<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Champion Group: Latest News</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/</link><description>Basingstoke based company specialising in building and related activities of all types from scaffolding and tool hire to full office and housing developments.</description><copyright>copyright 2012 Champion Group</copyright><language>en-us</language><image><title>Champion Group</title><url>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/default/images/rss_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/</link></image><item><title>Champion Brickwork awarded SSIP Worksafe Contractor</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=46#panel46</link><description>
Champion BRickwork are pleased to announce that they been re-assesed and continue to hold the SMAS SSIP Worksafe Contractor Scheme certificate.
The evidence we have provided on our Health and Safety management  systems meets the requirements set o...</description><pubdate>30 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Brickwork gain Building Confidence Accreditation</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=45#panel45</link><description>
Champion Brickwork are pleased to announce they have acheived BuildingConfidence Accreditation from Achilles Information Ltd.&amp;nbsp;
Building Confidence is designed to raise accreditation standards in the construction industry.
For further informa...</description><pubdate>17 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Scaffolding awarded SSIP Worksafe Contractor</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=44#panel44</link><description>
Champion Scaffolding are pleased to announce that they been re-assesed and continue to hold the SMAS SSIP Worksafe Contractor Scheme certificate.
The evidence we have provided on our Health and Safety management systems meets the requirements set ...</description><pubdate>13 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Mansell Zero Harm Accreditation</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=43#panel43</link><description>
The Champion Group take safety very seriously and because of this we have agreed to participate in the Mansell Zero Harm Scheme.
The target of the zero harm scheme is :


Zero fatalities


Zero injuries to the public


Zero permanently di...</description><pubdate>06 Dec 2011 00:12:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Scaffolding  - Commercial Manager</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=42#panel42</link><description>
Barry Champion issued this press release "I am delighted to announce that Scott Edwards has agreed to become Champion Scaffolding&amp;rsquo;s Commercial Manager. Scott has many years experience within the Scaffolding Industry and was previously Champio...</description><pubdate>09 Nov 2011 00:11:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Scaffolding Vacancies</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=41#panel41</link><description>
Due to continued growth we have the following vacancies, Trainee Estimator/Surveyor and Experienced Scaffolding Estimator/Surveyor.&amp;nbsp; For more details click here</description><pubdate>24 Oct 2011 00:10:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight Air Ambulance</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=40#panel40</link><description>Over the past year the Champion Group, staff, suppliers and friends have been holding monthly dress down days and numerous events to raise money for their nominated charity for the year,&amp;nbsp; the Hampshire &amp;amp; Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. We are d...</description><pubdate>06 Oct 2011 00:10:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>St Michaels Hospice</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=39#panel39</link><description>
James Hemmings, one of our long standing Scaffolders, is running a half marathon on 2nd October 2011, in memory of his Dad, Paul Hemmings. James said"The last year of his life was very hard for him; he was diagnosed with Oesophageous Cancer in Febu...</description><pubdate>29 Sep 2011 00:09:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Proud Sponsors of Basingstoke Rugby Club</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=38#panel38</link><description>
The Champion Group are delighted to be sponsors of Basingstoke Rugby Club for the 7th year running.
We were drawn to this exemplary club not purely because it is local, but because it&amp;rsquo;s driven by a true desire to encourage activity within th...</description><pubdate>22 Sep 2011 00:09:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Scaffolders Required</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=36#panel36</link><description>Scaffolders and Scaffolder labourers required for various sites including East Grinstead,  Epsom, Basingstoke, South Coast. Long runs of work available. (must have valid CISRS  Scaffolder Cards.)
For more information or to apply, email: jobs@thecham...</description><pubdate>21 Jul 2011 00:07:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Bricklayers required - Immediate starts</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=28#panel28</link><description>Self employed Bricklayers, hod carriers and gangs (Pricework and Daywork) required for various sites. Long runs of  work available. (must have valid CSCS cards)
For more information or to apply email: jobs@thechampiongroup.co.uk
Please include your...</description><pubdate>13 Jul 2011 00:07:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>St Michaels Hospice 10k Sponsored Run</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=37#panel37</link><description>Martins Tool Hire are once again proud to be supporting St Michaels Hospice 10k Sponsored Run by donating the use of a generator for the event.
Get your running shoes on and join Claire Winter from ITVs &amp;lsquo;The Biggest Loser&amp;rsquo; in St. Michael...</description><pubdate>25 May 2011 00:05:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Coming Soon - Thwaites 3 Ton Hi Tip Swivel Dumper</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=34#panel34</link><description>Martins Tool Hire are pleased to announce the ongoing investment in their fleet with the addition of two new machines.
The Thwaites 3 Ton Alldrive Hi Tip Swivel Dumper, click here for spec sheet

