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TINY’STREADMILL TREK
The manager of the Plumbmaster Bangor branch, John Weatherill is undertaking a trek challenge to raise funds for Inspire NI. The Portavogie man, known to his family and friends as Tiny, is completing the full distance of travelling from Lands End to John O’Groats, a total of 864 miles in 90 days. Tiny is completing most of the challenge virtually, at home on his treadmill, and the ‘Last Leg,’ 62 miles, will be completed on foot. Tiny’s Treadmill Trek will run for 90 days. The challenge commenced on 25, March with the completion date set as 25, June and he has planned to complete nine to 10 miles per night. The day before his completion date, Tiny will set off from Haldane Fisher, Newry and walk the length of 62 miles to Haldane Fisher, Enniskillen. And in true Tiny style, he has added a twist to this last segment of the trek. The avid walker will also carry an amount of weight on his back, as homage to the weight he has lost through walking. Speaking to Ireland’s Heating & Plumbing Magazine about the fundraiser, Tiny said he felt inspired by his own father who enjoyed walking and completed the Loans End to John O’Groats trek. “My own walking journey has been inspired by my father who loved the great outdoors. I have lost a total of 10 stone through walking, and I wanted to pay homage to that weight loss in this trek. “Back in 2019, as part of Plumbmaster’s fundraising efforts, I walked from the Coleraine branch to the Newry branch carrying a boiler on my back as well as sleeping rough at each branch on the journey.
Tiny in 2015 when he walked the West Highland Way.
“I enjoy a challenge and it’s all for a great cause too” he added. Each year, the managers at
to anyone affected by drug and/ or alcohol misuse, mental health, and wellbeing. Tiny has received lots of support from his Plumbmaster team and work colleagues with some joining him on the ‘Last Leg.’ Tiny hopes to raise £2,000 with his fundraiser and welcomes all donations. These can be made at any Plumbmaster branch throughout Northern Ireland or online at: https://justgiving.com/ fundraising/tinytreadmill
Plumbmaster put forward a charity they would like to
become the nominated choice for that year. This year, Inspire NI, formerly Addiction NI was picked. Tiny explained that the charity has been very engaging, assisting with donation buckets across the branches and support and advice. Inspire NI provide professional advice and support
UELANNOUNCEDASDISTRIBUTORFORMYSONPRODUCTS
Uppercross Enterprises Limited (UEL), Ireland’s leading supplier of high-quality Plumbing Fittings and Heating Solutions, is pleased to announce their appointment as a distributor for Myson Products in the Republic of Ireland. Myson (a brand of Purmo Group Plc) is a leading supplier of sustainable indoor climate comfort solutions to customers across the globe. Myson’s comprehensive range of heating systems includes radiators, heating valves, electric heating systems, towel warmers and underfloor heating systems, designed to
offer the highest levels of comfort and efficiency. Paul Thompson, UEL Managing Director said: “For almost 40 years, our focus has been on providing innovative plumbing and heating solutions to the Irish market, leading the way through product development and continuously building our product portfolio of
to introduce Myson as part of our heating solutions product offering.” Also speaking about the partnership, John Kelly, Sales Director (Ireland) at Purmo Group said: “UEL are a key distributor in the heating and plumbing sector, with a proven track record of working with established brands and servicing an extensive customer network across the Republic of Ireland, making our partnership the perfect fit.” According to Niall O’Connor, UEL Sales Director: “We are a one-stop- shop for heating and plumbing, and we will now have Myson products available on the ground in Ireland from our extensive distribution warehouse in Tallaght, Dublin 24.” For further enquiries contact sales@uel.ie or telephone, +353 (0)1 400 0000 or your UEL area sales manager.
leading industry brands.” Paul continued: “Myson is a natural addition to our existing product range, building on our success in establishing Emmeti (also a brand of Purmo Group) who have been a premium brand for multi-layer pipe and fittings within the Irish market since 2018. It’s an exciting time to expand our relationship with Purmo Group and we are delighted
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