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New Mini Podcast Series Now Available – Our Employee Owned Journey

NSBRC | Employee Owned Podcast

Welcome to the National Self build & Renovation Centre’s four part podcast on employee ownership, recorded in the summer of 2023.

Reflecting on our first nine years of employee-ownership, we want to, via these bite-size recordings, share our ‘real life’ insight on employee ownership and reveal what we’ve learnt along the way.



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Janet Surr is the Presenter for the Entrepreneur Show on Swindon 105.5.

She has a broad range of business experience from large multinationals, as head of Marketing at Hasbro, to buying and selling her own small business.

Her radio show is a cause she believes in, helping new entrepreneurs navigate through the tough journey of starting and maintaining their entrepreneurial vision.

The Entrepreneur Show, Mondays at 2pm and repeated on Saturday at 4pm.

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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...

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF EXHIBITORS AT THE NSBRC

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…