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Build It Live Exhibition returns to the South West

PenningtonPR — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:08:09 +0000

The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.

Over the course of two days, visitors to Build It Live can meet hundreds of suppliers, sit down for one-to-one consultations with industry experts, browse thousands of products and materials, and attend informative live talks about everything from finding land to designing your own home and gaining planning consent.

The shows are ideal for anyone planning a self build, renovating a property or looking to add space, light and value to a current home.

Spend a day or two at the show and you can find help with:

Finding practical solutions to a renovation, extension or self build project

Meet real industry experts for FREE one-to-one advice

Attend inspiring free seminars and workshops

See 1000s of innovative and traditional products

Meet over 100 innovative suppliers, including build system suppliers

Watch some fascinating demonstrations

To find out more and to book tickets visit www.builditlive.co.uk

Build It Live Exhibition returns to the South West

PenningtonPR — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:41:33 +0000

The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.

The shows are ideal for anyone planning a self build, renovating a property or looking to add space, light and value to a current home.

Spend a day or two at the show and you can find help with:

Finding practical solutions to a renovation, extension or self build project

Meet real industry experts for FREE one-to-one advice

Attend inspiring free seminars and workshops

See 1000s of innovative and traditional products

Meet over 100 innovative suppliers, including build system suppliers

Watch some fascinating demonstrations

To find out more and to book tickets visit www.builditlive.co.uk

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Event Date

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 10:00am to Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 4:30pm

Venue

Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ

Mental Health Hub for trade workers launched at local Exeter show as industry suicide rates soar

Richard Pagett — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:56:03 +0000

Shining the spotlight on supporting the mental health of tradespeople, a local Exeter trade show is launching its dedicated Mental Health Hub with the aim of fostering conversation, offering support and potentially saving lives.

In the UK, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women and in construction – a male dominated industry – men are three times more likely to take their own lives. Two people working in the UK construction industry die by suicide every day, which equates to more than 700 people a year.

A recent report shows that four in five tradespeople (84%) experience mental health issues due to their job with nine in ten (89%) aged between 18 and 24 reporting mental health issues each year. Those aged 35 to 44 face problems most often with 1 in 10 admitting daily struggles.

Shockingly, nine in ten trade workers reveal they don’t know how to access mental health support services, which is why organisers of the Toolfair and Elex Show, Hamerville Media Group, is debuting its designated Mental Health Hub at the Westpoint Arena, Exeter show on 27th and 28th September. The show is free to attend for anyone working in the construction industry.

Toolfair and Elex Show is known for being one of the premiere events for the trades, bringing together industry experts, leading brands and innovative products under one roof. This year the focus extends beyond tools and equipment, with a particular emphasis on addressing growing mental health issues within the trade.

Supported by two leading charities, visitors are encouraged to drop into the Mental Health Hub, start talking and begin their path to improving mental well-being for themselves, or someone else in their life who needs help.

ANDYSMANCLUB is a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support group across the UK. Part of the Mental Health Hub at the Toolfair and Elex Show in Exeter, the charity’s Marketing and Partnerships Champion, Lucas Whitehead, says: “The first rule about ANDYSMANCLUB is it’s okay to talk. Our free nationwide support groups offer a space where men can open up about the storms affecting their lives in safe, judgement free space. We want to break down the stigma of men’s mental health and offer a platform where they don’t have to battle to be heard or listened to, but where they can join the fight to reduce the rate of suicide in men. We’d encourage anyone visiting the Exeter show to come and find us in the Mental Health Hub and have a chat, whether they need the help now, or in the future, we’re here to help.”

The top five reasons why tradespeople feel so stressed within the industry are cost of living crisis (39%), rising cost of material/equipment (36%), financial issues (28%), tensions with customers (20%) and pressure to do the best job for the customer (17%).

Launched in late 2020 the Mind Your Head Podcast is a platform for those who work in the construction industry. It’s a place where they can listen to others in the industry talk about their experience of poor mental health and get information and support.

Commenting on the importance of opening up and talking, Podcast founder, Rob Muldoon, says: “I started the podcast to give people hope and to let them know they’re not alone, no matter how dark times seem, help is out there and there are other people who have had similar experiences. I’m so passionate about raising awareness about mental health in construction and am thrilled to be part of the Mental Health Hub at the Toolfair and Elex Show in Exeter. Whatever they want to talk about, anyone visiting is welcome to come and find me, sit down and have a chat. If we all start talking, together we can break down the barriers surrounding mental health and save lives.”

