Builders, Leadbitter, organised a series of site visits for children from two local primary schools in Pill. 240 children have visited the site to date, with more visits planned in March 2010. Leadbitter has also set up ‘construction corners’ at both schools. The children learned about construction work and were educated about the dangers of [...]
In November 2009, local people had the opportunity to meet members of the Mariner’s Quay project team to find out more about this exciting new development being built on their doorstep. Held at the Pill Millennium Centre, people could view development plans and artist’s impressions. Staff from Charter and Fairlake were on hand to explain [...]
A Youth Foundation pilot scheme was launched in February, involving eight teenagers who had been excluded from school. The teenagers all showed an interest in construction and the aim of the pilot was to find them work in the community, such as painting over graffiti, repairing fences etc, they will then cost the project, tender [...]
In a joint project with the Construction Youth Trust, three trainees have gained valuable skills and experience during 6 week placements at Mariner’s Quay. The placements were so successful that Leadbitter are shortly to repeat the process with three trainee carpenters. Following an 8 week period, the trainee who has most impressed site staff will [...]
