We’ve got an exciting calendar of trade & DIY events lined up, and we’re ready to make our 2025 events the talk of the industry 🤝
See below our upcoming events and mark your calendars, open to both the trade and public. Come along and meet the team, talk projects with the experts, grab some food on us, play some games and win some prizes.
Keep an eye out on our social media for more details and updates on upcoming trade events and we will see you there.
Suppliers and our team will be exhibiting at our events representing a range of product categories, including bricks, blocks, timber, landscaping, tools, workwear and drainage and are available to provide advice and guidance. Also explore the vast selection of building materials and landscaping products that Collier & Catchpole offers for both delivery and collection.
“The perfect way to finish this year’s trade shows — great suppliers, a few cheeky churros & exclusive winter trade deals”
On Thursday 28th November, we hosted our first Winter Wonderland event. It was certainly one for the memory books. A great turnout of customers and suppliers, paired with winter sunshine, giveaways, games, hot churros & chocolate. We couldn’t have asked for more.
🍫 Fried churros & chocolate sauce (9.30am – 1.30pm) 📻 Prize draw to win a Makita UK DAB Radio & D.I.Y S’more Kit ❄️ Competition to win your own height in beer 👏 Live demos, displays & giveaways from RUBI UK & Ireland, Azpects Ltd, TIMCO, Mannok, Pavestone UK Limited, Sika, Brett Martin, Keylite and Colchester Institute.
“It was a great day and well organised, looking forward to the next one!” – Adrian. “Fantastic event, very welcoming environment and an amazing team at Collier & Catchpole. Well done to all involved” – Tristan. “Really enjoyed this event, great marketing again, a pleasure to see hard work come together” – Carl.
Meet The Winter Wonderland Exhibitors
Brett Martin Ltd is a global player supplying specialist plastic products for the construction, fabrication sectors worldwide. “Brett Martin is the UK and Ireland’s leading independent building products manufacturer with a comprehensive Underground, Rainwater and Plumbing product range, including the innovative Cast Iron Rainwater and Soil system, Cascade.”
Colchester Institute‘s Trowel Trades & Wood Occupations department: In partnership with industry leaders like Collier & Catchpole. “We deliver hands-on training and real-world experience. Our learners gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the construction industry, preparing them for the next step — higher education, apprenticeships, or employment — ensuring they are workplace-ready and poised for success.” – Tristan Edwards / Chris Coe, M.Ed.
Established in 1972 — TIMCO imports and supplies more than 8,000 quality products from around the world. “From screws and fixings to power tool accessories, hand tools, adhesives, chemicals, personal and site protection, security, ironmongery, building hardware and beyond”
Based in Ipswich, Suffolk — Azpects Ltd have been developing, manufacturing and distributing hard landscaping products since 2009. “We produce products that make creating and maintaining hard landscaping EASY. The revolutionary EASYJoint has become the UK’s top-selling jointing compound amongst landscaping and building professionals.” Mica / David.
Keylite Roof Windows offers a full range of roof windows, blinds, timber loft ladders, flashings, electric operation kits and accessories. “We believe that every product produced should provide the very best in innovation, quality and value for money.” – Abie Jackson.
Mannok is one of UK & Ireland’s most diverse and experienced manufacturers of premium construction products. “Manufacturing and service excellence coupled with a passion for quality is at the core of our business and our aim is to provide an unrivalled technical support to architects, designers, engineers, contractors and building owners” Adrian Downes
RUBI Group specialise in the design and manufacture of machinery and tools for cutting, placing and maintaining tiles. “At RUBI we evolve day by day hand in hand with professionals from all over the world, providing them with the necessary tools to obtain the best results”.
Sika (Everbuild) is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection. “The reputation for Sika for quality and reliability is virtually unmatched, illustrated through a comprehensive portfolio of problem solving products that have been employed for many years” – Chris Forsyth.
This year we have done our best to ramp up our in-house events and the support we have received from our suppliers and customers has boosted the Collier brand and paved the way for the future trade days.
Mersea Sea Scouts have given their Scout Hut a makeover. Well done to everyone involved 🏕️👏
We are happy to share that the Mersea Sea Scouts have given their historic Scout Hut a much-needed makeover, with a little help from Collier & Catchpole. After two days of hard work with 20 dedicated volunteers, the transformation is complete — and the space is looking better than ever.
