INDUSTRY UPDATE THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN


TTA –Members Enjoying the Benefits of New Technical & Training Manager


ince his appointment as TTA Technical & Training Manager, Martin Pouncey has been hard at work delivering on The Tile Association’s vision of “Excellence in Tiling” for the industry. He is proving himself as a key asset to TTA’s goal of constantly improving the scope and quality of services offered to members.


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A core part of Martin’s duties has been providing some of TTA’s most valued services. He has:


• Updated our suite of Technical Masterclasses • Undertaken a number of Technical Inspections and produced full reports in line with the British Standard Codes of Practice • Provided daily technical phone and email support to members • Supported TTA membership recruitment and the Master Tile Fixer scheme


Martin has helped to raise the profile of TTA and the tiling industry as an ambassador of Excellence in Tiling. He can be seen driving the new TTA van, supported by member sponsorships. Their brands will be represented up and down the country.


Among other projects, Martin has created a 2024 Masterclass plan which will be presented throughout the UK. Technical Masterclasses have now expanded from TTA HQ in Stone, Staffordshire to


run across the United Kingdom, from Scotland to the South West. With his experience and dedication, it is clear that Martin will continue to enable TTA’s ongoing efforts to champion and improve the tiling industry.


PJH Macmillan Fundraiser Boosted with 3-Peaks & Coffee!


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aving nominated Macmillan Cancer Support, as its Charity of the Year, PJH, the bathroom, appliance, sink & tap distributor is delighted to announce that it has successfully passed the halfway point of its ambitious £10,000 fundraising goal, with an amazing £6,136 raised!


Thanks to incredible staff support and motivation, PJH has doubled the amount raised since the summer (£3,000 was the total in September), by way of a Three Peaks Challenge, Macmillan Coffee Mornings and a Funday held at the PJH Cannock Distribution Centre.


PJH pledges to match the £10,000 goal once this target has been achieved, and staff throughout PJH’s UK network are demonstrating extraordinary dedication in their fundraising efforts, determined to exceed the target and make an impact in its support of this worthy charity. Taking on the challenge of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, six PJH colleagues successfully covered an impressive 24 miles including 5,200ft of ascent. Conquering the Yorkshire Dales peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, the team finished in high spirits, delighted in raising vital funds for Macmillan.


Meanwhile, numerous Macmillan Coffee Mornings took place across a number of PJH sites where staff got baking plenty of Bakewell tarts, chocolate brownies and Victoria sponges, washed down with a good cuppa! PJH’s Head of Retail Customer Experience, Brett Jenkinson even dug out his pinny for the special occasion to serve refreshments to the whole office at Cannock!


Colleagues at Cannock also took the fundraising one step further by enhancing their coffee morning with the addition of a full range of fun-filled activities throughout the day to raise yet more funds. From sponsored leg waxes to a Tombola, and Medieval Stocks to raffles, staff went all out to get the donations rolling in.


Katy Burns, PJH’s HR Business Partner, said: “We chose Macmillan as the 2023/24 PJH charity of the year, as it is such an amazing organisation that makes a huge difference to the lives of millions of people affected by cancer. All PJH fundraising events present the opportunity to raise awareness of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity and communicate the incredibly important work it does in supporting people affected by cancer. PJH colleagues have really got behind so many fundraising activities so I’m sure we’ll smash our target!”


 For further information or to join TTA visit www.tiles.org.uk/join


40 BKU JANUARY 2024


For further information on Macmillan Cancer Care, visit www.macmillan.org.uk.


0800 8 77 88 99 www.pjh.uk www.partners.pjh.uk


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