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• Works at Lincoln County Hospital
  28th December 2011

  Seymour and Castle have been successful in their bid to supply and install temporary cabling infrastructure for the new Catheter Lab at Lincoln County Hospital. 

  
  

• New Sports Hall for Peterborough High School
  23rd November 2011

  Seymour and Castle are pleased to have been awarded the contract for a new Sports Hall facility at Peterborough High School, working alongside Langworth Builders. Work on this new build facility is due to start in April and should be completed well before the start of the new academic year in September 2012.

  
  

• New Partnership for Seymour and Castle
  31st October 2011

  Seymour and Castle have joined forces with Jetion Solar Europe to promote Jettion's products in the UK.  Together Jetion and Seymour & Castle have been successful in their application to join the YPO Pro 5 National Framework Agreement for the provision of Solar Photovoltaic technology systems to the public sector.

  Andrew Berry, Managing Director said "This is an excellent opportunity for us to promote both the skills base of Seymour and Castle and the high quality and competitively priced Solar PV product of Jetion to the public sector.  This partnership will also enable us to expand our renewable energy division supplying to both public and private sector alike."

  
  

• Seymour's Annual Ten Pin Bowling Event
  3rd October 2011

  In September the company held it's annual Ten Pin Bowling challenge, which was enjoyed by all who attended.  This year's overall winner was Andy Oliver from Edmundson Electrical, who jointly sponsored the event with Deta Manufacturers and Clymac Fire Systems.

  
  

• New Business Venture launched
  4th February 2011

  Seymour and Castle are delighted to be launching a new arm to their electrical contracting business by venturing into the world of renewable energy.  Although the company has worked on projects involving this type of energy before, they have been intensively training and have now launched a separate company, SCENERGY, which focuses solely on renewable energy, particularly PhotoVoltaics. 

  This form of energy relies panels which collect energy from daylight as opposed to sunlight, which solar panels rely on, ideal for our less sunny climate.  Energy used as it is produced is free, with any surplus going into the grid, with a payback from National Grid. It is ideal for anyone with a south facing roof, on any building or even on the ground. The paybacks from National Grid are excellent if anyone has the installation fitted before January 2012.  The rates will be reviewed after this date and may not be quite so generous, although the systems will still be very cost effective.

  Visit our new website at www.scenergy.co.uk for more details.

   

  
  

• Simon Heard Apprentice Award
  1st December 2010

  Simon Heard, a year 4 apprentice, along with Seymour and Castle directors Martin Wood and Andrew Berry, braved the snowy conditions to attend the JTL Regional Apprentice of the Year award ceremony at Pride Park in Derby.

  Simon was nominated as one of the top ten apprentices in the region, though sadly, didnt win the overall title.  He was rewarded for his efforts by his employers with a multi-function test instrument.  Seymour and Castle are proud to nurture the talents of young apprentices, seeing them as the future of the business. Congratulations to Simon on his achievements.

   

  
  

• Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Energy
  12th November 2010

  Seymour and Castle are excited to announce the introduction of a new technology to their renewable energy portfolio. The company is now fully certified and MCS accredited to design, install, test and commission Solar Photovoltaic Systems locally and across the UK. For more information, please see our Renewable Energy page.  

  
  

• Electrical Times Electrical Contractor of the Year 2010
  12th November 2010

  Seymour and Castle recently attended the Finals of the Electrical Times Contractor of the Year 2010, held at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London.  One of six finalists, sadly, on this occasion, we were unsuccessful.

   

  
  

• New Recruits
  9th September 2010

  Tomas Boswell and Alex Topham have recently joined the company apprencticeship scheme.  These two new recruits are employed in partnership with the JTL training body.   Good luck to Tomas & Alex in the new career.

  
  

• Training
  8th September 2010

  As part of Seymour and Castle's commitment to Health & Safety, four of our operatives have recently successfully attended a 2 day SSSTS training course.  This supervisory course ensures that lead engineers are fully conversant with the latest amendments.  A further six operatives will undergo the same training in October 2010.

  Director Martin Wood and Project Manager Andrew Bradley are halfway through their five day SSMTS course which is a similar course aimed at company owners and managers.

  Company Directors Andrew Berry and Martin Tubb are already enrolled to attend in October 2010.

  
  

• New contracts for Seymour and Castle
  7th September 2010

  Despite the recession biting even harder this year, Seymour and Castle are delighted to have been awarded the following contracts.

