News Archive

Tuesday, 20th December 2005
Group Forms New Division
The Gelder Group are pleased to announce the the introduction of a new division to the Company. The Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation Division is the seventh division of the Group.The new division joins the Group's six existing divisions as follows:-Major Contracts Design and BuildSmall Works and Maintenance New Homes Insurance Repair and Renovation Structural Solutions. The new division is head...
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Monday, 19th December 2005
Gelder Group appoints new director
Kevin Manterfield, pictured, has been appointed as Director in charge of the Company's Major Contracts Division. Kevin, whose previous job title was Senior Contracts Manager, has in effect being over seeing this Division of the Company for the last 5 years and during a period that has seen its turnover increase from ?2 million per annum to ?8 million, which is 50% of the Group's turnover.All the e...
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Friday, 16th December 2005
Director to Take up New Role
Dave Bickley, pictured, will leave the Board of Directors at Gelder Group on 31st December 2005 and take up the new position of Land Procurement Manager. Dave's new role is to oversee the expansion of the Group's land bank, providing him with the opportunity to work from home, and spend more time on his farm. Dave has been a Director at the Company since its incorporation in 1993 and throughout a ...
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Monday, 12th December 2005
Senior member of team scoops top award
Gelder Group's oldest Site Manager, Pete Hooker, has scooped a top award at West Lindsey District Council's Building Control 'Built in Quality' awards 2005 for his management at Welton Farr School, Welton. The company is constructing a new ?2 million drama block and extension to the school. Pete, 67, is pictured with his award. ...
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Monday, 12th December 2005
Brian takes top award at award ceremony
Site Manager Brian Thorpe has won a top award at West Lindsey District Council's Building Control 'Built in Quality' awards 2005 for his site management when building a new ?1 million Children's Centre at Market Arcade, Gainsborough. Brian, pictured with his award, also received on behalf of the company the award for the best commercial new build, which again was the ?1 million Children's Centre i...
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Monday, 12th December 2005
Local Authority Building Control Manager praises company
Pictured are some of the Gelder Groups top team on stage at West Lindsey District Council's Building Control Built in Quality Awards 2005, where the company received 5 top accolades including :-Best single dwelling Best commercial extension Best managed site Best commercial and new build site Best managed commercial and new build site West Lindsey District Council Chief Building Control Manager, T...
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Monday, 12th December 2005
Gelder Group takes top honours at glittering award ceremony
Gelder Group's Directors and staff are celebrating after receiving 5 top awards at West Lindsey District Council's Building Control 'Built in Quality' Awards 2005. Gelder Group won 5 awards including :- Best single dwelling for a new property constructed at Hollyhock House, Church Lane, Sudbrook Best commercial new build for a new ?1 million Children Centre in Gainsborough town centre. Best commer...
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Monday, 10th October 2005
Perfect end to an extraordinary week
The Gelder Group finished the week on another high, securing ?1.5 million of new orders just days after HRH The Duke of Gloucester officially opened its new ?650,000 office extension, stores and garage facility. On Friday 7th October 4 orders totalling ?1.5 million were received / confirmed, the largest of which is a 42 week, ?1 million contract to construct a new Family Centre at Mablethorpe. Pic...
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Tuesday, 4th October 2005
Biggest Day in Company's History
On 4th October His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO opened the new Office Suite, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Unit and Plant, Materials and Stores facilities by unveiling a commemorative plaque (pictured). Around 100 staff and VIP's attended the lunch time event which was followed by BBC Radio Lincolnshire Broadcasting their whole afternoon show from the Company's Headquarters. In t...
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Friday, 30th September 2005
Preparations take place for Royal Visit
Keen gardener and Site Manager Ian Elsey took time out from his busy schedule to tidy up the iron planter at the entrance to the Group?s offices.Ian grew all the plants himself and is pictured planting them in advance of HRH Duke of Gloucester?s visit on 4th October. ...
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Friday, 30th September 2005
Preparations take place for Royal Visit
A marquee to the rear of the new wing of the offices is erected (pictured) in advance of the forthcoming Royal Visit. Caterers are booked and arrangements are in place for the biggest event in the companies 17 year history. Around 400 invited guests are expected to view the new ?650,000 facilities following the official opening ceremony on 4th October which is being performed by HRH Duke of Glouce...
