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Friday, 6th January 2012

A thank you letter signed by both the Prime Minister, David Cameron MP and his coalition Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg MP for the work Gelder Group do with apprentices greeted managing director Steve Gelder on his return from the Christmas break. On receiving the letter, Steve comments “Its great recognition. Around 10% of our staff are apprentices, our training ac...
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Tuesday, 13th December 2011
Lincolns MP praises the Gelder Training Academy
Lincoln MP Karl McCartney reported in the Lincolnshire Echo “Some of our great achievers learned their crafts through ‘on the job’ experience.” He added, “I strongly believe in the value of apprenticeships, they give both young people and adults an opportunity to learn skills in a work based setting. I have seen for myself the excellent work of the apprentices at th...
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Tuesday, 22nd November 2011
Largest Heat Treatment in Europe!
Xeric have successfully completed largest heat treatment contract Europe has ever seen… Group company Xeric has completed the largest pest elimination contract using heat, ever undertaken in Europe. After several months of planning the contract in Ireland which involved 24 hour shift working and a factory shutdown of a large food processing plant was completed in 8 days. S...
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Thursday, 17th November 2011
Mike Johnson - Group Training Manager appointed as Chairman for the East & West Midlands Skills for Growth Forum
The East and West Midlands Skills for Growth Forum have announced the appointment of, Mike Johnson Group Training Manager for the position of chairman. The Forum, which meets three times a year, assesses the current and future skills priorities for the construction industry in the Midlands, informing the national strategy for the industry’s Sector Skills Council, CITB-ConstructionSkills...
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Wednesday, 9th November 2011
Gelder Group Commissions Artwork for New Offices
A Cradley Arts group which helps adults with disabilities express themselves through art has been commissioned to produce artwork for a local office block. The Oaks Project, based at Cradley Enterprise Centre, was launched last year by artist and support worker Chris Self and is now recognised as one of the best of its kind in the country. After seeing the students work, bosses at The Gelder...
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Monday, 24th October 2011
Groups 1st Breakfast Event Proves a Hit
On Tuesday 18thOctober the Gelder Group held a Breakfast Seminar at the Bentley Hotel in Lincoln to highlight to our clients the effect the New Construction Law Act and the New HSE Reforms would have on them. The Seminar was a joint venture between Gelder Ltd and Adie O’Reilly solicitors Construction & Property Law Specialist. Gelder Group’s Business Development Manager...
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Thursday, 6th October 2011
Sunny Weather Prevailed at Gelder Group's 4th Annual Golf Day
A warm dry and sunny day greeted competitors at the Groups 2011 annual Golf Day held at Lincoln Golf Clubs pictures Torksey course. Competitors were welcomed with Bacon rolls and coffee on arrival, the Directors wives provided refreshments on the 10thtee and the day ended with a four course meal, presentation and talk by ex-European tour caddie, Belfry Head Pro and Golf Coach, Mark Pearson. ...
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Friday, 30th September 2011
Gelder Group Sponsor new covers for Marshall Sports Cricket Team
The Gelder Group recently kept a promise made at the opening of the new Marshalls Sports changing facility to sponsor the new cricket covers for the cricket team. Following successful completion of the £1 Million changing facilities and club house by the Gelder Group back in 2010 they were approached by a representative of the team requesting support. On the sponsorship managing Di...
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Friday, 30th September 2011
Cambridge Court a 'Complete' Success
In August of this year the Gelder Group completed the 2nd phase of £3,6 Million sheltered housing project on Cambridge Road in Grimsby for Longhurst and Havelok Homes. Having constructed the 1st phase in 2010 the Gelder Group's Major Contract's Division was able to use their knowledge and experience gained during the 1st phase to deliver a high quality finish with in...
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Friday, 30th September 2011
Gelder Group in the Community
After completing the latest edition to the facilities at Witham St Hughes school, Gelder Group were asked to give a presentation to Year 1 and 2 children aged between 5 and 7 years old. Simon Hinton, Maintenance Manager and Ashley Kent, Trainee Quantity Surveyor took time off from Major Contracts work to inspire the next generation of builders, architects and surveyors by explaining the ba...
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