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Furniture Restoration With The Millrace Foundation

The Brewers Foundation were delighted to support the work of The Millrace Foundation by donating the paint needed to redecorate their offices inside and out. Find out more in this video >> 15L of Bedec Multi Surface Paint was donated to the organisation who help improve lives and the local community by providing a safe […]

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Yorkshire painter and decorator showcases Paint Green

A national trade body has shone a spotlight on a Yorkshire painter and decorator who has placed protecting the environment at the core of his business. The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) created a case study about PDA member Anthony Wade of Sprayform Painting and Decorating Ltd – winner of the PDA Premier Trophy Award […]

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83% of UK tradespeople say shorter apprenticeships won’t prepare learners according to On The Tools TradeBrain research

New research by On The Tools reveals that UK tradespeople overwhelmingly oppose shortening apprenticeships, with 85% rejecting the idea of reducing training to eight months. A further 83% believe shorter apprenticeships would fail to prepare learners for the realities of the trade. The findings highlight a clear concern about training quality and its long-term impact […]

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