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September Sizzler Trade Event at Collier & Catchpole Ipswich

We did it! On Thursday 12th September, we hosted our second annual September Sizzler trade event at our Ipswich branch — 10/10 weather, food and people.

Thank you to the Collier & Catchpole team, suppliers and customers who came along to network, enjoy a free hotdog and discuss projects with the professionals that manufacture and supply the building materials that are used throughout our communities.

September Sizzler Trade Event

Founded in 1989, the Hot Sausage Company (a family business based in Ipswich), returned to grill their famous sausages from 10am – 2pm. “At the Hot Sausage Company, we take great pride in being a well-run business that uses only top-quality ingredients for our tasty hot dogs.”

Visitors took part in a prize draw “To Win a Weber BBQ” which was collected on the day and the #StickWithACO target game returned for customers to compete to “Win Their Height in Beer” (just in time for the weekend) 🎯

September Sizzler Trade Event

There was exciting demos from RUBI Tools, various displays and plenty of giveaways throughout the day. Customers were able meet the team, take advantage of trade deals and talk projects directly with the suppliers.

We were joined by top suppliers: Azpects, Bradstone, Pavestone, Long Rake Spar Co, ACO Group, RUBI Group, Cladco Profiles, TIMCO & Sika.

“Thank you to all the suppliers and customers who came along to our September sizzler at Collier & Catchpole Ipswich branch today. Alice Collins, Carl Holder, gareth walker, Steve Palmer, Glynn Jefferies, David Hobrough, Darren James” – Karl Flintoff, Commercial Manager, Collier & Catchpole

“Thank you Karl Flintoff and all at Collier & Catchpole for inviting Timco. Really enjoyed the day” – Gareth Walker
Merchandiser for TIMCO in South East

“Many thanks for the opportunity to be there” – Steve Palmer, Installer Development Manager – Pavestone UK Ltd

“A pleasure Karl great marketing as always from you guys Louise Parkes top effort 👏👏👏” – Carl Holder, Regional Business Consultant at TIMCO

Thanks to the involvement of both suppliers and customers, the September Sizzler was more than just a trade event; it was a community-building experience. Watch this space for future events for more opportunities to network, explore the latest products & tools, and for the chance to take part in fun competitions.

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New Co-Branded Travel Cups with Brett Martin!

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.

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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 ✨

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Guess How Many Teabags in the Jar Competition

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!

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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.

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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.

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Gary Takes on Movember: Raising Awareness for Men’s Health

We are putting the spotlight on Gary today — who is spreading awareness and raising funds for Movember this month by sporting a 10/10 moustache and sharing his story. Watch the full TikTok video here 🙌

“Movember is a leading charity changing the face of men’s health. We know what works for men – and what doesn’t..”

Since 2003, Movember has been inspiring millions of people to join the movement and make a difference by growing a moustache, getting active, or hosting events — all with the aim of shining a light on important issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.

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“I am taking part in support of men’s health, such a worthy cause. I have had issues with mental health in the past and appreciate how isolating it feels to suffer in silence and how difficult it can be to finally open up about troubles, even to loved ones.

For me, this resulted in having a blackout at the wheel suffering physical injuries but more so emotional damage which took me a long while to fully recover from.

My wife was my absolute rock during this time and she is. She stood strong through it all and got me through basically. So, my “MOtivation” is all linked to this time in my life” – Gary Bloomfield

Click here to support Gary 🙏

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For all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. Let’s join forces to support men’s health this Movember.

There are many ways to join the Movember movement

  • Grow a Mo: The traditional way to participate is by growing a moustache and raising awareness
  • Move for Movember: The Order of Mo remembers the 60 men lost to suicide globally, every hour. To take part, all you have to do is run or walk 60km. Cover the distance in one go or over the month.
  • Host an Event: Get your community together to raise funds for Movember
  • Donate: Even if you can’t participate, you can always make a donation to support Movember‘s life-changing work

For more information on Movember and how you can get involved, visit Movember UK.

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Collier & Catchpole & Azpects: Limited Edition T-Shirts

Brand new Collier & Catchpole 🤝 Azpects Ltd co-branded t-shirts. On-the-go EasyJoint installation guides in 100% cotton🍦

We’ll be giving away our new t-shirts at our events throughout the year. Whether you’re attending one of our trade shows, in-store promotions, or outdoor demos, make sure to be there to grab your hands on one.

Designed in-house, featuring the EasyJoint installation guide – the tees are exclusive to Collier & Catchpole customers. A big thank you to our friends over at Azpects for their help with this project, and for their continued support.

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Here’s a look at some of our most popular Azpects products you can find online and in-store.

1. EASYJoint: The Ultimate Jointing Compound

EASYJoint is a very quick, effective, and aesthetically pleasing way to fill joints between paving, be it natural stone or concrete flags. It is suitable for all types of paving material provided there is a gap of at least 3mm wide and 20mm deep.

The result of using EASYJoint, to joint your paving, will be a paving gap that is completely filled without the need for kneeling and compressing the material by hand that will last for years. 

2. EASYSeal Slate and Limestone Sealer and Enhancer

EASYSeal Slate AND Limestone is an advanced water based high performance sealer using the latest technology to provide a waterproof, breathable, transparent yet durable seal to limestone and slate.

Solvent free and easy to use, EASYSeal Slate AND Limestone helps to repel dirt and stains and inhibits the growth of moss and algae.

3. EASYGrout

EASYGrout is a high-quality slurry grout for use on ceramic and porcelain tiles for a fine, textured finish. This product is a cementitious grout which is applied as a slurry unlike traditional floor tile grouts. Each 15kg tub contains 3 x 5kg bags for easy use and minimal waste. 

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4. EASYTileAlign Red Levelling Caps

These EASYTileAlign Red Levelling Caps from Azpects are convenient and easy to use. They are suitable for both suitable for traditional tile installation methods and for use with Azpects revolutionary EASYClickBase system.

EASYTileAlign ensures that a smooth, even surface is achieved on calibrated, ceramic, or porcelain tiles. Available in a bag of 50, these reusable caps are a quick and easy solution for ensuring a perfectly level patio.

4. Azpects EASYJoint Select

Developed from the best-selling EASYJoint Original, EASYJoint Select is an all-year-round jointing compound developed especially for ceramic and porcelain paving.

EASYJoint Select retains the sweep-in application method that made EASYJoint Original so popular, making it EASY to use and faster than traditional methods. Wet the paving, brush in the compound, then strike the joints for a perfect, professional finish every time.

Collier & Catchpole (Colchester, Lawford, Ipswich)

You can explore the complete range of Azpects products at Collier & Catchpole. Our knowledgeable team is always on hand to assist you in selecting the right products for your project. Pop into one of our branches or explore our website to discover how Azpects can elevate your landscaping and construction projects.