Lois Howe

  We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with the London Progression Collaboration (LPC) to pledge some of our unspent Apprenticeship Levy funds to create new apprenticeships. Partnering with the London Progression Collaboration (LPC), the contribution will create apprenticeships that allow individuals to secure better-quality, ...

  Leyland SDM has played a key role in the renovation of a famous Gothic Revival building in the heart of London. Experts at Leyland SDM offered specialist advice and guidance during the complete overhaul of the Booking Office 1869 restaurant and bar at the world-renowned St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. The new-look 120-seat restaurant has ...

  Dozens of children in Battersea enjoyed creating a huge piece of art by combining painting and dance – in partnership with Leyland SDM. Artist Sol Golden Sato brought his Happy Feet public art project to the Nine Elms Estate on Saturday, encouraging children to get creative by removing their shoes to paint on a 50m canvas whilst ...

  Her Majesty The Queen has very kindly granted us an extra Bank Holiday to celebrate 70 years on the throne. Why not put the extra time to good use by cracking on with some home DIY projects you’ve been putting off? A fresh coat of paint can completely reinvent a room. Here we look at the basics of preparing a wall for painting. As ...

  Looking to make the most of the extra-long Spring Bank Holiday? Why not get creative and bring an old chest of drawers back to its former glory?   Equipment required: Cleaning solution Screwdriver Electric sander or palm sander Sandpaper Safety goggles Dust mask A cloth Primer Paint brushes Small roller Wood paint ...

  What’s better than starting the working day with a bacon bap? Answer – a free bacon bap! Breakfast is on us for all tradespeople at our Kingston store on June 15. All you’ve got to do to receive your breakfast voucher is spend over £40 at the Kingston store between June 8 and June 15. So, whatever you need for your jobs ...

North Kensington community centre bags makeover prize A community centre in North Kensington is preparing for an autumn makeover after winning £1,000 worth of decorating and DIY materials through our Give London a Lift campaign. The Dalgarno Trust, in the heart of Ladbroke Grove, has scooped the prize. We’re giving away £10,000 worth of ...

South London Refugee Association celebrates makeover boost A charity which supports refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in South London is gearing up for a headquarters makeover after winning £1,000 worth of decorating and DIY materials. South London Refugee Association has scooped the prize through our Give London a Lift ...

 We are doing it for London – and here’s why! It’s a huge month for us here at Leyland SDM as we continue our fundraising exploits for Macmillan Cancer Support with our Do It For London campaign. We are all aware of the exceptional support Macmillan provides across the country and the money we raise will be focused on the charity’s ...

INTRODUCING: FARROW & BALL CURATED BY LIBERTY Earlier this month, Farrow & Ball launched its latest prestigious partnership: an edit of richly pigmented paint colours curated by the experts at Liberty, the iconic British design brand and London department store. The edit features 15 colours from the Farrow & Ball Archive, each chosen ...