  Xergi, Denmark - New Bio gas power station at Wrangle

  John Martin Hoyes - Extension at Caistor Primary School

  Kier Marriott - New Hartsholme Primary School in Lincoln in partnership with Mouchel

  Kier Marriott - Refurbishment and extension of Ingoldmells Primary School in partnership with Mouchel

  Trent Valley Construction - New Fire Station at Wragby for Lincolnshire Fire Brigade in partnership with Mouchel

  Trent Valley Construction - New Community Centre at Balderton for the Salvation Army

  Simon Construction - New Primary Care Trust in Newark in partnership with Derry Mechanical

  Gelder Construction - Main building refurbishment of University of Lincoln

  Gelder Construction - St Barnabas Hospice 

  
  

• Regional Apprentice of the Year 2010
  4th September 2010

  Following his recent success in passing his AM2 exam at the first attempt, apprentice Simon Heard has been shortlisted as one of ten nominees for the Best Apprentice in the JTL East Midlands Awards Ceremony to be held on the 30th November 2010 at Pride Park Stadium.  We wish Simon the best of luck. 

  
  

• Electrical Contractor of the Year Award 2010
  1st September 2010

  Seymour and Castle has been nominated to the Electrical Times Electrical Contractor of the Year 2010.  This nomination has met with some success as the company has been selected to attend the Final Award Ceremony in London on 21st October 2010 where they are competing against five other successful finalists.  Fingers crossed that the company follows Jonathan Willson's successes of last year.

  
  

• Company Features in Electrical Times Magazine
  25th May 2010

  Due to the recent success of Seymour and Castles young apprentice, Jonathan Willson, winning several awards as Electrical Apprentice of the Year, the Electrical Times have published a feature article about Seymour and Castle in its May edition.  The feature focuses on the investment in training of apprentices, something that the directors of Seymour and Castle believe is the key to the future success of the business to keep it moving and growing with fresh ideas and training.

  This article can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

  http://www.electricaltimes.co.uk/features/article.asp?articleid=5441

  
  

• CHAS accreditation renewed
  21st May 2010

  Seymour and Castle have successfully renewed their CHAS accreditation for another year.  This ensures that we have the correct procedures in place with regard to Health and Safety and training matters.  It is a primary requirement for all of our major contractor clients, including local authorities, health trusts, educational authorities and other public sector employers.

  To see a copy of this certificate click here.

  
  

• Contracts Recently Awarded to Seymour and Castle
  20th April 2010

  Seymour and Castle are happy that, despite recent setbacks within the building industry due to the current recession, they have been awarded the following contracts:-

  Interserve - Rebuild of Melior College, Scunthorpe

  Baggley Jenkins -  Refurbishment of ground floor office complex at Spire Walk Business Park, Chesterfield, for Lincolnshire NHS Shared Services

  Lincoln University - CCTV and door access systems to the Engine Shed Theatre

  Whartons Agriculture - Extension to corn drying facility at Authorpe near Louth

  Bentalls of Scunthorpe - Design and Build of control panel for export to Ethiopia

  Mouchel - Upgrade of lighting for Toynton All Saints School

  Trent Valley Construction - Design and Build of new village hall facility, The Hub Bassingham and New Cadet Centre at Robert Pattinson School in North Hykeham

  Derry Mechanical - Design and build of 6 new Football Pavilions for Leicester City Council

   

  
  

• More success for Seymour and Castle Apprentices
  12th March 2010

  Following on from the recent success of Jonathan, congratulations go out to Simon Heard for his success in passing his AM2 exam at the first attempt.  Simon now needs to complete his apprenticeship portfolio to gain fully qualified electrician status.   Well done Simon.   

  
  

• NATIONAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR 2009 AWARD
  25th February 2010

  After winning the electrical industry Regional Apprentice of the Year 2009 for the East Midlands region, Jonathan Willson was last night crowned JTL National Apprentice of the Year in an award ceremony in London.  At the presentation he was accompanied by his girlfriend, proud parents, the three Seymour and Castle company directors and host JTL East Midlands region representatives, none of them knowing but not surprised that he was announced the National winner.

  An elated Jonathan was given his award along with a cheque for £1500.  A delighted spokesman for Seymour and Castle said "Its absolutely fantastic!"

  Congratulations go out to Jonathan for the best achievement yet in his list of awards. 

  
  

• Meridian Leisure Centre open its doors to the public
  8th February 2010

  The Meridian Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public early in February, to much acclaim.  Thousands of people have made use of the facility already.  The centre boasts a state of the art fitness suite, competition sized swimming pool as well as function rooms, dance studio and IT suite for use by pupils of Monks Dyke Technology College.

  Seymour and Castle are proud to be involved in such a project, particularly the fact that they completed their works on time and within budget.

