New Calando bath from Eurocare Showers

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EurocarePeople looking for accessible bathing with comfort built in need look no further than the brand new Calando bath from Eurocare Showers. The new Calando combines aesthetics with comfort and usability, and has been designed to meet demand from multi-user households for a low threshold, seat-less walk-in bath in which people can relax and recline.

Eurocare Showers marketing director Joanna Talbot says the Calando is ideal for future-proofing bathrooms, particularly in multi-generation households where some people may – either now or in the years to come – find it difficult to step into a full-height bath but still want to recline rather than sit upright:

“We’ve reduced the overall bath height to make it easier for anyone to step over the side, as well as incorporating a very low 70mm threshold when fitted on the floor joists – one of the lowest on the market today. This makes the Calando very easy to use,” she says.

“We’ve also included a number of design features to provide maximum comfort while bathing, such as contoured armrests and back, and we’ve made sure that the bath looks fantastic and will complement any bathroom.”

Reflecting the attention to detail for which Eurocare is renowned, the Calando features a slip-resistant tread to make it easier for people getting in and out of the bath, and there are no hazardous catches or operating devices.

For ease of installation and maintenance, the bath features clip on panels, as well as fully adjustable hinges and feet that enable installers to level it easily on site.

“We pride ourselves on designing and manufacturing bathing and showering products that are suitable for end users’ individual needs,” says Joanna. “The Calando is a perfect example, offering accessibility, safety, comfort and style at the highest standards, and giving customers even greater flexibility and choice.”

All of Eurocare’s bathing and showering products are designed and manufactured in the UK with the end user in mind. The new Calando will be available from 1 May.

Call 0844 801 0660 or visit the website HERE

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Vinci St Modwen joint venture has submitted its planning application

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plansVinci St Modwen joint venture has submitted its planning application for the £2bn regeneration of the 57-acre New Covent Garden Market site in Nine Elms, London with its partner, Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA).

The project provides new facilities for New Covent Garden Market, the UK’s largest fruit, vegetable and flower market, and releases 20 acres of surplus land for house-building. VSM is seeking permission for approximately 3,000 new homes on the south bank of the river Thames, as well as 135,000 sq ft of new office space and 100,000 sq ft of retail, leisure and community facilities, including shops, cafes and restaurants.

The designs build on the planning permission already secured by CGMA in 2012. The proposals will provide more than 500,000 sq ft of modern market facilities consolidated on one site. This will sit alongside a new Food Quarter, part of the new market, known as The Garden at New Covent Garden Market.

VSM has been working on the plans since signing its deal with CGMA in January 2013.

The development area sits between Vauxhall and Battersea bridges, scene of construction of new US and Dutch embassy buildings and, of course, the Battersea Power Station redevelopment. London Underground is planning an extension of the Northern Line and two new tube stations to serve all of this new development.

Subject to receipt of planning permission, VSM aims to start work on the new market next year.

St Modwen chief executive Bill Oliver said:

“This latest milestone is a hugely important step forward for this vital and complex regeneration project which will act as the gateway to the Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea Opportunity Area. Over the last 12 months, VSM has worked closely with CGMA and the market community, as well as key stakeholders, to refine these plans and present a world class development that will create jobs, attract investment and transform this important part of Nine Elms.

“We are now looking forward to working alongside Wandsworth Council to secure planning approval and, with CGMA, to transform the area into a lively and exciting new quarter for London.”

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Lakes Bathrooms accomplished new heights

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lakeLakes Bathrooms accomplished new heights with its team sponsored to complete the famous Three Peaks Challenge. Climbing in aid of two worthy charities, this adventure saw a team of 14 scale the three highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales, supported by their support crew of three.

Trekking through the day and night, the team climbed a total height of 3,407 metres, over a distance equivalent to a marathon, but at sharp ascent. Their 1,150 mile route started at midday on April 12 at the highest peak, Ben Nevis, and then took them south to Scafell Pike, which they climbed overnight, before finally conquering Snowden during the next day. The team completed their challenge in just under 26 hours; a disappointment as they set out to make it in just 24.

While the team ended up outside their target time for completing their epic challenge, they finished way beyond their fundraising target of £5,000 – with the current total running at over £7,500, they’re optimistic of raising even more for their chosen charities and invite donations at: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/teamlakes

The two charities that stand to benefit from the Lakes Bathrooms Three Peaks fundraising are The Little Princess Trust and Dorothy House Hospice Care. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland that have lost their own hair through cancer treatment.

Dorothy House Hospice Care, the second recipient of monies raised by the challenge, provides free, high-quality care to those with life threatening illnesses across Bath, North and West Wiltshire and parts of Somerset.

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Störmer Küchen launches Terracucina kitchen

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stormerThe flagship of the Störmer Küchen 2014 kitchens collection is the handle-less Terracucina kitchen designed by creative director, Stefano Semprebon. 

Taking its inspiration from the land, the design offers a simple progression from field to table in one central unit that features separate height delineated working areas: a tall granite or stone shelf block adjacent to the kitchen island incorporates fresh planted herbs.

The island itself features a granite or stone worktop and is designed as a wet and dry preparation and cooking area with an extended floating stone peninsula for dining.

With structured lines throughout, the Terracucina kitchen is available in two specific colourways: caramel with beige (seen here) and black with white and comes in a range of satin, gloss or matt finishes.

The horizontal cupboards and pull-outs contrast with the vertical front and side panels which are available in a number of natural textures including leather for added luxury. Internal storage units are finished with walnut and leather, or according to specification.

Established in 1958, the privately-owned Störmer Küchen brand has a fully owner-operated manufacturing base in Bielefeld, Germany. The company offers a five-year guarantee on its furniture and currently offers 300 fronts across four product groups.

According to Störmer Küchen, 50 percent of its kitchen furniture production is exported and it is available in the UK exclusively from Aeon Designs. Störmer’s kitchens are currently sold through 25 specialists in Britain, with plans for further expansion – include the launch of Störmer Küchen-branded studios.

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Ideal Boilers transform their manufacturing site

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idealboilersIdeal Boilers transform their manufacturing site and bring benefits to the business and the local environment.

Operations director, Doug Lloyd, said:

“The project has been underway since 2012 and is now entering its final clean-up phase. During that time, various strategic decisions were made, including the decision to close the foundry, removing its furnaces and chimneys and outsourcing that aspect of production. 

“This led to a necessity to consolidate production space, demolishing buildings that were no longer required, recycling materials and reusing the remaining space.

“Such has been the success of the new products that employment levels within the business increased, as new production and clerical jobs were created to meet the increased demand.

“It has been exciting to see the new site come together. Despite global increases in the cost of gas and electricity and the doubling of production, we have been able to cut our demand for gas, electricity and water by investing in energy-saving measures across the site, reducing our costs by 20%.

“We are considering the installation of solar panels to generate electricity and provide hot water on site, further reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

“Throughout the rationalisation on-site, we have worked to reduce waste, for instance reclaiming and recycling bricks for use throughout the UK on new housing projects.

“Taken as a whole the project has been cost neutral, and we will continue to reap the benefits for the foreseeable future. The reduction in the number of buildings means we have been able to reduce our rates bill. The reduction in energy consumption means we now have smaller carbon footprint and lower energy bills.

“We’re very excited that the project is nearing completion and are looking forward to building for the next 100 years on the heritage, innovation and hard work of the entire Ideal team.”

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