LEJOG 2023
Day 10 – Hamilton to Tyndrum - 75 miles
We are on day 10 and, with only 4 more days to go, we are nearly there!
Today took us from Hamilton, out of Glasgow along the River Clyde – along the banks of beautiful Loch Lomond, then into Trossachs & South West Highlands.
LEJOG 2023 - Day 9
Gretna Green to Hamilton - 85 miles
We had a climb, followed by a very bumpy ride along the cycleways.
The route to our hotel took us through Strathclyde Country Park, on the outskirts of Motherwell just south of Glasgow. This place is absolutely stunning
LEJOG 2023 -
Day 8 – Carnforth to Gretna - 88 miles
The weather was not on our side today. But we did see some of the most beautiful scenery that we’ve seen on this trip; the beauty of the Lake District never fails to impress.
Tomorrow we leave Gretna for Hamilton - 85 miles
LEJOG 2023 - Day 7
Leigh to Carnforth - 67 miles
A grey but dry start, knowing we will get wet at some point....and we certainly did!
The day marks ‘Half Way & ended with a cheeky ice cream to celebrate.
Strange to think we move into Scotland tomorrow on day 8.
LEJOG 2023 - Day 6
Shrewsbury to Leigh - 79 miles
Leaving Shrewsbury we again had the fortune of beautiful, lovely, sunny weather.
The day’s route to Leigh, just to the West of Manchester, took us briefly in-and-out of Clwyd, Wales and up through Cheshire and into Lancashire.
LEJOG 2023 Day 5 -
Hereford - Shrewsbury : 74 miles
We were blessed with wonderful weather and the route took us through some lovely scenery
Yesterday we crossed the Severn Bridge and rode through Wales. Today we went around the border, through Pembridge, Clun & Bishops Castle
Exciting News! B&D Plastics has been featured in a fantastic news article highlighting our innovative products and service.
We're thrilled to share our journey and accomplishments. Read all about it here: https://t.co/PZlD6DwXSR
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LEJOG Day 4
Saw a photo shoot for new 'Stolen Goat' launch. Interesting encounter but we're sworn to secrecy, can’t tell you anything; but it looked great. Looking forward to the socks! @GoatStolen
We are feeling more like mountain “goats”!
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LEJOG 2023 Day 4 - Gorges, Bridges & Rivers
Sunshine!
The mighty Cheddar Gorge, the high Clifton Suspension Bridge and the monstrous Seven Bridge.
Lunch taken at Tintern Abbey ruins before journeying through the beautiful Wye Valley.
Tomorrow we are heading to Shrewsbury
LEJOG 2023 - DAY 3 - Bovey Tracey to Wookey Hole - 87 miles
The day's route took us through Exeter, with the stunning Exeter Cathedral; around the Ham Wall Nature Reserve; through Glastonbury; into Wells and by the Bishops Palace; and to our Hotel stop in Wookey Hole.
LEJOG 2023 – DAY 2 – St. Austell to Bovey Tracey – 77 miles
Roads, Ferries & ‘A Brew in Looe’
A day that started with a mechanical issue with Kelly's bike but involved 2 Ferry Crossings, a Cup of Tea in Looe, numerous hills and lots of sunshine.
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LEJOG 2023 - DAY 1
Day one went very well. The weather was amazing with a light wind, blue sky and sunshine.
We enjoyed the ride with some awesome climbs and passing along the coast with exceptional views of St Michael’s Mount.
Just Giving page link- https://t.co/A2OTpKYCYZ
On Sunday 6th August two B&D team members, Helen & Kelly, will embark on a “Land's End-John O’Groates” cycle ride.
Any funds raised by this adventurous 1009 mile/14 day trip will be donated to British Heart Foundation.
More info & link to Just Giving page https://t.co/A2OTpKYCYZ
B&D are proudly exhibiting at CHEMUK 2023 - NEC Come and visit us on stand L52 today & tomorrow; we would love to talk with you about your pipework system requirements.
We are showcasing GF's range of pipes, fittings & valves in PP, PVC, CPVC, ABS & PVDF.
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CHEMUK 2023
Making preparations ahead of next week's CHEMUK exhibition at the NEC (10/11 May) with a trial run of our new eye-catching Display (produced by BHD Creative - great work, thank you).
Please come and visit us on Stand L52 to discuss your piping system requirements
Today our Midlands branch reached the 10,000 sales order milestone.
We wish to thank ALL of our customers and the support of our suppliers who contributed to this landmark figure over an exciting 5 years; we definitely couldn't have done it without you!
THANK YOU
A lorry-load of GF & Durapipe PVC Pipes, Fittings & Valves bound for a major Water Treatment upgrade, including dual-containment pipework for the main Hypo-chlorite lines.
#GF#PVC#Durapipe#PlasticPipework
Contact us for more info
Meet “Trix” the new member of the warehouse team.
Trix is an E15 Linde Counter-balance Forklift and is here to help with our ever increasing warehouse activity. All warehouse members have attained their AITT Operator Certificates.
@Mentor_Training#AbbeyMechanicalForklifts
Meet the new addition to the B&D Midlands Fleet, our Ford Transit Connect.
Why?
To meet increasing demand
To act as a same-day rapid-response vehicle
To help combat the ever-increasing fuel prices, enabling us maintain low delivery costs to our customers
#FairFuelUK