Originally repatriated from the Colchester Army Barracks in the 1960s, the timber-framed hut had not been painted for over 20 years, leaving it in desperate need of a refresh. The volunteers worked tirelessly to repaint and restore the building, breathing new life into this important community space.
“Sincere thanks for supplying the paint to repaint our Scout Hut. We have just spent two days with 20 volunteers getting it done, and it looks great. The hut was originally repatriated from the Colchester Army Barracks in the 1960’s and it desperately needed a freshen up.
It had not been painted for at least 20 years, not great for a timber framed building! We could not have done it without you and sincerely appreciate your support and help.” – Mersea Sea Scouts
We’re proud to have supported this project, and to support the incredible work of the Mersea Sea Scouts. We hope the new and improved space serves you well into the future.
When our #StickWithACO pens first arrived, we didn’t search for a piece of paper to test the quality of the ink — We threw one at the nearest window! The pen stuck to the window in a clean swoop, wobbled and made everyone laugh, and it was in that moment that we discovered why these pens were so important to our merchandise collection.
Our “stickto almost any surface” pens have quickly become a hit with our team, customers and suppliers. So, we created a new and exciting addition to the campaign: a target game using the #StickWithACO pens as darts 🎯
How to play:
With the pen nib and ink removed, the challenge is simple — Throw 10 #StickWithACO pens and see how many you can stick to the Collier & Catchpole x ACO Group target.
Well done Karl Flintoff for putting our new game together. We are excited to roll out our new game at next event. Make sure you are there to take on the challenge and see how many pens you can stick to the board for the chance to win your height in beer.
Target Game DIY Project duration:
10 minutes to build the wooden frame
Approx 62 minutes to get the sticker on the whiteboard (without any bubbles)
Our new co-branded travel cups in partnership with Brett Martin are here. With the colder months around the corner, we have the perfect solution for landscapers and builders wanting to keeping your favourite drinks warm while on-the-go.
Our new cups feature a unique design that showcases both the Collier & Catchpole and Brett Martin brands, a symbol of our strong partnership
Thanks to Brett Martin’s support, we are excited to offer our new travel cups free of charge to our customers, while stocks last. Simply visit us in-store to collect your cup.
About Brett Martin
“Well-designed drainage products and layouts are known to have a massive impact in creating healthy and sustainable environments within which we all live, work and play.
Designed to last a lifetime our products help to create better environments for us all. Our underground drainage systems are designed to provide the installer with maximum choice, flexibility, ease of installation and long-term reliability.
Founded in 1958, we remain a family business dedicated to continued growth with our original values still core to everything we do. Our people are the force behind Brett Martin and their vast experience across every function in the business drives this team to meet the ever changing needs of our customers.
Driven by these values we are working together to develop new ideas, enhancing the products and services we offer to markets around the world”
Here’s to hot drinks on-the-go this winter with Collier & Catchpole and Brett Martin! Free coffee and Hot Chocolate available in-store, Colchester, Lawford and Ipswich ✨
Our latest in-store competition at Collier & Catchpole was all about guessing — and chocolate! We launched our “Guess the Eggs“ game, where customers had the chance to win a giant bespoke chocolate egg, one for each branch.
Guess The Eggs! The big reveal — there were exactly 70 mini eggs in the jar! We received a fantastic range of guesses, but a few lucky winners came closest to the mark and took home their bespoke chocolate egg.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and had a laugh making predictions.
Thanks again for your support, and enjoy your chocolate eggs, winners! Keep an eye on our socials and in-store for future challenges.
We’re excited to unveil a collection of five bespoke pin badges, designed in-house by our very own Jasper Smathers. Each badge represents a different service milestone: 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years.
“Recognising our employees is not just about awards and bonuses. It’s about celebrating the dedication and hard work that make Collier & Catchpole a great place to work. Thank you to every member of our team for your contributions” says Tim Rowbottom.
Custom enamel badges and a thank you card will be awarded on the date of employee milestones, in honour of their dedication and commitment. With many of our employees having been with us for more than a decade, and our longest-serving member completing an impressive 41 years, recognising their loyalty is important to us.
In a world where job-hopping is common place, our efforts to create a supportive and rewarding work environment are paying off.
Over 50% of our team has been with us for five years or more, and we’re proud to have 22 employees with over five years of service, 11 over 10 years, eight with over 15 years, and four with over 20 years service at Collier & Catchpole. These milestones are a testament to the positive work environment we strive to maintain.
