Another successful BoilerJuice Golf Day!
Last year’s BoilerJuice charity golf day was such a huge success that the business was pleased to organise another for 2024. This year’s BoilerJuice Golf Day took place on the 16th July at the Bedford and County Golf Club.
The BoilerJuice team were delighted that Exocet, Eliminox, Bedford Fuels, Rix Petroleum, Barton Petroleum, New Era Energy, Monks Fuels, WCF Chandlers, WCF North West and Allan Stobbart were all able to attend, and that they kindly donated to the chosen charity.
Local to BoilerJuice, children’s charity Dreamdrops makes a real difference to sick children and their families by providing all the little (and large) extras that may be needed in healthcare situations but are not covered by public funds. The golf day raised over £1150 for the charity.
The results are in:
- Overall Winners
- 1st: Robin Exley from Rix Petroleum (left)
- 2nd: Steve Hindmarsh from Alan Stobart
- 3rd: Kevin Winfield from WCF Chandlers
- Best Dressed: Josh Burton from WCF Chandlers
- Longest Drive: Scott Mace from Exocet
Following the hugely successful event, Carl Bingham, BoilerJuice Senior Relationship Manager, said: “A huge thanks to the suppliers who supported the day, braved the great British summer (rain) and made the whole event a success.
“Particular congratulations to Robin Exley, from Rix Petroleum, who won the overall prize with a fantastic 39 points, playing off a 9 handicap!
“A handsome £1,150 was raised for the children’s charity, Dreamdrops, and we’re honoured to have supported them.
“The Boilerjuice Supply Team really enjoy hosting our supply partners at events like these, it offers a relaxed opportunity to network, catch up and bring people together. We also look forward to growing the event next year and hosting more supplier focussed days like this in the future – watch this space!”
BBC visit for Certas Energy’s TheStop at The Hollies
The Hollies, TheStop is the oldest truck stop in the UK and was acquired by Certas Energy in 2021. Since then, significant investments have been made to enhance the site, providing better facilities and improving driver welfare.
In addition to being an award- winning, safe, and secure stop for truck drivers, The Hollies is part of the local community, attracting regular visitors both to its café and when hosting events. The most recent visitors included the BBC who were keen to see The Hollies on their summer tour.
Millie Jones, Marketing Manager for Roadside Services at Certas Energy, explained: “The BBC West Midlands visited The Hollies, TheStop on day two of their Summer Bus Tour on their classic 1940s Midlands red bus. The bus toured the West Midlands visiting key parts of the community including schools, businesses, factories and more.
“The BBC team were keen to stop at The Hollies to talk about the history of the oldest truck stop in the UK, the developments to the site, and the involvement with the local community, as well as discussing how we support driver welfare.”
IFC Inflow – work experience for the next generation
IFC Inflow appreciates the importance of offering work experience placements for the next generation who will enter the industry.
Abi, a daughter of one of the IFC Inflow team, was keen to experience work life at the company. She rotated around different business areas, and was involved in a workshop.
Greg Clarke, Technical Director, said: “It’s wonderful to see the next generation coming in and contributing to the company and the industry.
At IFC we value people above all else, as it’s the workforce that fuels innovation and business development.”
An entirely fresh perspective “We find young people often come to the company with an entirely fresh perspective and help us question our practices and evolve as a business. This is why we were thrilled to have the opportunity to take on Abi as a work experience student; to pass on our knowledge, so we can allow her and the next generation to take the reins down the line!”
Abi said: “I had a really lovely week at IFC. The team were so welcoming and friendly, and I learnt something new every day! Thanks IFC!”
If you have recently offered work experience placements for the next generation then do let us know: claudia@andpublishing.co.uk
WCF Fuels North West – beach clean up!
WCF Fuels North West, the Lancashire-based distributor, is passionate about helping in its local community. Christine, Nathan, Mick and Pippa from the WCF Carnforth team took a break from the office to complete a beach clean at Half Moon Bay in Morecambe. The team collected around 40kg of rubbish at the beach and on the seafront.
Pippa Scott, Sales and Marketing Executive, said: “It’s incredible what a small team can achieve in such a short amount of time. Giving back to our community, and taking care of our beautiful beaches, is something we are all passionate about. A huge thank you to passersby who we met who helped, and gave heartwarming and supportive comments throughout the morning. Let’s keep working together to make our world a cleaner, better place for everyone.”
Mick Drelincourt, Business Development Manager, added: “It was great to get out in our local area and do a beach clean; it gave me a great deal of pride and purpose doing something to help the local community.
“I would encourage everybody, anywhere, to take a carrier bag whilst out walking, and if you see any litter, pick it up and help keep our beautiful country tidy.”
If you have been out and about supporting your local community then do let us know – claudia@andpublishing.co.uk
Ben Duckworth: Tough Mudder – challenge completed!
