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NSBRC Joins Northcot Brick to Mark 100 Years of Traditional Brickmaking
In 2027 the NSBRC will celebrate twenty years of serving the self build community, and (knowing Team NSBRC) we will no doubt be celebrating that milestone. But, we have been blown away by our exhibiting partner Northcot Brick, who this month, are marking a centenary of traditional brickmaking!
A trusted name since 1925, and known for their rich colours, character and craftsmanship, Northcot Brick continues to be the choice for stunning self-builds and heritage projects alike.
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UK homes at the centre of net zero push, says Parliamentary report
Retrofitting homes is vital for the UK to meet its 2050 net zero target, according to a new report by the Energy Security & Net Zero Committee.
Four in five homes that will be occupied in 2050 have already been built. With that in mind, the report highlights retrofitting homes as one of the most impactful strategies to cut emissions, reduce energy bills, and enhance living standards across the country.
Read the full report here, or take a look at the summary below…
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NSBRC Featured on BBC1’s Politics South
We’re pleased to share that the National Self Build & Renovation Centre was featured on BBC1’s Politics South on Sunday 29th June.
The programme, hosted by Peter Henley, explores current political issues across the South of England. In this episode, our MD Harvey was invited to discuss the importance of energy efficiency in our homes - a topic that’s becoming ever more critical as we face more extreme weather conditions and rising energy costs.
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NSBRC - Proud Sponsors of FC Abbey Meads U15s
We are committed to support our local community and as part of this we are delighted to sponsor the kit of local Under 15s football side, FC Abbey Meads, based in Swindon. The team will play in the North Wiltshire League, Division 1, in the 2025-26 season and have high hopes for success.
The team were presented with their new kits during a Parents & Players evening, held at the NSBRC, when their two dedicated volunteer coaches set our their plans and expectations of the boys for coming season.
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Meet our Employee Owner of the Year - Katy Ashcroft
We are delighted to announce that Katy Ashcroft is our ‘Employee Owner of the Year’!
We presented this award at our recent 'EO Day' celebration, a day which Katy had organised for our whole team at Go Ape - a fellow Employee Owned Company. This was a wonderful day, full of fun and team building activities, allowing colleagues to spend time with team-mates they might not work with every day. This was the perfect moment to celebrate her outstanding contribution to the team over the past year and beyond.
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June Trade Village Newsletter 2025
28/06/2025Our Trade Village is home to more than 200 permanent exhibiting partners, selected for their reputable and relevant services and their expertise in the self build and renovation community. Join us at upcoming events to meet our friendly exhibitors and explore their fantastic stands during your next visit!
Keep reading to discover the latest offerings at the NSBRC...
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Celebrating 11 Years of Employee Ownership with a Day of Adventure at Go Ape! 🌳
On Monday 23rd June, we celebrated our 11th Employee Ownership Day at Go Ape, another proudly employee-owned business. We spent the day doing tree-top challenges, team building, and plenty of laughs - all set against the beautiful backdrop of Swinley Forest, and it was the perfect place to reflect on what makes our team so special: collaboration, shared purpose - and a good dose of courage at points!
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NSBRC is now B Corp Certified
10/06/2025We are proud and excited to announce that the NSBRC has achieved B Corporation™ (B Corp™) Certification!