SMB College Group were selected as part of the Michelmersh’s Pledge 100 initiative to donate 100,000 free bricks to deserving colleges across the country to help provide quality products for practical application learning. Michelmersh is to supporting SMB College Group’s Stephenson Campus and donating a truckload of 7,600 bricks to the bricklaying students.
Michelmersh is the UK's premium producer of clay bricks, pavers, special shaped bricks, bespoke architectural Terra Cotta and prefabricated brick components or systems. They are leaders in sustainability and innovation, renowned for quality clay products and a bespoke service. Michelmersh have, for four years in a row, donated 100,000 bricks to colleges, fulfilling its commitment to the bricklayers of the future.
Andrew Martin, Brickwork Lecturer at SMB College Group who put in the request, said “I am delighted that we were successful in receiving the Michelmersh bricks as part of their pledge for colleges. These bricks will aid our Bricklaying Apprentices in the workshop over their course by using them with differing characteristics for varying practical tasks and allowing them to take a more diverse approach. I want a say a big thank you to Matt Menhenett and Cheryl Devoy at Michelmersh for communicating with me and arranging the delivery.”
The students and staff at SMB College Group are excited to have been given this opportunity and will be putting the bricks to use working on future projects.
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