Any person who has been added to this list has been recommended by a WI member who has used their services and is satisfied with their work. Please note that you need to ask the person’s consent before asking for them to be added to this list.

BUILDER – Darren Sheldon (Daz)), 07592774685. Electrics, plumbing , windows, doors etc. Recommended by Sue S as very reliable.

BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE INCLUDING ROOVES – B P Hims Building & Maintenance. 07970 851060 / 01527 878012 bruce.hims@icloud.com. Recommended by Rose H and it was Alison G who recommended Bruce to her. He has been doing a complete new roof for her and she feels confident about his work. He lives on Finstall Road and doesn’t advertise because all his work comes through recommendation.

CAR BODY REPAIR SHOP – Paul Fox, Tardebigge, 07526585514, https://www.tardebiggebodyshop.co.uk/ 01527 550422 (Preferred number), Units 28-30, Tardebigge Court, Hewell Lane, Tardebigge, Redditch, B97 6QJ – recommended by Gillian L, Chris L & Helen A. March 2024. Jennie G November 2024.

CARPENTER – Christian Carey. https://cjc-carpentry.co.uk/. 07970 608689
christianjcarey@yahoo.co.uk. His work ranges from door fitting, skirting boards and architraves, fitted wardrobes and cupboards, kitchens, utilities and boot rooms and general carpentry. He fitted new furniture to all our internal doors (they now match and shut properly!) and fitted a new banister rail as our old one was loose and quite dangerous. He also fitted units into a utility room for our daughter and created a very clever coat and boot cupboard in their hall. Recommended by Jennie G. February 2024.

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & FLOOR CLEANING – Dean-Steaming Sam carpet, upholstery and floor cleaners. 07917442790. info@steamingsam.co.uk http://steamingsam-cleaning.co.uk. They clean: carpets, upholstery, rugs, curtains and floors. They restore: tiled and wood floors. Recommended by Jennie G they have steamed cleaned carpets and curtains for her. March 2024

HEATING ENGINEER AND PLUMBER – Bill (Andrew Billingham), Oxyflame, 07748 155780, www.oxyflame.co.uk. I contacted Bill after recommendation from Joyce, and he came very promptly and fixed a leak from my toilet cistern. Then I needed him again for another leak – in a central heating pipe, and again he came promptly and fixed it. I will soon be using him again – to service my combi gas boiler. Recommended by Rose H. February 2024

LANDSCAPING AND DRIVES – Mark Walker, Landmark Landscaping Limited, 19 Mayfield Close, Catshill, Worcestershire, B61 0NR. 01527 557145, 07546274436, email – info@landmarklandscaping.co.uk, website http://www.landmarklandscaping.co.uk. Recommended by Jennie G – Aug 2024. Confirmed by Rose H Jun 2025. Please note that there is another local company with the same name – be sure to use these contact details.

OVEN CLEANING – Dazzling ovens Ltd. 01905 927974 or 07368241169. email Info@dazzlingovens.co.uk. Website Www.dazzlingovens.co.uk. David (Cherry’s son in law) -recommended by Jennie G, March 2024

PAINTER AND DECORATOR – Simon Bradley. 07810 550662. srbdecorating@hotmail.co.uk. Pam B’s son. He has decorated a lot of WI houses. Recommended by Jennie G February 2024.

PLASTERER – Darren 07973 962621. Rose forgot to ask his surname. He works for himself but was sent by the bathroom company to plaster her bathroom ceiling and he did a very good job. Recommended by Rose, January 2025.