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Meet the team: Brian Gudgin

Tell us about your role at Bluestones One
I’m a Team Leader.

How would you normally start your day at work?
Before I start work, I arrive early to check what needs be done and set the team up for the day.

What does a typical day at work look like for you?
Profiling bays, merchandising, and making sure the team work correctly.

What do you enjoy?
I enjoy working with a variety of people and contracts.

What’s the best thing about working at Bluestones One?
I enjoy that the job keeps me busy and the team always help sort out any problems that occur.

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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