Charity Golf

Herbert T Forrest were the organisers of Septembers charity golf event at Haigh Hall.

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Raising over £3000.00, nine Partnering companies from Wigan and the surrounding areas came together to support the Mayors Trust.

The afternoon began with a fantastic hit by Tim Forrest. Teams of four played, using a Texas scramble format, where by each player hits a shot from the same place and the best hit is chosen to establish from where you hit the next shot. This enabled non-golfers to enjoy a round and finish before it went dark!

Everyone enjoyed some much-needed R & R at the 19th hole and shared amusing stories about the afternoon’s events.

In the evening consisted of a sumptuous meal followed by a prize giving for the winners and any notable achievers, such as nearest the pin, straightest drive and putting,

Tim would like to thank everyone involved in another successful event.

View of Haigh Hall

NFB Day - York Races

A group of nine Herbert T Forrest Contract Managers attended a day at York races on Friday 8th July. It was sponsored by the National Federation of Builders, of which Tim Forrest is President of the Preston branch.

The group departed from Preston, stopping off at the Bull Inn, Skipton for a sumptuous breakfast. Having taken too long eating, they arrived at the racecourse just in time for the first race at 2 o’clock. Unfortunately, their Contract Management skills aren’t matched by their ability to read the racing form, so there were no major accruals. Deciding to call it a day the group left the racecourse course and headed to Mytton Fold, Whalley to eat, drink and be merry.

A great day was had by all.

Bolton at Home Firework Display

'Fireworks back with a bang at Barlow Park'

H.T Forrest helped light up the skies of Bolton on Tuesday night as hundreds of people enjoyed a firework spectacular. at Barlow Park, Astley Bridge.

The night was arranged by Bolton Council's Commericial Services department, Bolton At Home, H T Forrest and Henry Hill and it was the first firework display to be held in the park since the 1970s and a funfair, novelty stalls and refreshments ensured the hundreds of children were kept entertained for most of the night.

One of the organisers, Sandra Schofield, from the Oldham's Residents Association, said: "They're the best fireworks I've ever seen and plenty of people are saying the same. The whole evening has been a huge success; there has been a superb turnout. Everyone has supported the night and it has worked because so many people of all ages have come to enjoy themselves."

H.T. Forrest - 50th Aniversary

Celebrating 50 years of building excellence

Founded in 1955 as a small joinery, manufacturing and undertaking firm we have evolved into a strong, successful and continuously growing company who now specialise in social housing refurbishment and regeneration.
Throughoutour journey,we have not forgottenour roots andwe continue to provide a bespoke joinery service toour clients in addition to servicing the local community via the timber and DIY merchants yard.
Recognised as one of the fastest growing companies within the North West Regionwe attributethe success toour employees recognising that the most important ingredient in any business is its people. When the company was initially founded in 1955we employed just four members of staff, a far cry from the 190 employees and 28 apprenticeswe employ today.
Spanning three different generationswe take pride on the length of service achieved by the majority ofour employees. Most of the management team have been with the company for more than 10 years and a large number of employees have progressed through the ranks from apprenticeship to retirement.

In order to mark the occasion employees past and present gathered together at the Park Hall Hotel, Charnock Richard for a memorable night of celebrations.

Bolton at Home - Cheese and Wine Evening

PRESS RELEASE: First published on Saturday 26 June 2004

A REGENERATION company has finished a programme of external improvements on a housing estate in Tonge Moor.

Roofing work, along with improved guttering and flagstones, was carried out on 220 properties on the Moorfield estate.

And the firm Herbert T Forrest, a partner of community housing company Bolton at Home, said a big thank you to residents on the nearby Glaisdale Close - who have watched lorries rolling past their houses every day - with a wine and buffet party.

Ken Godfrey, liaison officer for HT Forrest, said: "We are indebted to them for their tolerance and understanding as I am sure we tried their patience on many occasions."

Toasting the improvements are residents and representatives of the firm.