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Here’s the latest news from the chimney sweeping world:

Sascha hangs up his brush

14 October, 2019

Sascha Meding is hanging up his brush to become the future CEO with the European steel chimney manufacturer, Eka. He’s been a well known and well liked member Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps for over 15 years and served...

Cut and store your own wood? – essential information

10 September, 2019

Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting Chopping, stacking and drying wood the Scandinavian way Have you read it? I love this book. It contains truly excellent information for anyone with an interest in sourcing, storing and processing wood for fuel....

Chimney Fire Safety Week

05 September, 2019

Please see this excellent short article on preventing chimney fires and what to do after a chimney fire. The article is great for sharing to consumers. Remember, the advice given by professional sweeps to help prevent chimney fires is...

Day trip to Charnwood

07 August, 2019

FANCY a trip to a stove factory? Who wouldn’t! A few weeks ago 10 intrepid Guild members visited the Charnwood factory (AJ Wells) on the Isle of Wight. Charnwood is the UK’s longest running stove manufacturer and is now...

The luckiest bride in the world?

19 July, 2019

IS Penny Robins the luckiest bride in the world? Probably, and not just because she’s been swept off her feet by new husband Murray. Penny is a chimney sweep. She runs her own business, Penny Poppins, from Southend in...