Bees in chimneys
Bees nesting in chimneys can be a problem and traditionally an insecticide would be used…
A new chapter – The Federation of British Chimney Sweeps
Over the last year or so the main UK chimney sweep trade associations have engaged…
Online Refresher Course
Another first – 19th June 2020 This course is open to any sweep and is…
Dinner, raffles and more prizes
Lawson Wight reflects on a great finale to a great weekend. What do chimney sweeps…
Government action on coal and wet wood.
On Friday 21st February while munching your cornflakes, trying to contain your excitement about the…
Guild Exhibition 2020
On February 28/29, the Chesford Grange, Kenilworth again hosted the 2020 Guild Exhibition. This event…
Best Van Competition 2020
Congratulations to Glenn from Howat’s Chimney Sweeping who won £250 and the Best Van trophy…
Teamwork delivers record breaking campaign
A few (long) weeks ago the first “National Bird Guard Week” was launched at the…
First live video presentation – Digital booking and databases
The Guild of Master Chimney staged its first live video presentation yesterday. Around 50 members…
Nomination, voting and election procedures 2020
Dear member, The Guild members will elect a new board director at the next AGM…
Our Future – The Professional Chimney Sweeping Industry
The letter below was mailed to all Guild members and circulated to sweep associations and…
Dying for a sweep
It was October, I knew I was tired, well we are all tired in October,…