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On Monday 15th April, Cokethorpe School hosted the Smiths Annual Health & Safety Focus Day, where we closed operations for all employees to attend.
 
This year's agenda covered two of The Fatal 6 subjects:
 
  • Contact with moving machinery and isolation.
  • Road traffic accidents.
 
The day started with the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Unit and Rik Wenham delivering his informative and thought-provoking presentation, followed by Paul Mahoney who delivered his inspirational talk on complacency and shared his story, both presentations having a real impact on our teams.
 
A big thank you to all involved on a successful day delivering the importance of health and safety focus within Smiths.
 
 
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 Smith & Sons are very proud to confirm our Transport Manager Paul Needle has completed his charity ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.


Over 14 consecutive days, Paul cycled 1,037 miles, climbed 57,500 feet, and burned 39,000 calories!!

Paul has raised Just over £4,500 for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

Richard Clemmey CEng BSc ARSM MIQ MIMMM congratulated Paul and presented him with Kevin Sinfield's book (signed by colleagues) as he is a big fan.

Congratulations Paul and it is now time for a rest!

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Looking back at 2023, we are very proud to showcase some of our CSR initiatives supporting local communities, employees and national organisations alike. We look forward to sharing some of our 2024 initiatives as the year progresses.
 
 
Smith & Sons are proud to be sponsoring Liam Trinder (Foreman at our Whitehill Quarry) in the British Minibike Championship.
 
The latest event was held at Redlodge Karting in Bury St Edmunds in hot conditions with the following results:
 
Race 1 - 11th 
Race 2 - 11th 
Race 3 - 9th and Liam gaining his fastest lap of the weekend at 49.8 seconds!
 
This now takes Liam into 7th position overall for the season so far.
 
Well done, Liam!
 
 
Smith & Sons have been closely following our Transport Manager Paul Needle on his Charity ride to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease from Land’s End to John O’Groats which commenced on Sunday 4 June.
 
Over 4 days Paul has ridden 302 miles and climbed 21,500 feet in total.
 
We are behind you all the way Paul!
 
 
Smith & Sons (Bletchington) are delighted to provide some branded kit and sponsorship for our Transport Manager – Paul Needle, who will be cycling 1000 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats this month.
 
The ride will take 2 weeks and Paul is raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA), a worthy cause that Smiths are very happy to donate to.  Please find the link below if wish to make a donation:
 
 
Good luck Paul!
 
 
Rowrah Circuit - Liam Trinder in the British Minibike Championship
 
Smith & Sons (Bletchington) are proud to be sponsoring Liam Trinder (Foreman at our Whitehill Quarry) again this year in the British Minibike Championship.
 
The latest event took place at Rowrah Circuit in Cumbria where Liam improved his race results in mixed weather conditions as follows:
 
Race 1 – 10th position
Race 2 – 12th position
Race 3 – 9th position
 
Well done Liam!
 
Sisters Raceway - Liam Trinder in the British Minibike Championship
 
We are currently sponsoring our very own Liam Trinder (Quarry Foreman at Smiths Whitehill Quarry) in the British Minibike Championship.
 
The latest event took place at Sisters Raceway in Wigan where Liam continued to improve his race results (during wet weather) as follows:
 
Race 1 – 8th position
 
Race 2 – 14th position
 
Race 3 – 13th position 
 
Well done Liam!
 
The next event will be held at Whilton Mill in Northamptonshire – Good luck!
Liam Trinder at The Three Sisters Circuit
 
Witney Viking Crusaders Win the U11's Wantage Town F.C Youth Tournament
 
Smiths Bletchington are proud to sponsor Witney Viking’s who won the U11’s Wantage Football Club Youth Tournament on Saturday 3rd September 2022.
 
Well done boys we are very happy for you all!
 
Witney Viking Crusaders - Win the U11's Wantage Town F.C Youth Tournament
 
Liam Trinder in The British Minibike Championship
 
We are currently sponsoring our very own Liam Trinder (Quarry Foreman at Smiths Whitehill Quarry) in the British Minibike Championship.
 
The latest event took place at Ellough Park Raceway in Suffolk where Liam continued to improve on his previous races, results as follows:
 
Race 1 – 15th position
Race 2 – 14th position
Race 3 – 13th position 
 
Well done Liam, keep enjoying it!
 
The next event will be held at Sisters Raceway in Wigan on 16-18 September – Good luck!
 
Liam Trinder in The British Minibike Championship
 
Hillrise Stonework - Dry Stone Walling Course
 
Smith & Sons Bletchington have teamed up with Hillrise Stonework to deliver an exciting opportunity to learn the traditional practice of dry-stone walling at our Whitehill Quarry site. Led by Richard Gray from Hillrise Stonework, a professional Member of the Dry Stone Walling Association with over 40 years experience in restoring traditional structures, this course will take you through all the ins and outs of dry-stone walling no matter your experience level. If you'd like to get involved, you can find more information about the course. Additionally, if can book yourself onto this course.
 