The Takeuchi TB125, Fully Hydraulic Compact Excavat...</description><pubdate>03 Mar 2011 00:03:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Brickwork win Health and Safety Award</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=33#panel33</link><description>Champion Brickwork are delighted to announce they have been awarded Mansell Construction Zero Harm Health and Safety Award for January 2011 for the Mansfield Hall, Reading site.
Well done to our Foreman Ade Bedwell and all the team that make this ha...</description><pubdate>16 Feb 2011 00:02:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Tool Hire Brochure</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=32#panel32</link><description>Due to ongoing expansion of our fleet of plant and small tools, Martins Tool Hire are pleased to release their latest brochure showing available plant, hire periods and prices.
Click here to view or alternatively pop into our shop to pick up a copy.</description><pubdate>04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Solent Skills Festival</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=31#panel31</link><description>The Construction Experience comes to Fratton Park, PortsmouthOn 1st July 2010, Mansell introduced their Construction Experience Event at the EBP Careers and Skills Festival, held at Fratton Park in Portsmouth.&amp;nbsp; Over 800 students from local schoo...</description><pubdate>03 Nov 2010 00:11:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Group Supports Help for Heroes</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=30#panel30</link><description>
The Champion Group choose one charity every year to raise money for and do our bit to make real difference to the people who's lives are affected.
The Champion Group are proud to have been able to support the Help for Heroes charity over the past ...</description><pubdate>11 Oct 2010 00:10:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Newbury Real Ale Festival 2010</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=27#panel27</link><description>
Following the unprecedented success of the 2009 Newbury Real Ale Festival, the organisers have confirmed that this years&amp;rsquo; event will take place on Saturday 11th September 2010. &amp;nbsp;The event, to be held once again at Northcroft Park, will b...</description><pubdate>19 Jul 2010 00:07:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Just Arrived Camon Stump Grinder</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=25#panel25</link><description>Martins Tool Hire are pleased to announce they have taken delivery of a Camon C500 Stump Grinder.
The CAMON C500 Stump Grinder is a compact machine designed to remove unwanted tree stumps simply, safely and efficiently.This superb machine has the be...</description><pubdate>15 Jul 2010 00:07:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Pride in The Job Awards</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=29#panel29</link><description>Champion Scaffolding would like to congratulate John Dickinson of Banner Homes for winning Pride in the Job Quality Award for The Lillies, Riscomber, Berkshire in the NHBC 30 years of Pride in the Job Awards.
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Champion Scaffolding worked with...</description><pubdate>01 Jul 2010 00:07:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Brickwork Apprentices wins Awards</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=26#panel26</link><description>Two of Champion Brickwork's Apprenctices have been presented with awards at the BCOT Celebration of Student Success 2010 Construction and Interior Skills awards.
Grant Parkhouse for achieving the 2nd Year Award for Brickwork. Grant has shown a real ...</description><pubdate>30 Jun 2010 00:06:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Mini Dumpster JCB HT5 now available</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=24#panel24</link><description>Martins Tool Hire are pleased to announce they have taken delivery of a JCB HT5 Mini Dumpster.
The new HTD5 is a compact, walk-behind, hightip Dumpster designed by JCB to save you time, energy and money: in independent tests Dumpsters were found to ...</description><pubdate>02 Jun 2010 00:06:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Brickwork Vacancy</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=23#panel23</link><description>Champion Brickwork require price work Bricklayers to join existing pricework gangs. Earn up to &amp;pound;18 per hour. Long runs of work available. Epsom, Surrey Area. Must have CSCS Cards.
To apply email jobs@thechampiongroup.co.uk or call 01256 866000</description><pubdate>01 Jun 2010 00:06:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Champion Brickwork Vacancy</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=22#panel22</link><description>Champion Brickwork require an enthusiastic, self motivated individual to join our Brickwork Remedial Team.Reporting to the Finishing Supervisor you will be responsible for the rectifying of Brickwork remedials as necessary.The ideal candidate will ne...</description><pubdate>06 May 2010 00:05:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Christian Hughes nominated for Skillbuild</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=21#panel21</link><description>Congratulations to Christian Hughes.Christian has been chosen to represent Southampton College at the Southern Area heats of the Skillbuild competition.Christian is a year one bricklaying apprentice and we are delighted that he has been nominated for...</description><pubdate>10 Mar 2010 00:03:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Vacancies</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=12#panel12</link><description>Due to continued expansion we have the following vacancies:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Bricklayers&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Hod Carriers&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * Pricework Gangsrequired for jobs in Epsom, long runs of work available, must have valid CSCS card.For mor...</description><pubdate>20 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Jeans for Genes 2009</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=16#panel16</link><description>Jeans for Genes are the national charity which organises the annual fundraiser Jeans for Genes Day.






