Bugols of Narberth

Press release-17/10/08

Pembrokeshire College Carpentry & Joinery NVQ3 student Rhydian Williams returned inspired from competing in the SkillBuild British final in Leeds recently. He was placed in the top 6 after 2 & half days of competition where regional finalists had to demonstrate their skills and accuracy to make and finish a door.

Lecturers & students in his class were very proud of his achievment & several students are interested in taking part in the SkillBuild competition next year as a result of Rhydian’s endeavours.

Rhydian is also determined to enter the competition again. ”It was a really good experience & will be good for my C.V. I would love to enter next year after gaining more experience as a joiner.”

”This year’s winner is 21 & had been in the competition 3 years running, so in theory i have another 3 opportunities to enter,” commented 18 year old Rhydian.

”I’m very fortunate as my employer, Bugols Of Narberth, is very supportive & Carl my boss gave me the week off to compete as part of my work experience.”

SkillBuild competitions are open to all 17-21 year olds currently training in construction through further education colleges or work-based apprenticeships.

Rhydian has gained a huge amount of knowledge & experience as a modern apprentice with Bugols of Narberth that combines attending college for 2 days a week in the 1st year & 1 day a week in the 2nd & 3rd year to achieve NVQs in Carpentry & joinery at levels 2 & 3.

On the 28th October, Bugols are off to the W8 Trade Exhibition for all Wood Manufacturing. W8 Working with wood is the two yearly focus point for all of the wood manufacturing industries. Joinery, construction and furniture manufacturers are central to W8 which is a ‘must see’ event for all those working in, with or around wood.

Internationally acclaimed chain saw artist, Andrew Frost, will be shaping The Beauty Of Wood at the exhibition.

Just a quick up-date on Rhydian. From Tuesday to Friday of this week he will be taking part in the British heat of the Skillbuild competition to be held in Leeds. We wish him all the best & will let you know how he gets on.

Rhydian got on really well in the competion . He had to make a ledge & brace door. Apparently he was in the top 6 students. It was a great experience for him & he did himself proud.

Congratulations to Rhydian!

Yesterday in Coleg Ceredigion, Rhydian Williams won the All Wales region of the Skillbuild ConstructionSkills competition in the Joinery section . From here he will go on to compete in the Nationals in Leeds this October.

Also, this Monday evening in Pembrokeshire College, Rhydian claims his 3rd award, Construction & Design Award 2008, In recognition of outstanding accomplishment & contributions in Carpentry & Joinery.

UPDATE: We are proud to announce that Rhydian Williams our CITB trainee has been awarded CITB student of the year through Pembrokeshire College. This is the second year running that Bugols of Narberth trainees have won this award - WELL DONE Rhydian!

PREVIOUS: Bugol’s success has come from a real team effort, with Oli and Carl fully encouraging their trainees. We firmly believe that our trainees are the craftsmen of tomorrow. For the past two years, both of our students, Nicholas Kelly & Rhydian Williams, who study at Pembrokeshire College have won the named ‘CITB trainee of the year‘.