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FPS GOLF DAY 2023 – REGISTER NOW!

Registration is now open for The Federation of Piling Specialists annual Golf Day on Wednesday 20th September, and we’re pleased to be returning to Whittlebury Park Golf Course in Northamptonshire for the event.

Known as one of the finest championship golf courses in the UK, Whittlebury Park boasts a stunning golf course, featuring hundreds of ancient oak trees and a dozen lakes that once formed part of the royal Whittlewood forest.

Attendees of the FPS Golf Day will be able to test out their swing on the rolling greens, and socialise alongside fellow industry colleagues. The event will feature:

A welcome goodie bag

  • Tea, coffee, and bacon rolls on arrival
  • A delicious three course meal with pre-dinner drinks reception
  • 18 holes of golf
  • Six awards prizes up for grabs

 

Cost
This year’s event will cost £110 +VAT per person. To confirm your attendance, download a registration form by clicking HERE, and return it to  Angharad Lambourne-Wade at: fps@fps.org.uk. Registration closes on Friday 8th September.

Accommodation
A limited number of rooms have been set aside at Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa for the evening of the event, at a rate of £136+VAT (single occupancy) or £146+VAT (double occupancy), including breakfast. Click HERE to book a room using the following information: GROUP ID: 99829 / PASSWORD: 1674.

(Please note- any unsold rooms will be released to the public on Wednesday 23rd August).

 

SPONSORS

Liebherr

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Casagrande UK

Casagrande UK is one of the leading suppliers of piling and drilling equipment to the UK foundation market. We are the exclusive dealer for the UK for a number of globally renowned manufacturers, and can supply and service a range of equipment including large diameter Rotary and CFA piling rigs, small diameter Drilling and Mini-piling rigs.

www.casagrandeuk.com/ 

BAM Ritchies

Founded in 1963 as drill and blast specialist Ritchies Equipment, BAM Ritchies has been at the forefront of the ground engineering sector ever since. It now provides specialist services such as geotechnical engineering, drilling and blasting, ground investigation and laboratory testing. Using digital tools to deliver predictable, safe and sustainable solutions.

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ABI Equipment

ABI Equipment Ltd is the UK & Ireland subsidiary of the German piling rig and equipment manufacturer ABI GmbH. We offer a range of innovative piling rigs and equipment for sale and hire together with comprehensive technical support and OEM service and spare parts.

https://www.abi-eqp.com/

F Brazil

Founded in 2007, F Brazil Reinforcements has become one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of prefabricated pile and diaphragm wall cages. First operating out of our head office in Canvey Island in Essex, in 2021 this operation was expanded by the acquisition of a new production facility in Burton-on-Trent.

www.fbrazilreinforcements.co.uk/