They help children and families affected by genetic disorders by
funding support services and research into the causes and cures of
the...</description><pubdate>02 Oct 2009 00:10:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>PTC Celebrate 25 years</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=17#panel17</link><description>The Champion Group would like to extend its congratulations to Philip Trant and PT Contractors who are celebrating 25 years in business. 
PTC recently settled into new offices in Nursling, Southampton. 
PTC share many of the same values as The Cham...</description><pubdate>29 Sep 2009 00:09:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Mike Treadwell wins safety award</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=15#panel15</link><description> The Champion Group take safety very seriously and as such we are delighted to announce that Mike Treadwell has won the July Safety Bonus from Balfour Beatty, Bournemouth. Well done Mike and keep up the good work.
Four of the six operatives consider...</description><pubdate>19 Aug 2009 00:08:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>2009 Newbury Real Ale Festival</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=14#panel14</link><description>    
Following the success of the 2008 Newbury Real Ale Festival, the organizing committee have announced that this years event will take place on Saturday  12th September 2009. The event, to be held once again at Northcroft  Park, will by the 6th A...</description><pubdate>15 Jul 2009 00:07:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Congratulations</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=9#panel9</link><description>The Champion Group would like to congratulate everyone involved with Basingstoke Rugby Football Club on successfully clinching promotion from London Division 2 after a hard fought season. To read the match report and for more information on Basingsto...</description><pubdate>20 Apr 2009 00:04:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Tool Hire Deals</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=6#panel6</link><description>To help all our customers Martins Tool Hire are currently offering credit crunch busting deals. 

Why not visit us or call 01256 819113 and see how much Martins Tool Hire can save your business.</description><pubdate>14 Jan 2009 00:01:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>The Hurst School</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=4#panel4</link><description> Shore Building Contractors are proud
to sponsor the annual production at the Hurst Community School and would like to wish all the cast and crew the best of luck.
You can find out more by contacting them at www.hurst.hants.sch.uk/ </description><pubdate>21 Nov 2008 00:11:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>The Importance of Culture</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=1#panel1</link><description>Shore Building Contractors (part of The Champion Group) are also proud to sponsor the Basingstoke Male Voice Choir. This melodious group of individuals offers a full season of concerts each year, invariably held to raise money for needy causes, both ...</description><pubdate>20 Aug 2008 00:08:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Rugby Sponsorship</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=3#panel3</link><description>The Champion Group is pleased to announce it has agreed to renew their sponsorship of Basingstoke Rugby Club. To see the press release please click here</description><pubdate>19 Aug 2008 00:08:00 +0000</pubdate></item><item><title>Subcontractor of the Quarter</title><link>http://www.thechampiongroup.co.uk/sub.php?id=90&amp;parent=3&amp;newsID=7#panel7</link><description>The Champion Group are please to announce we have been awarded the Moss Construction Subcontractor of the Quarter November 2007 - January 2008 for achieving an excellant standard of Safety, Health and Envirnmental performance.</description><pubdate>11 Feb 2008 00:02:00 +0000</pubdate></item></channel></rss>
