The village of Harpur Hill is very close to our Dove Holes quarry so when members of the Harpur Hill Community Hall and Buxton Time team approached the quarry team for support, they were happy to spend their Lend a Hand day helping out, cleaning and tidying the local war memorial. The team were delighted to give something back to a community that means a great deal to many of our colleagues.

Harpur Hill is located close to the quarry, and with many of our employees living within the surrounding area, we have strong connections to the local community. Supporting projects like this allows us not only to strengthen those connections but also to play our part in preserving places that hold real significance for local people.

War memorials serve as important places of remembrance, commemorating those who served and sacrificed. Maintaining these spaces helps preserve local heritage and ensures future generations can continue to reflect and remember.

To support the project Mike Craven, Jamie Shaw, Steve Watson and Gareth Ratcliffe volunteered their time and efforts to carry out a thorough clean of the memorial, carefully restoring it to a respectful condition. The team was also supported by local contractor, Steve Balfe, who kindly provided the use of a pressure washer, helping the work to be completed efficiently and to a high standard.

The team took great pride in being involved in the project, and their efforts were warmly received by the local community. Their work is a great example of how small acts of support can make a meaningful difference and demonstrates the positive impact we can have when we work together within the communities where we live and work.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for representing our values and supporting an important community project.