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Would you be able to use this on top of a henchman ladder to do the tops of hedges?"
Would you be able to use this on top of a henchman ladder to do the tops of hedges?"
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BR800 recall
It looks like Stihl BR800 blowers have been recalled - more info here: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-stihl-br-800-backpack-blower-2511-0019
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Echo PB9010T
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Winter Work Opportunity
This is a message to anyone who is time flexible and within reasonable commuting distance of Heathrow Airport. We are currently recruiting for operatives who would be interested in driving snow ploughs and other roles at the airport.All of the work is airside, full training is given (for which you will be paid for). You will only be required if snow is forecast to settle so the work can be easily worked around your own schedules.If you are interested or have any question please leave your…
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Winter Work Opportunity.
This is a message to anyone who is time flexible and within reasonable commuting distance of Heathrow Airport. We are currently recruiting for operatives who would be interested in driving snow ploughs and other roles at the airport.All of the work is airside, full training is given (for which you will be paid for). You will only be required if snow is forecast to settle so the work can be easily worked around your own schedules.If you are interested or have any question please leave your…
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As a SME we try to support other local independent businesses. We are lucky to have a large multi franchise machinery dealer locally who will match internet prices and gives exceptional support when problems arise, so will never buy machinery off the net.However this is not so easy with hand tools etc, currently looking to buy some Bulldog hand tools as we rate the brand and quality. We have 2 local independent hardware shops but the prices quoted are well in excess of 50% more than off the…
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