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Monday, 26th September 2005
HRH Duke of Gloucester to open New Office Suite
HRH Duke of Gloucester to open New Office Suite, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Unit and Plant, Materials and Store Facility at Gelder HQ HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO will officially open the new ?650,000 Office Suite, vehicle Maintenance and Repair Unit and Plant, Materials and Stores Facility on his visit to Lincolnshire on Tuesday 4th October 2005. The ceremony will be held in a marque...
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Friday, 16th September 2005
Joe Retires
After 14 years of first class service on 16th September 2005 Joe Swannack retired. Joe, a bricklayer by trade, has spent the last 12 years working for the Insurance Repair and Renovation Division of the Company and will be greatly missed by all his colleagues. On Joe?s last day colleagues gathered in the main car park and clapped him in as he parked his van up for the last time. About 70 staff the...
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Friday, 16th September 2005
Gainsborough Surestart Children's Centre
Gelder Group?s Managing Director Steve Gelder was recently asked to cut a cake to celebrate the opening of Gainsborough?s new ?1 million Surestart Children?s Centre and is pictured making a speech alongside Surestart?s Area Co-ordinator Sheila Bradshaw. Sheila is to shortly take on a new role with the aim of sourcing sites for 50 new Surestart Centre?s which it is hoped will be built throughout th...
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Friday, 16th September 2005
Completion of Gainsborough Surestart Children's Centre
Pictured on the day of handover is a new ?1 million Surestart building located in the centre of Gainsborough. The Centre was completed in time and on budget to the delight of the team at Gainsborough Surestart. ...
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Friday, 16th September 2005
Gainsborough Surestart Children's Centre
The team at Gainsborough's new Surestart Children's Centre were so delighted with the service they had received from the Gelder Group in constructing their new ?1 million building on time and within budget they made a surprise presentation of a bottle of whiskey to the Site Manager Brian Thorpe. Pictured shortly after the presentation from left to right are Gainsborough Surestart Manager Debbie Ba...
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Thursday, 8th September 2005
Sod cutting ceremony 8th September 2005
A sod cutting ceremony was held on the site of the proposed new ?1.9 million Primary School at Witham St Hughes, Lincoln to celebrate the commencement of the contract. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from the Education Authority, Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council. Pictured, carrying out the ceremony, is Gelder Group Site Manager Alan Smith with Mrs Patricia B...
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Wednesday, 31st August 2005
GMTV Presenter calls in on Gelder Site
GMTV Presenter Keith Chegwin called in unexpectedly on a Gelder Site recently and conducted a live interview that went out on ITV's breakfast show. The site in the southern reaches of the Gelder trading area was, at the time, being over seen by Site Agent Ian Elsey who commented that ?Keith was very friendly and didn?t hold up works for too long?. Pictured is Keith with our Site Agent Ian Elsey. ...
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Wednesday, 24th August 2005
Repair and Renovation Division's record 6 months
Gelder Group's Insurance Repair and Renovation Division has recorded another record period of trading for the first 6 months of the year, with turnover up by 39% to ?2.2 million. This level of business looks set to continue as new contracts have been agreed with some of the division?s major insurance clients. Postcode boundaries have also been extended and now cover :-Lincolnshire, North Lincolnsh...
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Wednesday, 24th August 2005
Forward order book tops ?10 million
Record orders in August have taken the Gelder Group?s forward order book over the ?10 million mark for the first time. Major contracts have been secured to :-Develop 12 flats at Hayfield Lane, FinningleyRefurbishment works to Greestone Campus, Lincoln for Lincoln University A new Surestart at Asply, NottinghamA new Family Surestart at Mablethorpe A new Surestart at Kettering Various refurbishment ...
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Friday, 15th July 2005
?1.9 million contract secured
Gelder Group have secured a ?1.9 million order to construct a new Primary School at Witham St Hughes, Lincoln for Lincolnshire County Council. Work is due to commence on site on 18th July 2005 and will take 51 weeks to complete. ...
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Thursday, 7th July 2005
Gelder Group scoop top award
The Gelder Group recently received recognition for its continued growth and success when it won the top award at the Lincolnshire & Rutland Business Awards 'The Winning Business Award' at Lincoln Castle on 7th July 2005. Pictured above with their award are the Directors Dave Bickley, Russell Cunliffe, Dave Glawdin, Steve Gelder and their wives Mandy, Fiona, Alison and Wendy. ...
