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40 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com WK The Champion • Wednesday 27 November 2013“FeatureKeep warm this winter...whatever your budget!Here is some news sure to put a smile onanyone who may suffer heating problemsthis winter and who may worry aboutmeeting the cost of a new boiler....SGW Heating and Plumbing solutionswas formed in the summer of 2010, byStephen Westhead a fully qualified GasSafe engineer with a HNC in Buildingservices and construction. After severalyears of Apprenticeships and working forhigh profile firms, Stephen decided to takethe ‘plunge’ and set up his own business.Stephen wanted, quite simply, to providehis customers with fast“response, reliably and with afriendly smile.It is fair to say that Stephenhas achieved his goals andthen some. SGW specialisesin all heating and plumbingneeds in both domestic andlight commercial area. Boilerbreakdowns are one of themain areas SGW truly excels at repairingand finding good and affordable solutions.With over 20 years experience in theindustry, Stephen works closely withlandlords and letting agencies, providing12 months cover for over 100 propertieswithin the North West. Importantly,SGW has access to the governmentfunded ECO deal, which is supplyingthousands of low income families withinthe North West with a brand new, “A”rated boiler that may reduce gas bills by upto 40%. So if your boiler decides to let youdown this winter, SGW won’t!Stephen hasnoticed a hugeincrease in hisworkload sincebecoming amemberTo check if you are eligible for thisfantastic deal, please check out the simplecriteria set below by the government.If you think you do, get in touch withSGW and they can arrange a FREE Energyassessment swiftly.• State Pension• Child tax with an annual income of£15,860 or less• Income-related employment andsupport allowance• Income Support• Income-based jobseeker’s allowance• Working tax credit withan annual income of£15,860 or lessAs a fairly new memberto BNI, Stephen has noticeda huge increase in hisworkload since becoming amember. Not only has BNIgiven him a lot more focus,it has also provided him witha lot of beneficial contacts helping himto grow and develop his business on aweekly basis. As a relatively new businessowner, it was important for Stephen, onbehalf of SGW, to gain the confidence andtrust of the local community. Becoming amember of BNI helped him achieve thisparticular goal.Please contact Stephen on07885 483966 or emailstephen@sgw-heatingandplumbingIf you are interested in joiningBNI please contact Paul Gardner on01704 833200.Experts on boiler breakdownsand all your gas andplumbing needs.No job too small,excellent customer serviceeand no hidden costsWebsite: sgw-heatingandplumbing.co.uk.ukPhone number: 07885483966See the BNI classified advert in the EXPERTS section112470611247451123097Royal reward foryachting servicesReport by Ollie CowanA SOUTHPORT sailor has been presented witha prestigious award by Her Royal HighnessPrincess Anne for his outstanding contributionto yachting.Bob Caton was presented with one of theRoyal Yachting Association’s most prestigiousawards, an RYA Community Award forOutstanding Contribution which he receivedfrom HRH the Princess Royal, President of theRYA at the organisation’s annual VolunteerAwards ceremony held in Londonl ast week.Bob was nominated for his award by membersof West Lancashire Yacht Club and wasselected as a winner by the Awards panel forhis 25 years in sailing, teaching both adults andjuniors to sail as well as competing atinternational level.A Liverpudlian by birth, Bob jokes it wassailing that persuaded him to ‘emigrate’ toSouthport and get his visa to stay. That sense ofhonour helps him communicate with novicesailors and put them at their ease.As a qualified RYA senior dinghy instructorand racing coach, when he joined WestLancashire Yacht Club, he immediatelybecame involved with junior training, takingover as senior instructor teaching youngstersfrom the age of four to 16 in fleets of Optimists,Toppers and Mirrors.As an OnBoard sailing instructor, Bob has alsointroduced many families to sailing who havethen become members of the club.This was instrumental in the club winning theRYA OnBoard Club of the Year for the NorthWest Region in 2012.Almost every weekend he can be foundBob’s ‘outstandingcontribution’ hailedBob Carlton receives his award fromPrincess AnneCode NAinstructing, sorting out boat maintenance orcoaching the juniors in regular club racing, aswell as supporting teams at away events.Sarah Treseder, RYA Chief Executive said:“The RYA is delighted to make this award inrecognition of Bob’s enthusiasm, promotion ofour sport and many years’ contribution to theNorth West region’s boating scene.Bob and the other RYA Award winnersenjoyed a celebratory lunch in the presence ofHRH the Princess Royal, and were presentedwith a commemorative medallion andcertificate. 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