 

 

Chipping Norton Town Festival Sponsorship
 
To ensure the safety of the volunteers at Chipping Norton Town Festival 2022 on Sunday 5th June, we donated Hi Vis jackets and the volunteers looked very smart!
 
Volunteers of Chipping Norton Festival Wearing Hi Vis Jackets
 
Witney Crusaders U10 Sponsorship
 
Smiths Bletchington kindly sponsored Witney Crusaders under 10’s football team that allowed them to purchase a new team kit for the 2021 /2022 season.
The boy’s have had a remarkable unbeaten season in the league and were lucky to make it into the U10 Champions Cup Season 2021/2022 final against Deddington.
The boys unfortunately lost in the final, but they can all be very proud of their achievement, and all received a lovely trophy for their hard work.
 Smiths Sponsorship of Witney Crusaders U10
 

Clifton Hampden Cricket Club

Smiths & Songs Bletchinton are proud to be sponsoring Clifton Hampden Cricket Club! We hope you all have a great season!

Smiths Sponsorship of Clifton Hampden Cricket Club

Lower Windrush Valley Project (LWVP)

The LWVP was set up in the 1990’s by Oxfordshire County Council, with West Oxfordshire District Council, to develop a co-ordinated after-use strategy for the Lower Windrush valley which has been and continues to be, extensively worked for minerals.

The project works closely with mineral operators, landowners and the community to co-ordinate, implement and help manage projects that improve the landscape, biodiversity and public access of the project area.

The valley comprises 28km2 of West Oxfordshire, incorporating the flood plain of the River Windrush between Witney and its confluence with the Thames at Newbridge.  Smiths’ Gill Mill gravel pit is a key operation within the area.

Smiths are a founding partner of the project and continue to make a significant contribution through funding and resources to deliver its objectives. We work very closely with the Project Officer and, as both mineral operator and landowner, sit on both the Steering and Technical Advisory Groups. Smiths also manage the Rushy Common Nature Reserve and the nearby Tar Lakes amenity area as well as the northern section of the long distance Windrush Path between Witney to Thames at Newbridge, the eventual completion of which is a key objective of the project. 

Linear Fisheries (Oxford) Ltd

A major development on the company’s restored gravel pits in West Oxfordshire, Linear has given the angling public the opportunity to pursue high quality carp fishing in wonderful countryside. The company is keen to make the fishery available to all those interested in angling, and in 2005 installed purpose built fishing platforms with adjacent toilets to accommodate disabled anglers. Linear is keen to encourage the next generation of anglers and sponsors an annual childrens competition on their waters. To find out more about Linear Fisheries, please visit their website.

St Giles Church, Bletchington

Bletchington, a few miles north east of Oxford, is the Smith family’s home village and adjacent to the company’s head office at nearby Enslow. The village church of St Giles has been the location for many family occasions, with earlier generations of the family laid to rest in the church yard.

The company facilitated landfill tax funding to help with the restoration of the church, and also made a significant donation to procure a sixth bell for the belfry. As a result, the bells were able to be rung for the millennium.

Bletchington Sports & Social Club

The company has been a keen supporter of the village social club, donating in many and varied ways and helping to build it up to the thriving organisation it has become. Members of the family have played for the cricket section for many years, which now competes as Oxford & Bletchington Nondescripts Cricket Club. The company is also a shirt sponsor for the football section.

Oxford United - End of Season Awards 2021/22

Smith & Sons Bletchington are proud to have once again sponsored the Jack Casley Young Player of The Year Awards at Oxford United Football Club’s End of Season Awards that took place Sunday 24th April, 2022. Pictured below, Andrew Smith from Smith and Sons Bletchington presented James Golding the Jack Casley Young Player of The Year award for his performance over the last season. If you would like to know more about the award ceremonies, please visit Oxford United’s website.

Andrew Smith Presenting James Golding YPoTY Award

James Golding, Andrew Smith, Smiths' team members

Pictured above: Andrew Smith, James Golding and members of the Smiths group celebrating James’ success as the Jack Casley Young Player of The Year. 

Smiths and Sons of Bletchington are proud sponsors of Stow on the Wold RFC

Smiths and Sons are delighted to be sponsoring Stow on the Wold RFC U16s team.  Ric Clemmey and John Bell presented the new match kits and Ric was presented with a club tie.
 
Good luck boys in all your forthcoming matches!
 
On the 18 September Stow on the Wold RFC U16s also honoured a minute silence for the Queen.
 
Smith & Sons have been sponsoring Liam Trinder (Quarry Foreman at Smiths Whitehill Quarry) during the 2022 British Minibike Championship.
 
The last event of the championship was held at Clay Pigeon Raceway in Dorchester which Liam ended the season in 17th position out of 62 overall.
 
An amazing achievement for his first season, well done Liam!
 
We look forward to seeing you race in next year’s championship.
 
 
 
Smiths & Sons have received delivery of the first of two Volvo FM tractor units to go on the road this week.
 
The make and model have been chosen for the fuel economy, overall performance, competitive pricing & dealer backup.
 
Both vehicles have been fitted with additional VRU safety equipment and driver safety systems.