Trevor Bloom, a joiner at Chilfen Joinery, has had amazing weight loss success in just two short years – going from a weight of almost 25 stone to an impressive 14 stone.

Determined to improve his heath, Trevor joined slimming world and over time has completed numerous runs and long walks. He took part in his first 10k race in Welwyn Garden City and even a gruelling 27-mile walk along the Thames Path in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Not only was this a fantastic achievement, it also raised much needed funds for a great cause. The whole team at Chilfen is so impressed with Trevor’s commitment and dedication – well done Trevor!

On Thursday 26th October, David Sagnella and Georgina Fury from our Business Development team attended the London Build Exhibition 2017, the UK’s largest construction expo dedicated entirely to opportunities in London and the South of England.

The exhibition proved to be greatly beneficial, with David and Georgina able to talk to many contacts within the industry, with the hope that this may lead to some exciting project collaborations with the Chilfen Joinery in the not too distant future. They were able to gain a useful insight into the specific needs and requirements of a number of furniture makers, main contractors and architects and their needs for bespoke joinery solutions.

Now in its 3rd year, the London Build Exhibition was once again a hive of activity, ideas and innovation. We are very glad to have had part of our busy team attend the expo, and that they left feeling inspired and enthusiastic about the new possibilities and challenges that lie ahead.

Chilfen Joinery are proud to be supporting a local Investment in Youth apprenticeship programme, in partnership with Hawk Training. Our latest trainee, Charlie Frood is currently five weeks into his apprenticeship with us and really enjoying the challenges and opportunities so far.

“Chilfen Joinery is a great work environment, everyone has been extremely friendly and welcoming”

Charlie is currently carrying out his apprenticeship with us as a Production Operator apprentice, working under the watchful eye of Colin Parcell, a Senior Joiner at Chilfen Joinery. We wish Charlie every luck with the rest of the course.

On Friday 29th September, the Chilfen Joinery team took part in the Macmillan Cancer Support ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’. The team baked up a storm, creating lots of delicious cakes and tasty tray bakes to be sold as part of the famous nationwide fundraising drive. The whole Chilfen team enjoyed taking a well earned break to kick back with a coffee and slice of cake whilst digging deep in their pockets, raising a an impressive £93.36 for Macmillan. Well done team.

For more information about Macmillan Cancer Support and the Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning.

Chilfen Joinery are thrilled to report that Havas Media at Kings Cross has been shortlisted for the Best Workspace Interior Award at the World Interiors News (WIN) Awards 2017. The awards were established to recognise designs from around the world that have made the biggest impact on the cultural landscape during the previous 12 months.

Chilfen Joinery worked on the Havas Media project from October 2016 to completion in February 2017, working closely with architectural and interior design coordinators MCM Architecture and primary contractors Structure Tone Ltd.

Chilfen Joinery were tasked with manufacturing and installing joinery across all floors, and worked closely with all parties from initial design approval process through to final installation. The fit-out included the application of a broad range of materials including timber screening, solid oak slats, laminates, plywood, black patinated metal work, Valchromat MDF wall panelling, Cemento panelling and worktops, antique bronze mirrors and stunning 300-year-old reclaimed French oak floorboards.

The comprehensive suite of joinery services offered by Chilfen Joinery included tea points, office service centres, display units, timber screens, reception panelling and desks, meeting rooms including conference room tables with Forbo Desktop Linoleum and AV walls, banquet seating and 2,500 linear metres of solid oak slats to reception lobby walls.

For further information about the Havas Media project and the WIN Awards please click here