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This month, we are proud to recognise Mark Foster as our Employee of the Month for July, in recognition of his outstanding performance and dedication during our first store closure project at B&Q Sutton.

 

Mark demonstrated exceptional dedication by working tirelessly on the project, often staying behind to ensure all targets were met. His unwavering focus and willingness to go above and beyond regular working hours were instrumental in the project\’s success. Throughout this assignment, Mark maintained a positive attitude, never once complaining about any aspect of the job.

Communication is key in any project, and Mark excelled in this area. His communication with management and collection drivers was consistently clear, timely, and effective, contributing significantly to the smooth operation of the project. This level of coordination was crucial in maintaining efficiency and avoiding misunderstandings.

Mark showed remarkable initiative and reliability, frequently starting his shifts early and working efficiently with minimal supervision. This proactive approach allowed for a more streamlined workflow and reduced the need for constant oversight.

Congratulations, Mark, on this well-deserved recognition! Your contributions are truly appreciated, and we are fortunate to have you as part of the Bluestones One team.

Special mentions go out to Daniel Fairly and Luke Randle for their outstanding contributions during the month of July.

Please join us in celebrating Mark Foster and acknowledging the exceptional efforts of our entire 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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