Race for Life 2010 The Birdsall girls took part in this years Race for Life, held at Cassio Park in Watford on Sunday 27 th of June. Sunday was a day of rarity with brilliant blue sky’s and lots of sunshine, probably the only day of the year the girls were wishing for showers and cloud. The Birdsall girls half heartedly participated in the warm up, and eagerly joined the masses at the start line. We all got off to a good start, with a few storming off in front and leaving the rest of us behind. The ones lagging behind soon caught up and everyone found their own pace to complete the 5k. Dehydrating, aching and out of breath we all crossed the finishing line in good times. This is when we all reflected we probably should have warmed up properly before running. The day ended with ice creams and everyone went home in extremely good spirits. Thanks again to those who took part and those who came to support us. The Birdsall girls managed to raise over £500 for Cancer Research UK.   [more]

Birdsall Complete 24 Hour Cycling Relay Race Ride 24 track race took place on the 19 th & 20 th of June at the infamous Top Gear Track. This event was to raise money for Action Medical Research , a charity for sick and disabled children throughout the UK. This was the ultimate biking challenge! Riding day and night around the Dunsfold Test Track in Surrey, testing our boys speed, stamina, tactics and endurance. 330 riders took part with 81 teams and 5 solo riders. Kevin Warne a Lead Air Conditioning and Chiller engineer at Birdsall Services organised two teams of four to complete this mammoth 24 hour bike ride round the track. Thanks to Kevin for all his hard work in organising this event. The race started at 12pm on Saturday with the boys getting off to a good start, however the wind was relentless and didn’t let up all day and night ensuring this wasn’t going to be an easy challenge to complete, however the free food and massages went a long way to reviving our guys. Congratulations to Paul Birdsall (Managing Director), Kevin Warne, Mark Taylor, Chris Ward, Steve Orlando, Lee Duffy, Steve Maloy & Andy Smith on completing the 24 hour cycling relay. We managed to raise over £2600 for Action Medical Research. Thanks to everyone who helped us raise this sponsorship and family, friends and colleagues who came to support our cyclists.   [more]

HRP Competition Winner Congratulations to Richie Hollis runner up in HRP’s May competition. Richie Hollis entered HRP’s May competition “Know your stuff” and won third prize, a Flaring/Swaging tool. Richie Hollis is a lead engineer at Birdsall Services specialising in air conditioning , chillers and refrigeration. Richie is one of our air conditioning energy assessment engineers and has successfully completed two site assessments. Congratulations Richie. [more]

Berkhamsted round off title winning season with two figure victory. Birdsall Services have decided to focus upon supporting charities and organisations which are local in our community and close to your hearts. Our decision to support Berkhamsted football club was to help the club retain their grounds and keep playing football. Saturday 1 st of May. Berkhamsted vs Caddington . Kick off at 3:00pm A lively crowd of well over a hundred came to watch the final of division two witnessed at Broadwater this afternoon. Berkhamsted played a tremendous game, with visitors Caddington on the receiving of a ten goal drubbing that included two hatricks. FINAL SCORE 10 - 1 WIN TO BERKHAMSTED FC Lawence Bunker excelled up front for Berkhamsted, scoring a total of five goals across the course of the game, and substitute Steve Boad took just 23 minutes to score three. Berkhamsted’s top scorer for the season, James Armstrong netted two. After the game league officials presented Berkhamsted with the Division Two trophy to great applause. Manager Micky Vipond expressed his gratitude to the fans, who have played an integral part in Berkhamsted’s achievements. [more]

H.R.H Princess Alexandra Visits The British Home The British Home is an independent charity providing specialist care for people with long term illnesses and severe disabilities. The Patron of The British Home is HRH Princess Alexandra who visited the Home on Tuesday 18 th May 2010. She was welcomed by the Mayor of Lambeth and children from Crown Lane Primary School. The Princess unveiled a plaque inaugurating the Noelle Kelly Room named after former Matron and House Governor for over 20 years. During her visit, Princess Alexandra met many residents, volunteers and staff including Birdsall’s onsite facilities management team, our Managing Director, Chairman, Website Manager (John pictured to the right with the Princess) and our Marketing Coordinator. Afternoon tea was served on the lawn in a marquee donated by Birdsall while the Earl Grey Band added musical entertainment. [more]

The London Film Festival will be running from 14th- 29th October. This year brings a number of changes to the organisation of the festival. The UK Film Council is now the principle funder and a new awards scheme will see that winners are presented with them at a one off stand alone event. We have been working hard to ensure the site is running to its full operational standards, going beyond the call of duty to assist the FM’s in any way we can, to help prepare for the festival. [more]

