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December Trade Village Newsletter 2023

Our Trade Village is home to over 200 permanent exhibitors, chosen for their respected and relevant offering and their knowledge and understanding of the self build and renovation community. 

Read on for this month's news and highlights from the Trade Village...


Gartec: Step into the future of platform lifts at our recently renovated stand

Explore cutting-edge design and discover innovative solutions that redefine your home.

Experience our demo Aritco HomeLift, showcasing its innovative screw and nut lift drive technology, highlighting both its functionality and style.
Our stand provides a hands-on experience, allowing visitors to appreciate the smooth ride and seamless integration of our lifts into any space.

Find Gartec at Stand 135 in the Trade Village.


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Fed up of hard water and limescale? Meet Halcyan!

Did you know that a scaled-up kettle takes longer to boil? In fact, limescale in the home can be a huge problem, adding up to £500 a year on energy bills! 

The Halcyan Water Conditioner treats hard water, removing existing limescale and preventing future build-up in your home. With a 30-year warranty, it's an investment in your home. Best of all, it's a truly fit-and-forget solution so it's entirely maintenance-free. Halcyan is THE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION for hard water.

Save 10% with code 'nsbrcmembers' and start protecting your home and your bank balance from the damage caused by limescale today! 

10% off our Whole House Units: The Favourite and The Castle
Expiry date: Jan 31st 2024

Find Halcyan Water Conditioners at Stand 180 in the Trade Village.


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Four Walls Group: Introducing Project Management at your Fingertips

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Are you project managing your build? Struggling to stay organised and avoid common self-build pitfalls? No budget to hire a project manager? We can help with that! 

Four Steps Ahead is a revolutionary new project management software designed specifically for self-builders. It condenses the knowledge, experience, and processes developed by Four Walls Group over two decades into a handy tool you can take with you anywhere.  

Four Steps Ahead is launching in January 2024. Want to be the first to find out more?

Find Four Walls Group in the Professional Services Hub at the Centre.


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Garden on a Roll: devised by garden designer Antony Henn to help people plant their very own, professionally designed, garden borders.

Many people waste time and money getting it wrong then lose interest in gardening altogether. Garden on a Roll solves this dilemma by its ingenious, life-sized, biodegradable planting plan with lettered plants to match!

This is how it works:

Simply choose the border you like from our 6 different styles, select the width and length you require and everything you need arrives at your door, including the appropriate plants.

It’s as easy as Planting by numbers!

Find Garden on a Roll at Stand 174 in the Trade Village.


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Solar-Shield: Save Smart by Shading Smart

Tailored for self builders, renovators and architects, our exterior shading solutions redefine the power of blinds.

Enjoy reduced heat gain, lower energy costs, more privacy, automated control and enhanced aesthetics. Unlike internal blinds, exterior shading blocks solar energy before it becomes a problem, resulting in significantly greater heat reduction. 

Choose exterior shading for a seamless blend of comfort and efficiency. Experience a cooler, more cost-effective home. 

Find Solar-Shield at Stand 202 in the Trade Village.

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Pura® NFC: the Complete Cladding Solution

Transform your dream home exterior with Pura® NFC.
This complete cladding solution will leave the exterior of your home looking stunning for decades as well as being durable and low maintenance. 

Whether it be for a new build or a renovation, Pura® NFC enables you to create a visually stunning home that has character, personality, and individual style.
By incorporating Pura® NFC into your design, you can have peace of mind, knowing that your exterior cladding keeps its vibrant beauty year after year, without the worry of maintenance.

Find Pura® NFC at Stand 96 in the Trade Village.

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July Trade Village Newsletter 2025

We are proud to introduce some of our newest exhibitors and fresh, upgraded stands at the Centre. Our partners are experts in self build and renovation, and are highly engaged in this community. Visit our upcoming events to meet them and explore their amazing displays!

Keep reading to discover the latest offerings at the NSBRC...

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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.

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…