PR 36833
23 April 2015

Norbord has a say in Jewson's Building Better Communities shortlist

 Norbord has been a part of Jewson's Building Better Communities scheme

Builders' merchant, Jewson, has been asking people up and down the country to nominate community projects that are in need of a transformation and, after over 2,000 entries, the shortlist has been revealed.

As part of its Building Better Communities initiative, of which Norbord is a contributing partner, Jewson offered community building projects the chance to win a share of £100,000 to be spent on anything from a new roof for their village hall, to a much needed coat of paint for a long-forgotten public space.

A team of 60 judges, including Norbord's David Connacher along with Jewson employees and other supplier partners, deliberated over the course of a week and picked the final 63 projects which will progress to the next stage of the competition. The projects range from a mountain rescue team to food banks and community centre refurbishments.

David Fenton, Marketing Director at Jewson, said: "The Building Better Communities scheme has received an incredible response and we've seen more than 2,000 entries from people across the UK. It was really difficult to compile a shortlist from so many worthwhile projects. It's clear that helping projects such as these will play a vital role in improving communities."

After carrying out initial research into communities across the United Kingdom, Jewson found that 70% of residents felt there was average-to-little community spirit in the area where they live.

To view the full list of selected winners, visit the blog:http://bit.ly/1JlYfSH

For further information on Norbord, please call 01786 812 225 or visitwww.norbord.co.uk.

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With compliments:
Alison Relf
Taylor Alden Ltd
Unit 2, Temple Place
247 The Broadway
London
SW19 1SD
Tel: 020 8543 3866
Email: alison@tayloralden.co.u