The Buxton Advertiser’s campaign to raise the money for a female quarry worker statue in Grin Low Woods has received a major boost thanks to local employer, Tarmac.
CHAPEL TOWN FOOTBALLERS CELEBRATE BEING BACK ON THE PITCH
Chapel-en-le-frith footballers are enjoying a double celebration this month. Not only have the restrictions been lifted so that they can train and play again; they also have a new and improved club mower which means the pitch is always match-ready.
NEW PLANT MANAGER AT TUNSTEAD CEMENT OPERATION
Alejandro Soria has been appointed as the new Plant manager at Tarmac’s Tunstead cement manufacturing operation.
Tarmac renews partnership to boost volunteering in the Peak District National Park
After a successful first five years in which Tarmac’s Tunstead team gave up thousands of hours to take part in volunteering days, the company has announced it has renewed its innovative partnership with the Peak District National Park Authority for another five years.
JUMBO TRAIN TRIALLED FROM TARMAC’S TUNSTEAD SITE
A partnership between Tarmac, Network Rail and Freightliner has taken advantage of the quieter railway network during lockdown to trial a ‘jumbo train’ to transport construction stone from Tunstead Quarry to London.
DANIEL TAKES TO THE SKIES FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Daniel Heyworth from Buxton clearly likes a challenge! Prompted by his 2020 Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, he is to face his fear of flying to take to the skies for a 10,000 feet sky dive to raise money for charity.
Lockdown makeover for Parwich Royal British Legion Club
Parwich villagers of all ages are counting down the days to the re-opening of the Royal British Legion Club, now that is being given a new lease of life through a grant from local company, Tarmac.
Tarmac grant completes 10-year project to revamp Buxton community centre
After a decade of hard work, a final project to transform St Anne’s Community Centre in Buxton into a versatile, multi-use hub has been completed.
How to ‘bee kind’ this February – bee hotel giveaway
This February Tarmac is spreading the simple message ‘bee kind’ to help raise awareness of the UK’s declining bee population, which is having a hugely negative impact on the environment.
Tarmac launches apprenticeship opportunities for Tunstead in 2021
As the UK celebrates the 14th National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), Tarmac announces it is offering six apprenticeship opportunities at its Tunstead site in 2021.