As we work hard to consistently improve and develop our service and product offering — our focus remains on building a supportive and appreciative workplace.
Explore our range of high-quality building materials available for delivery and collection in Colchester, Ipswich, and Lawford, and see why our employees choose to stay and grow with us.
We are thrilled to announce that Collier & Catchpole has been awarded “Supplier Voted Most Engaged NBG Partner (1-9 Branches)” at the National Buying Group (NBG) Gala Dinner in Liverpool.
This award is a huge achievement for us, as it highlights the importance of working in partnership and collaborating with suppliers to ensure that we deliver the very best products and services to our customers. We have always believed that successful relationships are the key to success in the merchanting industry, and this recognition proves just that.
Our win at the NBG Conference is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, but also to the suppliers who have supported us throughout the year.
We are also incredibly grateful to our customers who continue to support us and share their feedback. The comments we receive on Trustpilot highlight the high level of service and quality that we strive to maintain. We’re proud of our excellent reviews and work every day to ensure we meet and exceed expectations.
Well done to everyone at Collier & Catchpole, and a special thank you to our suppliers and customers for your continued partnership and trust. Here’s to more success in the future.
For more information on our products and services, or to read more reviews from our satisfied customers, visit our Trustpilot page or head to our website to browse our extensive range of building materials, all available for delivery or collection.
Throughout November, customers took part in a fun in-store challenge, all for a chance to win one of 70 top-tier prizes.
The competition has us all scratching our heads, we had over 350 guesses throughout the month and the lucky winners have now been notified. Thank you to everyone who participated, and a big congratulations to our winners!
The correct number of teabags in the jar was 346. It was a tight competition, but here’s how the top guesses stacked up: 🥇 1st Place: Darren Wilkins, guessed 350, just 4 teabags off! He walked away with the grand prize of a Makita cordless kettle with two spare batteries. 🥈 2nd Place: Craig Ellis, guessed 337, securing his spot and winning a selection of high-quality workwear and tools. 🥉 3rd Place: Helen Kemp, guessed 358 and won an assortment of tools and some new TuffStuff work boots.
We gave away over 70 prizes in total, including workwear, boots, tools, and, of course, the grand prize of the Makita cordless kettle — perfect for making a brew on site.
We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in-store. Your guesses, enthusiasm, and support made this competition a fantastic experience for all involved. We hope you enjoyed participating as much as we did.
Big thank you to everyone who had a guess in-store and a bigger thank you to Collier & Catchpole, TuffStuff Workwear, Azpects Ltd, ACO Group, TIMCO and Keystone Lintels for sponsoring.
Stay tuned for more in-store challenges and fun competitions coming soon — and don’t forget to pop into Collier & Catchpole for all your building, landscaping, and workwear needs.
We are proud to celebrate 19 years of membership with the Essex Wildlife Trust, a leading conservation charity dedicated to protecting local wildlife and fostering a lifelong connection to nature.
Since July 2004, our commitment as an Investor in Wildlife Corporate Member has been an important part of our mission to support the Essex community and promote sustainability.
In recognition of this partnership, our Managing Director Tim Rowbottom collected all of our certificates, showcasing the evolving designs over the past 19 years—a symbol of our ongoing dedication to local conservation efforts.
The Essex Wildlife Trust shared a special post on LinkedIn marking this significant milestone, expressing their gratitude for our long-standing support. As they beautifully put it, “Thanks to you, we can continue to protect wildlife and inspire the next generation to care for wildlife too.”
ROCKWOOL – a leading choice for sustainable building solutions
Made from natural stone wool, ROCKWOOL provides superior thermal insulation, acoustic performance, and fire resistance, all while having a minimal impact on the environment.
One of the key sustainability features of ROCKWOOL insulation is its composition—crafted from volcanic rock, an abundant natural resource. This allows ROCKWOOL products to be both highly durable and recyclable, making them an eco-friendly option for a wide range of construction and renovation projects.
ROCKWOOL’s insulation properties contribute to reducing energy consumption in buildings, cutting down on heating and cooling needs, and therefore lowering carbon footprints. By using ROCKWOOL in your projects, you not only improve the energy efficiency of homes and buildings but also contribute to long-term environmental sustainability.
For more information on ROCKWOOL insulation and other sustainable building materials, visit Collier & Catchpole or stop by our branches in Colchester, Lawford, and Ipswich for expert advice and product availability.
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