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Friday, 1st July 2005
New Vehicles
Gelder Group recently took delivery of several new vehicles, bringing the fleet numbers up to 83. Pictured above in front of some of the new vehicles are the company directors. From left to right Russell Cunliffe - Finance Director, Steve Gelder - Managing Director, Dave Gladwin - Construction Director and Dave Bickley - Technical Director. ...
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Wednesday, 22nd June 2005
Lincolnshire Show 2005
The Gelder Group again had a stand at the Lincolnshire Show. Good weather made for a large crowd which this year totalled over 74,000. Much business was done drinking Pimms and Lemonade in enjoyable surroundings. Above is a photo taken on the day. ...
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Saturday, 11th June 2005
Camping weekend
60 staff and children recently participated in the annual 'Gelder Camping Weekend' at Laughterton. 28 kids and 22 adults enjoyed decent weather and spent the weekend playing rounders, football and cricket and particpated in woodland searches, treasure hunts and other activities, all of which were organised by different departments of the company. Above is a picture taken during the weekend.Thanks ...
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Wednesday, 4th May 2005
Record 1st Quarter Sales
The Gelder Group has reported a 46% increase on the 1st quarter sales compared to the same period in 2004. The company's turnover rose to ?4.7 million during the first three months of trading, with increases in all divisions of the company. Above is a graph showing the rapid increases in the 1st quarter sales during the last 3 years. ...
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Friday, 29th April 2005
Walking Weekend
On Saturday 23rd April 2005 twelve members of staff completed an 18 mile walk in the North Yorkshire Dales. Further walks are planned for later in the year including the famous 3 peaks walk in which 23 miles have to be covered in less than 12 hours. The walkers are pictured outside their Grassington House Hotel prior to setting off on the walk. ...
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Monday, 25th April 2005
Another Surestart secured
The Gelder Group are delighted to be awarded their 4th Surestart contract, an area in which the Company is fast becoming an expert. This latest project is an ?850,000 extension to Belton Lane Primary School, Grantham to form a new Surestart Centre. The project is due to commence on 23rd May 2005 and will take 41 weeks to complete. ...
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Thursday, 31st March 2005
Hat trick of Surestarts
The Gelder Group are delighted to be awarded their third Surestart new build contract. The Group has beaten off stiff competition to be awarded the 36 week ?750,000 order to build a Surestart Family Centre at Sudbrooke Drive, Lincoln for NCH (formally know as The National Children's Home).The Group have already constructed a similar Centre on Birchwood Avenue, Lincoln and are currently constructin...
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Tuesday, 8th March 2005
New football kit for Forest Rangers Under 9's
Forest Rangers Under 9's Football Club were the beneficiaries of a new kit sponsored by the Gelder Group. Pictured with Group Managing Director Steve Gelder are the team proudly displaying their new strip before going on to record a 6-0 victory over their opponents Blyth Under 9's. ...
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Friday, 25th February 2005
Gelder Group win first Major Defence Contract
The Gelder Group have secured its first major contract for the Defence Estates, an extension to the Regional Medical Centre at RAF Coningsby, the home of the new Euro Fighter. The 16 week ?205,000 Design and Build Contract will commence mid March 2005 and be completed in 16 weeks. ...
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Monday, 14th February 2005
National Hunt Meeting at Market Rasen Racecourse
The Gelder Group again sponsored a race at this years National Hunt meeting held at Market Rasen Racecourse on 30th January 2005.Pictured is Group Managing Director Steve Gelder presenting the winners medal to the winning jockey, watched by an entourage of children who enjoyed the day with their parents in the Gelder Group corporate hospitality box. ...
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Wednesday, 26th January 2005
Sir Trevor Brooking CBE praises Gelder Group for the quality of its building work
Sir Trevor Brooking CBE praised the Gelder staff for the quality of their building work when he officially opened a new ?260,000 Sports Changing Facility at Caistor Grammar School on 25th January 2005. Sir Trevor Brooking is pictured with Gelder Group's Managing Director Steve Gelder unveiling a commemorative plaque in the entrance to the Sports Pavilion. ...
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