Turks Retaining Wall
29 Jul 10
Work has recently been completed for East Sussex County Council on a £100,000 project to reinforce a road edge in Swife Lane in Burwash.
The project involved driving 84 no. sheet piles and the
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Oathall Community College
21 Jun 10
Work is well underway on the removal of an old wooden farm access bridge and replacement with a new concrete culvert bridge at Oathall Community College.
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Unilever UK
12 May 10
We have recently won a £150,000 contract at new client Unilever Foods Purfleet depot, situated by the River Thames in the shadow of the QE2 Bridge / Dartford Crossing.
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New Lorry Park at British Gypsum
06 Apr 10
We continue our long standing relationship with British Gypsum by securing the contract to construct a new lorry park at their Mountfield Depot.
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In Memory of Tony Page
26 Feb 10
It is with great sorrow that one of our former employees, Tony Page, died in a road accident recently.
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“Speedy” Allen Celebrates Retirement
26 Jan 10
JCB operator Allen Taylor, nicknamed “Speedy” for his athleticism in his youth, this week celebrated his retirement after 46 years with the Company.
Chairman Richard Thorne praised Allen’s dedicated service saying: "Allen immediately showed a natural aptitude for handling
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Helping our Neighbours
11 Jan 10
December and January saw the heaviest snow fall in and around Uckfield for many years, and whilst we were able to do very little productive work in the first two weeks of 2010, we were at least able to clear snow off
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Works on Ashdown Forest
23 Nov 09
Conservation work involving the clearing and de-silting of two lakes and a river has recently been completed for The Conservators of Ashdown Forest.
The contract involved clearance work to create an access ramp down into the ponds, which formed part of an old Victorian formal garden.
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SMSTS
12 Oct 09
Despite the current economic downturn, we continue to invest in training for our staff.
The CITB-Construction Skills Site Safety Plus - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) assists site managers and
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Carnival Spirit
11 Sep 09
September saw the annual Uckfield Carnival taking place throughout the town when thousands of people lined the streets to celebrate with the Uckfield Bonfire Society and raise money for local charities.
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Investment in Training
05 Aug 09
The Company has recently sponsored one of its employees, Sean Burgess, to complete a 2 year NVQ level 2 in Light Commercial Vehicle Servicing and Repairs.
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Coastal works at Brighton
24 Jul 09
Work continues on Brighton Sea Front on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council. The term maintenance contract has seen many different types of work from groyne reconstruction, pictured,
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Environmental works at British Gypsum
03 Jul 09
As part of British Gypsum's Mountfield production facility the Company has just completed 2 silt traps.
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Cricket at Sheffield Park Gardens
19 Jun 09
We are continuing our long and successful association with the National Trust by installing the potable water supply and cesspool for the redeveloped cricket field in the grounds at Sheffield Park Gardens - the site of the first England
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Sponsored Event
29 May 09
A team of mothers and daughters, sponsored by the Company recently undertook the Maidstone Race For Life in support of Cancer Research UK, aiming to raise £1,000 for the good cause.
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Retirement
25 May 09
Les Pike, retired from the Company after 30 years, during which his unique blend of skills and problem solving have been much sought after by our Clients.
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50 years at Thornes
24 Mar 09
HGV lorry driver Michael Veness this week celebrated a remarkable 50th anniversary working for the Company, the 2nd member of the workforce to reach that impressive milestone in the company’s 70 year history.
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Award for Sheffield Park Gardens
06 Feb 08
The Company won the ICE South East Small Porject Award for the Reconstruction of Sheffield Park Gardens Cascade and Lake Restoration.
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British Gypsum roadway
30 Jun 07
The construction of the new access road and car park at British Gypsum's Mountfield production facility - part of a major ongoing maintenance and refurbishment contract being implemented by Thornes at the site - is well underway and will be finished this month.
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Takeover of Hobart Paving
29 Apr 07
We are pleased to announce that C.J. Thorne & Co. Ltd. has acquired a majority shareholding in Hobart Paving Ltd., a Surrey based civil engineering and surfacing specialist with a turnover of £4m, employing 40 staff across the region.
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Links with Community College
27 Apr 07
The firm continues its links with Uckfield Community Technology College, with a presentation to and visit from Year 7 students as
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£250,000 on new plant and equipment
25 Feb 07
The Company has spent in excess of £250,000 in the last couple of months on new plant. This includes 13 and 16 tonne 360s, 3 and 5 tonne minis, 3 and 6 tonne dumpers,
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Award for Brighton Cliff Bank Stabilisation
29 Jan 07
For the second year running, the Institution of Civil Engineers have presented the Company with the "Best Small Project" Award at their Annual
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