  
  

• Electrical Apprentice of the Year 2009
  23rd December 2009

  Jonathan Willson has achieved yet another great award by winning the Electrical Apprentice of the Year 2009 award, sponsored by the NICEIC, through the Electrical Times.  For this hard fought award Jonathan was considered to be an "outstanding candidate" due to his diligence, temperament, practical and academic abilities.  

  Details of this award can be seen in the attached PDF document.  Click here to view.

  
  

• Contracts awarded to Seymour and Castle
  21st December 2009

  Seymour and Castle have recently been awarded the following contracts:-

  6 new sports pavilions for Leicester City Council, working in partnership with Derry Ltd. 

  New extension to Friskney Primary School. 

  Working in conjunction with New Linx Housing Trust to upgrade fire alarm systems in residential units in the Lincolnshire region.

  Lincoln City Hall office refurbishment, phases 1 and 2.

  Phase 2 fit out of Floor B, Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby.

   

  
  

• East Midlands Apprentice of the Year 2009 won by Seymour and Castle employee
  11th November 2009

  Once again Jonathan Willson has made the directors and all the team at Seymour and Castle very proud, by winning the JTL Apprentice of the Year 2009 for the East Midland Region.  Jonathan was presented with his award and a cheque for £700 at the regional award ceremony on Thursday 5th November at Pride Park Stadium, the home of Derby County Football Club.  He has now been invited to attend the JTL National Award Ceremony at the Tower of London on the 24th February 2010, where the national winner will be selected from the 10 regional winners.  The winner of this prestigious award will not only recieve an award, but also a cheque for £1500.  We wish Jonathan every success for this event. 

  This is on top of another great achievement last month when Jonathan won the Electrical Industry Awards 2009, Electrical Apprentice of the Year.  A fantastic achievement for both Jonathan and Seymour and Castle.  A great year for Jonathan, our congratulations on all his successes.

   

  
  

• Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth due to open in February
  10th November 2009

  The new Louth Leisure Centre, named the Meridian Centre by local councillors, is due to open its doors to the public early in February 2010.  This development will offer local people use of its superb facilities as iIt contains a state of the art fitness suite as well as a competition sized swimming pool for use by local clubs and schools as well as the general public.  There is also a large sports hall which can be used for badminton, cricket training, football, as well as a dance studio and IT suite for use by Monks Dyke Technology College.

  Seymour and Castle are proud to have delivered this contract on time and within budget.

  
  

• Jonathan Willson Wins Electrical Industry Award
  28th October 2009

  Jonathan Willson, in his last year of apprenticeship has won a prestigious national award.  Jonathan has recently been announced as the Electrical Apprentice of the Year 2009 in the Electrical Industry Awards 2009 for the Electrical Times.  The November issue of the Electrical Times will feature a special supplement highlighting Jonathan's achievement.  Our congratulations go out to Jonathan on yet another award.  He must certainly be top of the list for the best young apprenctice that Seymour and Castle have ever had the pleasure to employ and we hope he will go all the way to the top within the company.  Jonathan has also once again reached the top ten of the Young Apprentice of the Year for the East Midland Region, the winner of which will go forward to the National Awards to be held in London.  The winner will be announced at the Regional award ceremony to be held in November, which Jonathan will attend with the company directors.  We wish him every success.

  
  

• Major refurbishment coming to Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital
  24th October 2009

  Seymour and Castle are delighted to have been chosen do work on the refurbishment of the B floor at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby.  This 18 month contract will see the B floor totally upgraded in both electrics and design, giving the hospital a fresh new look.  Completion should take place in early 2011. 

  
  

• Refurbishment of Seacroft Motors at Mablethorpe
  23rd October 2009

  Seymour and Castle are delighted to have been awarded the electrical contract, alongside local builder Will Coffey, for the refurbishment of the Ford garage, Seacroft Motors, in Mablethorpe.   

  
  

• New van fleet for Seymour and Castle
  22nd October 2009

  Seymour and Castle have just taken delivery of a new fleet of 13 vans to replace some of the older vehicles.  The new vehicles are VW Combo vans instead of Vauxhall, which are a better utility vehicle for the electrical industry.  This confirms the directors commitment to the future development and success of the company.

  
  

• New Louth Leisure Centre set to open on 2nd January 2010
  30th September 2009

  The new Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth is set to open to the public on 2nd January 2010.  Work has been ongoing all year with the project nearing its completion.  The building is almost complete, with the groundworks outside being prepared for the finishing touches.  Seymour and Castle are looking forward to the job reaching a successful conclusion,  and to the grand opening in the New Year.

