Community residents turned out Saturday for the annual Buddy Walk at Jim Wood Park, designed to raise funds and awareness for children with Down syndrome. Organ
Newark-based Derry Building Services recognises outstanding apprentices for their efforts
Apprentices who continue to ply their trades on construction sites during the coronavirus lockdown have been rewarded.
Derry Building Services has a rich history of taking on apprentices every year and arming them the skills to forge careers in the mechanical and electrical engineering fields.
In fact, all of the Newark-based companyâs existing directors began their careers as apprentices.
DBS Awards 2020. Left to right: Gregg Matthews, director, Oliver Jones, highly commended, Bradley Pilkington (Stage 1) Brian Hughes, director, Charlie Brendon (Stage 3) John Trueman, senior project manager, Will Favill, mechanical achievement, Craig Leivers, contracts manager, Rory Maclean, mechanical apprentice, Jake Geary (Stage 2) Mark Townsend, managing director, Zak Jones (Stage 4) and Clive Thomas (health and safety manager).