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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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Latest articles


We’re Proud to Be Named Sustainable Business of the Year! 🌱

We’re thrilled to share that The National Self Build & Renovation Centre has been awarded ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the 2025 TBE (The Business Exchange) Awards!

The awards evening took place right here at our own venue in Swindon - using our spacious and unique setting to celebrate the incredible achievements of local businesses across Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Somerset.

We've officially launched our Brand New Retrofit Zone at the Centre!

We have now officially opened our inspiring new Retrofit Zone, a hands-on exhibit showing homeowners exactly how to upgrade their homes for better comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. If you’re looking to make your home cosier, cheaper to run and kinder to the planet, then this is a must-visit exhibit!

We were delighted to have local MP, Sarah Gibson, join us to cut the ribbon at the new exhibit’s official launch on Friday 7th November - just hours after we took home the title of ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at The Business Exchange Awards 2025. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to helping build better, sustainable homes, and doing better, sustainable business.

Our MD Harvey Fremlin Shortlisted for ‘Employee Owner of the Year’ at EO Awards

We are delighted that our fantastic MD Harvey Fremlin has been shortlisted for 'Employee Owner of the Year' in the prestigious UK Employee Ownership Awards! 👏🌟 Harvey has led our team of employee-owners since 2014 with incredible passion & vision and has taken the business from strength to strength over the past 11 years.

The awards, hosted by the eoa and sponsored by Baxendale Employee Ownership, recognise businesses and individuals who drive effective EO practices and empower employee owners to unlock Great EO impacts.