  
  

• Bowled over by Seymour & Castle
  26th September 2009

  The whole team at Seymour & Castle recently enjoyed a bowling evening at Cleethorpes Bowling Alley.  This event is aimed as a team building exercise as well as a fun night out.  Every member of Seymour and Castle are invited to attend, with teams being set up on the night to play for the trophy.  Some excellent bowling created some very high scores, with the winning team, the highest individual score and the most strikes walking away with a prize.  A good night was had by all who attended.

  
  

• Scunthorpe General Hospital revamp in progress
  8th September 2009

  Scunthorpe General Hospital is currently undergoing a refurbishment to the Gynaecological and Childrens Facilities.  Seymour and Castle are pleased to be involved in this project which will see a major facelift of these facilities.  Works are due to be completed in May next year.

   

  
  

• Clifton Park 1st phase is completed
  29th June 2009

  June 2009 sees the completion of the Activity Building at Clifton Park, Rotherham, for Rotherham City Council.  This is the first phase of a large regeneration project which sees us working alongside UCS Civils.

  
  

• Apprentices pass with flying colours
  26th June 2009

  Three of our young apprentices have recently passed their exams to become fully qualified electricians.  We congratulate Jonathan Willson, Matthew Addison and Barry Loose on their success.

  
  

• Everest conquered by Lincolnshire man
  14th April 2009

  Sponsored by Seymour and Castle as well as many others, Roger Parker of RPA Mechanical & Electrical Engineers successfully climbed up the north column of Mount Everest in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.  Congratulations to Roger on his outstanding achievement.

  
  

• 10th Annual Dinner Dance
  31st March 2009

  Seymour and Castle recently enjoyed its 10th annual dinner dance at the Kenwick Park Hotel in Louth.  The dinner dance is a tradition started when Chris Myers and Andrew Berry took over 10 years ago, and is enjoyed by all those who attend.  All employees are invited, along with their partners, and this year, a splendid meal was followed by live music by local group, Hard Times, whose drummer used to work for Seymours, and dancing to the resident disco. 

  
  

• New Housing Association contract secured
  18th March 2009

  Seymour and Castle have recently secured a contract for a new 48 dwelling assisted housing scheme in Grantham, working with Lindum Construction for Lace Housing Association.  This will supply a variety of different dwellings for local people.

  
  

• Seymour Castle Launch New Website
  4th February 2009

  Seymour and Castle welcome you to our new website.  We have been working hard to produce a new updated website, which will give information of projects we have been associated with, as well as forthcoming projects.  There will be regular updates to our news items, and facility to meet our staff.
  

  
  

• Retirement of Seymours faithful secretary
  12th January 2009

  Ann Adlam recently took early retirement after many years faithful service to Seymour and Castle.  Ann joined the company 29 years ago, with original owners, Rob Seymour and Brian Castle.  Although she was sad to be leaving, Ann left with good wishes from many friends and colleagues, both old and new, with several farewell bashes and lots of champagne!!  Ann is currently enjoying her leaving gift of a new greenhouse, as well as indulging her favourite hobby of shopping for shoes!!

  
  

• Seymour & Castle win prestigious Louth Leisure Centre Contract
  5th January 2009

  Seymour and Castle have been appointed main electrical contractor for the new Louth Leisure Centre project.  This will bring a much needed and long awaited facility to the town.

  Work has already started on the infrastructure, with Seymour and Castle due to start works sometime early in 2009.

  We will keep you posted of news and pictures of progress as the project develops.

  
  

• Jonathan Willson up for young apprentice award for 3rd time
  21st October 2008

  Jonathan Willson, Seymour and Castle's star apprentice, was nominated yet again for an award for young apprentices.  He was ranked in the top ten apprentices within the East Midlands Area.  Jonathon was hoping to make this his hat-trick but sadly, the award went to someone else this year, but well done to Jonathon for making the top ten.

  
  

• New Wolds College opens
  30th September 2008

  Works have been completed on the New Louth Wolds College, including those services done by Seymour and Castle.  This facility was officially opened by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne.  The new college offers a diversity of courses for young and old alike.  Seymour and Castle are proud to be involved in such a much needed project.

  
  

• New Sports Pavilion for Louth
  17th September 2008

  Seymour and Castle are delighted to have completed their part of the new Louth Sports Pavilion.  This sports pavilion, located on the London Road in Louth, is a welcome improvement to the sporting facilities offered, with new changing rooms, store rooms, and multi use hall. The newly laid pitch should be ready to be played on in the summer, ready for the new cricket season, and for the football season starting in August.