Ben Duckworth, Commercial Director at Greenarc, and Director at LCM and Craggs Energy, is delighted to have completed the Tough Mudder challenge this summer!
Ben said: “In conjunction with representatives from a number North West businesses, I completed Tough Mudder Yorkshire to raise money for the Lancashire Women charity.
“I completed a Tough Mudder challenge last year with my colleagues at LCM, and I think I’ve caught the bug for Tough Mudder! I’ve already got two similar events booked in for later this year!
“It’s now turning into a family event too as, after my Tough Mudder challenge was finished, my 8-year-old son, Sam Duckworth, completed the “Lidl Mudder” challenge!”
A big congratulations to Ben and Sam!
Manx Petroleum – proudly supporting local charity
Manx Petroleum, the Isle of Man-based fuel distributor, is proud to announce that it has recently donated to a local charity, the Rob Vine Fund.
David Carridge, Manx Petroleum, said: “For the third year running, during May and June, Manx Petroleum committed to donating to the Rob Vine Fund for every litre of Super Unleaded sold from its branded forecourts.
This resulted in a donation of £3,000 to the charity.
“The Rob Vine Fund is a local charity that provides medical rescue care, equipment and training during most of the motorsport events that are held on the Isle of Man. Manx Petroleum looks forward to continuing its support of the charity going forward.”
Oilfast – proudly celebrating a special partnership
Oilfast, the independent fuel supplier based in Motherwell, Scotland, recently offered an incredible opportunity to local singers and songwriters.
Oilfast, together with La Sierra Casa, (a songwriting retreat based in Spain co-founded by Kyle Falconer of Mercury-nominated band The View and Michael Ward, a veteran of Scotland’s music scene), launched the Oilfast Trust Fund – an initiative designed to support aspiring songwriters from low-income backgrounds.
The Oilfast Trust Fund: a commitment to equal opportunity
James Hughes, Business Development Manager for Oilfast said: “We believe everyone deserves a chance to pursue their dreams, regardless of their financial background. That’s why we launched the Oilfast Trust Fund, offering two scholarships. These scholarships will cover the cost of camp, accommodation, food, and more, ensuring that talented songwriters from low-income backgrounds can thrive in an environment designed to foster their talents. The selection process focused on individuals who showed exceptional promise and passion for music, but who may not have the financial means to attend such a prestigious retreat.
“Music has always been a passion of mine and I believe La Sierra Casa offers a very unique opportunity for the two winning artists to move forward in their career in the music industry, which is notoriously difficult.
“This partnership/scholarship idea came after a discussion between me and Michael Ward (Part Owner of Las Sierra Casa) with regards to low- income artists not having the means to get out to the camp.”
Giving back to the community
“After speaking with our management team here at Oilfast, they believed that this perfectly aligns with our ethos of giving back to the community and was something completely out of the box for the industry. Community engagement is something Oilfast prides themselves on, sponsoring several sports teams and charities local to our fuel depots.
“We are now thrilled to have found our winners – Kieran Fisher (top photo) and John Harrison (bottom photo). They will be heading to La Sierra Casa in Spain this September for an unforgettable songwriting camp experience. Having met the winners, John and Kieran, I believe we have made a fantastic decision, and I cannot wait to hear about both of their experiences and see what the future holds for them!”
Fuel Oil News wishes Kieran and Emilie the best of luck for their songwriting camp and looks forward to hearing more about their experience!
LCM – Celebrating Leo!
LCM Ltd, the Lancashire-based, fuel, energy, and infrastructure specialist, would like to wish a very happy 18th birthday to Leo Garner, Operations Assistant at LCM. The team are extremely proud of Leo’s journey since joining the business.
Leo shared: “From Joining LCM as an apprentice fresh out of school, not knowing anything about the business, to where I am now, has been an exciting journey. I’ve been working across different departments, picking up various bits of knowledge, and a good understanding of the services LCM carry out.
“It is crazy looking back to when I first started and had no responsibilities compared to now where I have a substantial workload with multiple responsibilities and deadlines to meet. I can’t thank LCM enough for the opportunity they gave me and I’m excited to see what the future holds here.”
An exciting future ahead
Tom Littlewood (Leo’s Line Manager and Operations Manager) said: “Since I joined LCM in 2023, Leo has been a pleasure to work with, making a very positive contribution to the Operations Division.
“Since completing his apprenticeship with LCM in February 2024, he has taken on more responsibility, and I am very pleased he has decided to remain with the business on a permanent basis. I look forward to supporting Leo’s development in the future, and have every confidence he will go on to play a major part in the future success of the LCM Group!”
Fuel Oil News wishes Leo a very happy 18th!
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Image credits: Boilerjuice, IFC Inflow, Craggs Energy, Certas Energy, Oilfast, WCF Fuels North West, Manx Petroleum
