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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: 8TH - 14TH FEBRUARY 2021 The 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week will highlight the beneficial impact apprenticeships can have on communities, local businesses and regional economies. This year's theme is “Build the Future” and the aim is to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships can help ensure individuals are given the right opportunities to build the skills...

Children’s Mental Health Week: 1st - 7th February 2021 Children’s Mental Health Week is running from 1st – 7th February 2021, and the theme this year’s is “express yourself” and is raising awareness around why this is so important for our children’s mental health. We have put together our top 5 suggestions for activities to allow children to express their creativity and feelings, and where you can find additional support for your child’s mental health. The first Children’s Mental Health week was launched in 2015 to “shine a spotlight” on why supporting children in this area is so important. The event is organised by Place2Be, the UK’s leading school-based children’s mental health charity who believe that no child should have to face mental health problems alone.[1] Continue reading →

Big Energy Saving Week 2021 is here! Our experts give their Top Tips to help you start saving energy, money and help the environment. Big Energy Saving Week 2021 is running from 18th to 24th January and is part of the Big Energy Saving Winter national campaign to encourage people to look at how they can reduce their carbon footprint...

As a tradesman, how can you save money in 2021? Follow our expert's top money saving tips to find out more... Whether you’ve been in business for years or you’ve just started up, managing your money and time is an essential aspect of being ‘in the trade’. We’ve put together some money saving tips for tradesmen to help you kickstart the new year the right way. Continue reading →

Choosing the best Smart Thermostat for your home can be confusing Our buyer's guide will help you buy the right Smart Heating Thermostat In today’s ‘smart’ technology world, we’ve become accustomed to having everything at the touch of button or controlled by our voices, from smartphones and watches to TVs, security systems, lighting and smart heating. Continue reading →

Don't let the winter stop you completing your projects! Handy tips from our experts for keeping warm and looking after your tools during winter Winter may not be the most inviting time of the year to work outside, but with our winter and safety workwear to keep you toasty and our winter essentials providing you with everything you need to complete your projects, what's stopping you? It is the perfect opportunity to give your hand tools a tidy up and make sure those power tools are in tip top condition. Continue reading →

At JT Atkinson, we always endeavour to put our customers first and support our local communities, which is why on International Men's Day 2020 we want to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around men's mental health. Continue reading →

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED TO OUR 2020 FUNDRAISER! Continue reading →

Let us help you achieve your dream bathroom Handy tips from our experts for your bathroom renovation Renovating your bathroom can seem a little daunting, but with expert advice, the right design and some help along the way, your dream bathroom can become a reality. With some creative thinking, you can refresh your bathroom on any size budget. You may not always need to renovate the whole bathroom, so instead you might opt for just a new shower or to revive your tired bathroom with new floor tiles. Continue reading →

A boiler is one piece of essential kit in any home, but it's usually taken for granted until something goes wrong! Boilers also need regular maintenance to ensure they continue to operate safely and efficiently. Getting this message across to customers is not always easy, but it is important for them to realise the importance of boiler maintenance, whether they’ve...