News Archive

Tuesday, 21st May 2013
Gelder Students make impact at Redline
Students from the Gelder Virtual School enjoyed an introductory day at Redline. The day involved a tour of the site at Aisthorpe and a look into how the computer system for purchasing and sale of materials along with the hiring of tools/plant. The students were able to interact with the Redline systems and navigate through the Redline Website. As part of the day the students designed a layo...
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Monday, 20th May 2013
Gelder Students make impact at Redline
Students from the Gelder Virtual School enjoyed an introductory day at Redline. The day involved a tour of the site at Aisthorpe and a look into how the computer system for purchasing and sale of materials along with the hiring of tools/plant. The students were able to interact with the Redline systems and navigate through the Redline Website. As part of the day the students designed a layo...
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Monday, 20th May 2013
Gelder Apprentice Celebrates his Achievements
Apprentice Jordon Wain from our Lincoln Insurance Division and the Gelder Groups first tiling apprenticeship was presented with three certificates for the achievement of his Level 2 Apprenticeship. This first ever awards event held at Brackenborough Hotel, Louth on May 13th was organised by Constructions Skills Solutions. Attending the celebrations were the CITB, learners, tutors and ...
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Thursday, 16th May 2013
Steve Gelder wins prestigious 'continued success' award
On Thursday 25th April 2013 Managing Director Steve Gelder was crowned winner of the ‘Continued Success’ Award at the Lincolnshire & Rutland Skills Awards 2013. With 18 strong entries received for this category, competition was fierce. However due to Steve’s passion for Apprenticeships, working with disadvantaged young adults along with creating a multi-million pound div...
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Friday, 10th May 2013
Another delighted customer for the Gelder Group
Gelder Group’s Insurance Repair and Renovation team delighted Mrs Alvarado on Friday 10th May 2013 with a bottle of Champagne after she had completed an on-line survey and been drawn out as the winner in the monthly prize draw. Mrs Alvarado scored the Insurance team consisting of John Rowley, Surveyor, Rick Paton, Contract Manager and Jo Miller, claims Manager with 10’s acro...
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Friday, 10th May 2013
Barlborough to Lincoln Charity Cycle Ride
As part of the Gelder Groups 25th Anniversary and their yearlong charity fundraising campaign, eighteen cyclists undertook a grueling 40 mile bike ride from Barlborough to Sturton By Stow on Sunday 5TH May, the weather was perfect for the event which was completed in 3 hours and 37 minutes. On return to the head office at Sturton by Stow a Barbecue was provided for riders, family and friends....
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Thursday, 9th May 2013
Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough - Construction on Schedule
Work on the £2m project to provide a new 8 classroom block, a new Sports Hall and refurbishment of the school’s old college building is progressing well and is on programme for completion in August. The project was secured through a competitive 2 – stage tender process through project managers Mouchel for the Lincolnshire County Council. Gelder project manager Brian Savi...
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Wednesday, 8th May 2013
Steve Gelder announced as 2013 City & Guilds Prince Philip Medal Winner
Gelder Group Managing Director Steve Gelder has been announced as this year’s City & Guilds Prince Philip Medal Winner. He received the medal from HRH The Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace at the annual Prince Philip Medal Ceremony. On the award Steve Comments “‘I’m very humbled and honoured to receive the Prince Philip Medal, and I do so on behalf of all...
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Thursday, 2nd May 2013
Gelder Group Apprentice Plasterer competes in Skill Builds Regional Heat
Apprentice Plasterer Stephen Farrington has twice competed in the CITB Skill Build. Last year Stephen won 2nd place but this year Stephen finished with an overall score of 82/100 which has given him the opportunity to compete in the national competition in November with the chance to go on and compete at the 2015 WorldSkills competition in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Stephen is currently studyi...
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