Britain’s showpiece athletics event, the Aviva London Grand Prix, took place at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre as the highlight of the summer. The Grand Prix took place over the weekend of the 24th and 25th of July. Graham Watson (Facilities Manager at CPNSC) was very impressed with the way Birdsall completed tasks ahead of schedule and the general       management and implementation of operations. This years Aviva London Grand Prix saw the following events: Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump Pole Vault Javelin Shot Put Hurdles 100 Metres 200 Metres 400 Metres 800 Metres 5000 Metres 400 Metres Relay The atmosphere was brilliant and even the dark clouds and chance of rain didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirit. All events where extremely entertaining, however the real highlight of the evening was the final event, the men's 100 metres. This is the event that everyone had been waiting for. Eight runners from four different nationalities USA, England, Jamaica and Antigua. The favourite to win was Usain Bolt, and he didn't let his fans down. He was so fast it was all over in seconds, his fellow competitors didn't stand a chance. Bolt came first with an unbelievable time of 9.91 seconds. Special thanks to the Birdsall team at Crystal Palace, who ensured that the event ran smoothly. [more]

The Birdsall girls took part in this years Race for Life , held at Cassio Park in Watford on Sunday 28th of June. Sunday was a day of rarity with brilliant blue sky’s and lots of sunshine, probably the only day of the year the girls were wishing for showers and cloud. See the video at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2CvA4N5vwM The Birdsall girls half heartedly participated in the warm up, and eagerly joined the masses at the start line. We all got off to a good start, with a few storming off in front and leaving the rest of us behind. The ones lagging behind soon caught up and everyone found their own pace to complete the 5k. Dehydrating, aching and out of breath we all crossed the finishing line in good times. This is when we all reflected we probably should have warmed up properly before running. The day ended with ice creams and everyone went home in extremely good spirits. Thanks again to those who took part and those who came to support us. The Birdsall girls managed to raise £1000 with Birdsall’s contributing £250 to Cancer Research UK. [more]

Birdsall are delighted to announce that a partnership has been formed with Hoval. Hoval are an international boiler and burner manufacturer, their products are offered in more than fifty countries. Hoval have appointed Birdsall as their approved contractor for London and the south east. Birdsall will operate as a subcontractor to Hoval, providing commissioning, maintenance, repair and reactive services to Hoval customers. Initially eight Birdsall heating engineers will be trained between June and September of this year. Four engineers have completed the training with four engineers awaiting training in September. The training incorporates many of the Hoval products including gas, oil and wood fired boilers, burners and their TopTronic management controls. Hoval will recommend Birdsall to potential customers where Hoval boilers have been specified and Birdsall will recommend Hoval products to existing and new customers. Birdsall are looking forward to working closely with Hoval and developing a successful partnership. Thanks to all those involved in making this partnership possible. www.hoval.co.uk [more]

The British Home has chosen Birdsall to provide its facilities management services, following a tender process and several interviews. The British Home is an independent charity that provides specialised nursing and social care for people with long term medical conditions and severe disabilities. The home  accommodates up to 122 adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Our Contract Manager has impressed the home already by assisting in the facilities Management and will be based on site three mornings per week. Two handymen who know the home and its residents well, will join Birdsall and continue to serve the Home. It’s great for Birdsall to play a part in a very valuable social service. [more]

Birdsall would like to congratulate Brawn GP and all the team in their success. Birdsall have sent a letter of congratulations to Brawn GP for its magnificent achievement in winning both the drivers and constructors F1 championships. Back in November 08 things looked very bleak indeed for the team as Honda pulled out and no one was prepared to buy the team. Birdsall were one of the few suppliers prepared to continue working at the factory without a contract. We took that decision based upon the relationship developed with the factory over many years from the early days of BAR. In February with the team secure under the new Brawn ownership Birdsall were awarded with a new contract. Brawn GP went on to have an unbelievable season, one that they fully deserved. We’re proud to be associated with the Brawn GP team. [more]

The GLL Sport Foundation was launched in 2008 by its Patron Sally Gunnell. The aim of the foundation is to assist the development and success of young sports people. GLL Sport Foundation targets both financial support and free training membership to talented young sports people within the Boroughs where GLL operates its 65 leisure facilities. The support is designed to offer practical help and nurture talent striving for national and international success. In 2009 602 young athletes have received assistance from this foundation, making it one of the largest independent supporters of athletes in London. Without sponsorship this foundation would not exist and many young athletes would not be given the opportunities which they are now offered. Birdsall are extremely proud to be part of this foundation as we believe that more emphasis should be placed upon the positive impacts of sporting activities within communities. [more]

WOW, what a busy charity fundraising couple of months Birdsall have had! That’s not even mentioning the fitness training involved over the last 6 months. Sunday 21st June saw an early start for the Birdsall bike riding team. 5.15 am the bikes and ourselves were loaded onto our team van before being transported safely to Clapham Common where the 54 mile    London to Brighton bike ride commenced. Thirteen eager bike riders from Birdsall wound there way through London’s streets, where a few stops were inevitable due to traffic lights and the 27,000 cyclists taking part. Probably the most notorious part of the ride is Ditchling Beacon, which is where the route encounters the South Downs. With only a few miles to go a commanding view was to be enjoyed from the top, however the Beacon took no prisoners, and many of us after an initial attempt to cycle the unforgiving road gave up and walked to the summit. All thirteen cyclists completed the mammoth 54 miles from London to Brighton. The atmosphere was electric and the experience was unforgettable. Birdsall bike riders managed to raise a total of £2000 for the British Heart Foundation, with Birdsall donating over £200. Congratulations to the Birdsall Bike Riders. [more]