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London Marathon - Steven Leggott  

Sun 25th April 2010 

Our very own Steve Leggott runs the London Marathon with his son John

We congratulate Steve and John for running the London Marathon this year, a fantastic acheivement on both their parts, all the training and pain was worthwhile!

Steve is currently collecting his sponsorships for Wigan & Leigh Hospice and is confident of reaching his goal total of £750.00. He would like to thank everyone for all their support. 

Abu Dhabi Contract - Showcase for British Bricks

June 2009 

250,000 Lancashire Bricks to go to Gulf - Bolton Supplier wins order for new resort - Start on work for five universities in Libya (Manchester Evening News)

'A Bolton company has won a major order to supply 250,000 bricks to a luxury new resort in Abu Dhabi. The red facing bricks from Lancashire Brick & Tile will be used at the vast Al Bandar scheme at Al Raha Beach, being built by Aldar Devlopments.

The deal is particularly sweet for managing director Martyn Wells and commercial director Ian Shard, who have taken holidays with their families around the Gulf for the last few years. Martyn said, "We both go out a couple of times a year, for the weather and great levels of service. We have watched as all the glass and steel buildings have gone up and lamented how none of the developers used brick. But in March this year we went out for four days - this time on business, meeting various architects and specifiers - and, as a result, won this contract to supply facing bricks for this scheme. We are absolutely delighted British-made bricks will be showcased on such a high-profile scheme. The bricks for the first phase are already on their way."

Impression of Al Bandar resort at Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi

Al Raha Beach is a spectacular waterfornt city spread over 5.2m square metres that will house up to 120,000 residents in 11 precincts, each with its own distinct personality, on the beach side of the main highway ;eading into Abu Dhabi from Dubai.

And Lancashire Brick is looking at new ways of getting its traditional building materials used out in the Gulf by developing a facade that can be installed without bricklayers. Martyn, who founded the firm 20 years ago and now employs 12 staff, said, "Getting skilled staff has apparently been the problem, but a British contractor is working on the Al Bandar scheme, so is used to brickwork."

And he sees vast potential in the region. He said, "We are in the initial stages of a massive job in Libya, for five universities. We are working with a British architect and there is a lot of work still going on. They liked the fact that a couple of lads from Bolton were mad enough to go out there and sell bricks to the Arabs!"

Lancashire Brick wins Abu Dhabi Contract (Crain's Manchester Business)

'A Bolton-based brick manufacturer has won an order to supply 250,000 red facing bricks to a new luxury resort in Abu Dhabi.

Lancashire Brick & Tile, which supplies bricks, glass blocks and natural slate amongst other materials, is to supply the bricks to the Bandar scheme, which is being built by Aldar Developments.

 Martyn Wells (right) in Abu Dhabi, Shakes on the deal

The company, which was founded 20 years ago by Martyn Wells, has already sent out the first batch of bricks for the first phase of the huge construction project, which invloves construction of more than 500 apartments in five separate buildings on the first phase of the project, which is set to complete later this year. Eventually, 10 more phases will be built, creating a $54bn (£33.5bn) waterfront city which is being built on the beach side of the main highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The scheme has been designed by British architect Broadway Malyan and is being built by Aldar/Laing O'Rourke.'

Children in Need Fundraising

14th November 2008 - Office  

Office staff, Maxine, Julie & Kay, came to work straight from bed - in their pyjamas - to raise money for Children in Need. The total donation from the office was £36.13.

Lancashire Brick & Tile Annual Ten-Pin Bowling Competition

18th September 2008 - Hollywood Bowl, Middlebrook, Bolton  

Our 16th annual competition, held at a new venue this year, was as successful as ever. All our customers had a most enjoyable time and £264.21 was raised for Bolton Hospice. We hope next year will be just as competitive, when teams can challenge this year's winners,  The Ratcliffe Partnership, for the coveted trophy.

Rogues Gallery on the Night

MIPIM 2008 World Property Developers Conference

11th - 13th March 2008 - Cannes, France

Martyn and Ian attended this year's MIPIM Conference in Cannes with our partners Terreal, where they were honoured to meet the world-renowned architect, Sir Norman Foster. On the Wednesday, Terreal held a cocktail party aboard the Miss Elaine boat which was also attended by many multi-national architects and developers.

Lancashire Brick & Tile Annual Ten-Pin Bowling Competition

27th September 2007 - Megabowl, Pilsworth Road, Bury

Now in its 15th year, the event was again a great success, enjoyed by all our customers who competed and our 'strike' raffle raised £207 for Victim Support. We will be throwing down the

gauntlet again next year for a chance to win the coveted trophy, taken home this year by Fairhurst Design Group Ltd.

Rouges Galllery on the Night

20/20 Cricket - Lancashire Lightning v Durham Dynamos

22nd June 2007 - Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Road, Manchester

Held at Old Trafford with private balconies overlooking the ground, a great day was had by all who attended and we are looking forward to repeating the event next year.

Terreal Seminar

7th June 2007 - Renew Rooms, Wood Street & 8th June 2007 - Castlefield Rooms, Castle Street, Manchester

Presented by our business partners, Terreal, specifiers were given a CPD seminar with a French twist.