Dominic Shannon, Head of Marketing at Hamerville Media Group, the show’s organiser, says: “We are proud to announce the launch of our Mental Health Hub at this year’s Toolfair and Elex Show in Exeter and are grateful to ANDYSMANCLUB and the Mind Your Head Podcast for their unwavering support in bringing this space to fruition.

“In a world where the importance of mental-well being cannot be overstated, providing a dedicated space for attendees to access help and support is paramount. It’s testament to our commitment to fostering a supportive environment where those working in the trade can find the resources they need to prioritise their mental health. It’s not just an addition to the event, it’s a reflection of our commitment to the holistic health of those working in the trade who may need help now, or in the future.”

For more information on the mental health hub and to get your free tickets for the Toolfair and Elex show visit: https://toolfair.info/exeter/

To find out more about ANDYSMANCLUB and how to attend their free nationwide support groups, visit: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

Listen to the Mind Your Head Podcast and find out about onsite talk visits here: https://themyhpodcast.co.uk/

Self Build & Renovation Show 'Build It Live' opens this Weekend at Westpoint Arena, Exeter

PenningtonPR — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:03:57 +0000

The South West has been a hot spot for self builders for some time and this year will see the UK’s longest running self build magazine (Build It) launch another of their successful ‘Build It Live’ shows in the region.

Like many parts of the country, the South West has some amazing examples of self build homes including the impressive award winning home pictured above which was built on a rocky cliff face in Salcombe, Devon with difficult access and 100m drop to the sea!

Taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 9 & 10 September, the ‘Build It Live’ show, which incorporates the former SelfBuild & Design show, will not only be twice the size but offers a packed weekend programme of seminars, workshops, clinics, expert advice and the opportunity to meet more top suppliers than ever before in the South West.

Across the weekend visitors can see all the latest technology on exhibitor stands, access top tips when meeting suppliers and book invaluable free one to one advice session with one of the Build It experts – so don’t forget to bring your plans along to the show! There are free seminars and live debates all weekend and an opportunity to hear from self builders who have completed their own self build project.

Chris Batesmith, Editor of Build It Magazine which organises the Build It Live Shows said:

“At Build It magazine we have been providing expert guidance to self builders and renovators for the past 30 years. The seminars and workshops cover a wide range of topics including how to find land and secure planning permission, the different routes available for managing a self build project and how to renovate a home with character, carry out a successful barn conversation or update an old house for modern eco living.”

What’s included with a visit to ‘Build It Live’

From cutting-edge products to traditional suppliers and companies, ‘Build It Live’ offers so much to suit your style and your budget! to-face so this event showcases thousands of products in one place.

Ask Our Experts

Experts from Build It Magazine will provide FREE impartial guidance on any part of your own project whether it’s a self build, renovation or home extension. Bring along your plans and ideas and save thousands on consultancy fees by asking our experts. It is best to book your one-to-one appointment when you first arrive at the show.

The Land Zone

Visit the Land Zone, brought to you by PlotBrowser – the online portal dedicated to finding real building plots across the UK including barn conversion opportunities. The Land Zone will offer valuable tips for finding land, and you’ll be able to browse live listings currently for sale.

Build It Live Clinics and Demonstrations

Several free advice seminars and demonstration clinics will take place through the weekend including:

Heating Advice Clinic

Basement Advice Clinic

Extensions Advice Clinic

Build Cost Clinic

Sustainable Building Products Pavilion

Visit the Sustainable Building Products Pavilion, in association with The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), to gain advice and source some of the UK’s best eco products on the market.

Where to buy tickets

Tickets are now on sale from the website. The standard ticket price will be £12 per person. Children under 16 are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Open Saturday between 10am and 5pm and Sunday between 10am and 4.30pm.

Tickets are valid on either day or can be used to attend on both days.

For further information and to book tickets for Build It Live in the South West visit www.builditlive.co.uk

When purchasing tickets, all paying visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a 12 month subscription to Build It Magazine with a huge discount for only £19.99.

Build It Live has shows in Kent, Bicester and Exeter.

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Build It Live Exhibition returns to the South West

Build It Live Exhibition returns to the South West

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Self Build & Renovation Show 'Build It Live' opens this Weekend at Westpoint Arena, Exeter