; year 3 apprentices moving into year 4 in September. BKU AUGUST 2024 51
Plumbing Products for their support. It is important that we drive forward awareness of water conservation via our plumbing students who can take the message out into the workplace, sharing their knowledge and good practice with the consumer.” Yvonne Orgill added, “Our communications programme is vital as
products alone cannot bring about the change required. We must educate and influence consumers on how to select the most appropriate product for their home, as well as how to use it most efficiently and be more water aware. “Sustainability is so important that it should be incorporated into all
training. The challenge we face is that there is a huge gap between those environmentalists that are making all the noise and those working in the industry. This disconnect needs to be addressed so that the messages can be conveyed in a more meaningful way. It is a complex issue and as we become more aware of the need to consider repair, recycle and reuse, it becomes even more challenging. “We must begin with our students, the professionals of tomorrow,
helping them to understand and develop the skills to create change and a better world for all. “Plumbers and installers are uniquely placed to influence consumers,
and working with students enables them to look to the future, ensuring that those entering the industry are helping us spread the water efficiency message. “This partnership is another great example of how working together
can make a difference.”
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he Unified Water Label Association visited Bolton College to introduce the plumbing students to the
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