Silver Fox reaches 60!

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Some of the directors helped Paul Beardow, aka “silver fox” celebrate his 60th birthday in style recently.  Paul requested a low key affair, so 9-holes of golf (which he won!) in the early evening was followed by a long dinner at Earle restaurant in Hale, Cheshire.  Paul can be seen here with his celebration cake!  Paul has been with the …

Manchester 10k Road Race

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The local charity “we love Manchester” aims to improve the lives and life chances of Manchester People.  The 10k road race started from Manchester City’s football ground.  A team of four from Shawston entered the event, pictured here from left to right: Daniel Forrester (Group IT Manager); Rob Davenport (Managing Director); Amanda Dyer (Group HR); James Collins (Financial Controller). Pre-race …

The MD Forum Meeting with High Wycombe drivers

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As part of the Shawston internal communication plan, I pledged to hold a series of Q&A meetings with EVERY employee in the business. At the Shawston annual conference I emphasised the need to continue to communicate more effectively as a company, not least due to the stunning growth rates Shawston are enjoying. Shawston have no hierarchy or status, and our people are …

Shawston Now Have a Trade Counter

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Shawston are pleased to announce the opening of our Trade Counter in High Wycombe. Expanded product ranges now in stock, including: Steel Tube Victaulic Grooved Products Malleable Iron Fittings Copper Tube up to 108mm Copper Fittings up to 54mm in solder, compression and end feed Oventrop Valves Sanha Press Fit System Weld Fittings and Flanges FSC Wood Insulation Blocks manufactured …

Shawston Inaugural Conference a Huge Success!

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Shawston’s first ever annual conference took place in May 2014 in the city where it all started nearly  50 years ago…Manchester. The famed Manchester weather didn’t disappoint, it rained hard all day, but the warm smiles and enthusiasm of the delegates brightened the grey sky.  It was fitting to host the conference in Manchester, but to also celebrate the many …