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We're thrilled to name Kevin Dowley as our Employee of the Month for June.

Kevin’s exceptional performance and dedication to his work have made him stand out among his colleagues, and his contributions have greatly benefited the entire team.

One of Kevin’s most notable strengths is his ability to work effectively with individuals and teams. Whether collaborating on a project or offering support to his co-workers, Kevin consistently demonstrates his exceptional interpersonal skills. He is adept at understanding the needs of his colleagues and finding ways to contribute effectively to the team’s success.

Another great aspect of Kevin’s work ethic is his willingness to share responsibilities and acknowledge his teammates’ accomplishments. He consistently recognises and appreciates the efforts of his colleagues, which fosters a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Moreover, Kevin’s commitment to meeting high standards and objectives is truly commendable. He not only understands the goals set by the company but also works tirelessly to achieve them. Kevin consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that the team’s objectives are met and that the work produced reflects the company’s high standards.

I’ve never come across an individual who can push and achieve like Kevin has in Chelmsford. He has made me really proud, takes instructions very well communicates accordingly. If he is ever unsure he always comes to ask for a second opinion. It has been a real pleasure to work alongside him.

Gary Christer

Bluestones One greatly appreciates Kevin Dowley, and his hard work and contributions make him a deserving recipient of the Employee of the Month award. We believe that Kevin’s dedication and work ethic reflect the core values of Bluestones One.

Bluestones One extends our heartfelt congratulations to Kevin Dowley on this well-deserved recognition. We appreciate his outstanding efforts and look forward to witnessing his continued success and positive impact on our team.

In memory of Harry Stringer

In memory of Harry Stringer

In loving memory of Harry Stringer On Monday the 7th March 2022, we lost one of our most loved site supervisors. Harry passed away suddenly after suffering a heart attack 1 week prior to his passing. Harry was a much loved and well respected mentor and friend in the retail merchandising world and in particular the D.I.Y sector. Harry made his debut in the retail industry working for Homebase in 1987 where he served for 20 years in roles such as Store Manager and in the later part of his Homebase career in the Store Format team. Harry then moved on to work for several Merchandising and Installation companies completing roles mainly working on Format Projects for B&Q. Harry was versatile and would do whatever role was required of him whether it be Site Supervisor, Retail Change Partner, Siers Supervisor or Team Leader. Over the last 12 years Harry worked for Dee Set and most recently Bluestones One. He will be sadly missed and we send our condolences to all of Harry’s family and friends. RIP Harry. Here’s what Bluestones One Director, Gary Lowe had to say shortly after Harry’s passing: “We are all shocked and devastated by the sad

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