  
  

• New College for Louth
  23rd November 2007

  Seymour and Castle secure the order for Louth's New Wolds College on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council.  This project will see the arrival of a much needed facility in the town.  Situated behind Cordeaux Secondary School, the college will offer many new courses to the young people of the area.

  
  

• New Company Chairman for Seymour and Castle
  21st November 2007

  Chris Myers has accepted the role as Company Chairman with Seymour and Castle.  Chris recently decided to cut back his day to day role as company director, but retains an active and supporting role in retaining the company's excellent performance.

  
  

• Jonathon Wins Award for Second Year!
  17th October 2007

  Young Jonathan Willson, a second year apprentice with Seymour and Castle, has won a National Award for Young Apprentices, for the second year on the trot.  Jonathan scooped the Nottingham and Lincolnshire Apprentice of the Year award in a blaze of glory.  Seymour and Castle directors are incredibly proud of his talents, and hope that he has a long and fruitful career within the company.

  
  

• New Kit for Louth Old Boys Under 16's
  7th August 2007

  Louth Old Boys football team have just received their new football kit, sponsored by Seymour and Castle.  Andrew Berry, Managing Director of Seymour & Castle, presented their manager with the new strip as the season begins.  Seymour and Castle have been sponsoring this team for many years, and wish the team every success in this years league.

  
  

• Seymour and Castle Apprentice wins Award
  18th October 2006

  Jonathon Wilson, a first year apprentice with Seymour and Castle, has won a prestigious award for his efforts.  Jonathon beat of hundreds of contenders to grab the East Midlands Area Apprentice of the Year Award.  The company directors were at the award ceremony to watch Jonathon collect his award, and are very proud of this young man's achievements.

  
  

• New head office for Longhurst Housing
  22nd June 2006

  Longhurst Housing, a national housing association, have moved their head office to new premises in Boston.  Seymour and Castle were delighted to be entrusted with the electrical installation for this venture.

  
  

• Burton Waters grows once more.
  22nd September 2005

  Seymour and Castle have just completed another successful phase on the prestigious Burton Waters Marina Project near Lincoln.  A spokesman said that the company were very happy with the continued success and growth of the project, and are proud to be associated with such an innovative development.

  
  

• New factory for Louth
  9th November 2004

  Electrical works have been completed by Seymour and Castle on the new, state of the art, Fenland Laundry factory in Louth.  The company are extremely proud of their involvement in helping to bring new jobs into the local area.

  
  

• Another new Director for Seymour & Castle
  12th May 2003

  The Directors of Seymour and Castle are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Director to join their rapidly expanding team.  The company welcomes Martin Tubb as Director of Design to head up the new Design Department, so the company can now offer a complete design and buiid service for electrical installations.  

  
  

• Crop Drying Plant up and running.
  15th July 2002

  Seymour and Castle complete electrical works on the new Hi-tech Crop Drying Plant for Whartons Agriculture.   

  
  

• Award for Seymour and Castle
  10th October 2001

  Seymour and Castle were honoured to receive a Civic Trust Award for their contribution to the new Louth Bus Station project.  A spokesman said the company directors "were delighted" to receive this award.

  
  

• Big Move for Seymour and Castle
  14th July 2001

  Seymour and Castle have recently relocated their business to new premises on Tattershall Way in Louth after 30 years of trading from the old premises at Riverhead in Louth.  The new directors hope this will assist in the expansion of the company which, in the three years since they took over the business from original owners, Brian Castle and Rob Seymour, has already grown to the point that the Riverhead premises could no longer cope. 

  
  

• New Bus Station for Louth
  17th August 2000

  The East Lindsey District Council unveil a new bus station for the town of Louth, with the signature clock tower and all other electrical installations completed by Seymour & Castle.

  
  

• Salvation Army open new hall.
  14th September 1999

  The Salvation Army open a new hall in Louth.  Seymour and Castle are delighted with their involvement, with the project being completed both within the time scale and budget.

  
  

• Honda Race team moves to Lincolnshire
  25th August 1999

  The Honda Race team opens it's new offices in Louth this month.  Seymour and Castle were delighted to be entrusted with the electrical installation for this new venture.

  
  

• New Director joins Seymour & Castle
  12th January 1999

  Martin Wood rejoins his old company after many years away when he is appointed as Director of Projects. 

  
  

• New owners for Seymour and Castle
  1st September 1998

  Brian and Pat Castle hand over the reigns to the new owners of Seymour & Castle, Mssrs Andrew Berry and Chris Myers.