Regional housebuilder Allison Homes East donated three pallets of bricks to Inspire Education
Group, for use in a bricklaying competition at Stamford College.
Inspire Education Group recently hosted skills competitions in the construction, motor vehicle and
engineering sectors for students of Stamford, Peterborough, Cambridge Regional, Grantham, Boston
and West Anglia colleges.
Under the construction branch, bricklaying and carpentry competitions were held, where students
were given four and a half hours to carry out a piece of work which was then judged by industry
professionals. A total of six winners were chosen, three per discipline, and awarded tools and
Screwfix vouchers.
Allison Homes East supported the bricklaying competition by donating three pallets of bricks for the
students to use in their creations. The housebuilder’s Paul Vasey, Construction Manager, and
Andrew McPartlin, Site Manager, then attended the event as part of the judging panel.
Peterborough College student Leonie Mcdougal was awarded first place, with Jesse Avery-Morgan
from Stamford College coming in second and Botond Lados from Grantham College in third.
Paul Vasey said: “We were delighted to make this donation and lend our expertise to support this
bricklaying competition. The students’ work was exceptional, and we hope that they all thoroughly
enjoyed the experience.
“Many of our trade apprentices come from these colleges, so it was fantastic to continue our long-
standing relationships and see first-hand the students’ talents and skills. It is hugely important to us
at Allison Homes to encourage young talent in the construction sector and we look forward to
welcoming new apprentices in the next academic year.”
Ryan Lewis, Assistant Head of Faculty – Curriculum Construction, Motor Vehicle and Technical Skills
at Inspire Education Group, said: “We are extremely grateful for the donation from Allison Homes
for the College’s Construction Skills Event and for their continued support and partnership.
“Partnerships with leading industry employers like Allison Homes ensure what our students are
learning aligns with the evolving needs of the industry and underscores a collective commitment to
address industry challenges and foster a skilled workforce.”
Allison Homes East is building new homes at developments across Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
To out more, visit https://allison-homes.co.uk/.
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