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£100,000 Tarmac donation helps Creswell residents to connect and keep fit
October 5, 2023
Earlier this year, Tarmac provided a donation of £100,000 to Bolsover District Council towards the construction of a brand-new Heritage and Wellbeing Centre in Creswell, Derbyshire.
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Steel and cement industry collaboration scales up zero-emissions trials
October 2, 2023
The first trial melt has been completed as part of the innovative Cement 2 Zero project, which aims to develop the world’s first zero-emissions cement on an industrial scale.
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#Tarmac120: Tarmac family tree – Mother Julie and her daughters Leah and Kelsey Nolan
October 2, 2023
A family affair – Mother Julie, and her daughters Leah and Kelsey Nolan have been busy carving out what they hope to be long and successful careers with the company.
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#Tarmac120: Quick-fire interview with Andy Howdle, technical coordinator for Tarmac’s national contracting team
September 26, 2023
We caught up with Andy Howdle, technical coordinator in our national contracting team who has been a big part of our 120-year celebrations, to find out about his 36 years of service at Tarmac.
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Tarmac in the community: Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund creates smoother and safer ride for all with new pump track in Derbyshire
September 26, 2023
A £16,000 grant from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund has seen Whaley Park Pump Track in Derbyshire receive a much-needed repair.
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From the first ‘sticky’ road and D-Day landings to low carbon asphalt: Tarmac celebrates 120 years as part of the fabric of everyday life
September 25, 2023
To commemorate 120 years since Tarmac’s founder Edgar Hooley first perfected how to make road surfaces stick, the company’s illustrious history and its work on iconic infrastructure and construction projects is being marked with a special ‘through the years’ showcase being hosted across the business’ social media channels.
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Tarmac in the community: Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund facilitates new youth ‘hang out’
September 22, 2023
A £14,500 grant from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund has enabled Kenelm Youth Trust to expand its array of adventure activities for young people.
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Hertfordshire parkland identified as haven for beetle biodiversity
September 20, 2023
Leading ecologists have identified Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire as one of the most important habitats for a group of beetles in the UK, including recording a significant number of rare species.
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Tarmac volunteers dig deep to reinstate ancient Peak District pathway
September 18, 2023
Volunteers from Tarmac braved the recent September heatwave to help restore a treasured pathway in the Peak District.
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‘Have a seat!’ says local school thanks to Tarmac donation
September 12, 2023
With a donation of £942 from Tarmac, Buxton Community School, in Derbyshire, has been able to encourage ‘more bums on seats’, not inside, but outside of the classroom.
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