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In support of our GPH 40K for 40 Years campaign 16 brave members of the GPH team have signed up to climb some big hills, crawl through thick clay mud, navigate deep bogs and endure repeated dunkings in the icy Knochburn Loch by participating in the Banchory Beast Race on September 24th 2022.

Through sponsorship we hope to raise £2500 towards our £40,000 goal which will benefit 5 great charities and provide funding towards some great local causes.

Want to help sponsor one of our runners?  Here are the links below:

Leanne Jones          -         Marketing Coordinator                -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/ea781fb0-fc89-4870-b81b-59f1beec49fc

Neil Moir                -         Westhill Branch Manager             -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/4c8722f2-1b43-4e1c-a27b-55b28dbe16b5

Ryan Scott              -         Graduate Trainee                         -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/6ab45777-bd4e-467f-a268-326d0baf882f

Andy Gunn              -         Transport Manager                      -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/8ae6e86c-fde0-4224-961d-d7972ef4296b

Kate Tavendale        -         Inverurie Stock Controller             -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/13ad96f9-52ae-4ad6-8ee5-325aa5bf78da

Gail Robertson        -         Data Controller                            -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/d4248b0b-0f81-48a6-800d-5cf23cf90b23

Katrina Gillespie      -         Visual Merchandiser & Events      -

We recently celebrated our 40 years in business by announcing the goal of raising £40,000 for charitible causes during our 40th year of trading. To help us achieve our goal we formed the GPH Fundraising Committee from members of our team who have volunteered to help create and organise fundraising events over the year.

In addition to existing fundraising commitments our team voted for 5 additional charities who will benefit from the funds raised which are: Mental Health Aberdeen, MISS Miscarriage Support, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, Cancer Research, and Alzheimer Scotland with each reciepient having a special meaning to our staff.<

Discover GPH and why we’ve had the privilege of working with our customers for 40 years in our 40^th anniversary special edition blog.

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With Winter just round the corner and energy bills on the rise

Here’s a few things you can do to help reduce any unnecessary bills or breakdowns this Winter, with a range of Fernox products in our branches. 

Fernox is a leading manufacturer of water treatment chemical products, central heating system filters, plumbing consumables and diagnostic testing services. Fernox has pioneered the development of energy efficient products both for traditional and renewable technology in domestic and commercial applications.

Sounds complicated? but with some TLC to our boilers and radiators can save us a fortune in the long run!

Here’s just a couple of the Fernox products available to purchase

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Slips, trips, and falls on ice and snow are one of the leading causes of serious injury throughout the winter months and, with the A&E waiting times longer than ever, we are doing everything we can to stay safe.

Are you winter ready?

December, January and February are generally the coldest months in Scotland, with the average maximum temperature usually around 5°C (41°F). So, it's a good idea to prepare for the ice and snow with winter salt, shovels and plenty of de-icer! 

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As a nation we're not the best at insulating our buildings. In fact, our housing stock is ranked as the least efficient in Europe, with over 7 million homes having inadequate loft insulation! It's not good for the environment and it's not good for our pocket! And with energy prices rising there is no better time to start looking at ways to help you save money We spend a small fortune heating our homes only to lose that heat through our roofs, floors, and walls. So lets reduce the impact on the environment, and keep our homes cosy, efficient, and safe.

Here at GPH we have a great stock of Insulation to help you save money this winter and keep your home nice and cosy!

We know from speaking to our clients and customers that a huge number of people are creating additional living space in their gardens this year. Whilst we might not be basking in nonstop sunshine, we are spending more time than ever outside, and creating calming space at home is important.

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice if you are planning to tackle your garden this year. Whether you are hiring tradespeople or taking on a project yourself, we are here to help. The garden in this picture is the 3rd star of our #fixuplooksmart campaign and if you like what you see, you can have a go at creating it with the following materials from our stores:

5 benefits of hiring plant from GPH Builders Merchants for your next project

You might not be aware, but plant hire is huge part of our business. We have over 60 different types of tool and machinery, from strimmers to straight skip dumpers, and from carpet cleaners to circular saws, our team will ensure you get the right tool for your job.

Scott Gavin heads up our tool and plant hire division, and we spoke to him about the genuine benefits of hiring plant for your next project. His answers are below:

Whatever your next home improvement project, and however you plan to do it, we can help you.

Our teams of experts at our branches in Ellon, Inverurie, Stonehaven, and Westhill are ready to share their experience and knowledge, whether you are one of our valued trades customers or are dabbling in DIY for the first time.

This stylish decking area is the star of our second advert, and if it caught your attention, you could have a go at recreating this look with the following products from our branches:

In our recent poll, 91% of people told us they were planning to fix up their home or garden to make it smart for summer, which means the people of the North East are going to be busy these coming months!

Whether you are bringing in the professionals, or are dabbling in some DIY, we are offering home enthusiasts the chance to win £500 of GPH Builders Merchants vouchers for the most impressive home improvement project of summer 2021.<