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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Simon Gerrard on April 27, 2013, 08:15:36 pm

Title: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Simon Gerrard on April 27, 2013, 08:15:36 pm
Just had a great day out at the TACCA  training day and its hats off to Derek West and his wife who have done a fantastic job of organising it all. Dave Liahona and Paul Moss were imo the stars of the day with the very informative demos of their various skills, which are considerable.
Also good to put names to faces and meet up with others I haven't seen for years.

Well done Derek and wife....brilliant

Simon
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Andrew Briscoe on April 27, 2013, 08:23:40 pm
Glad you enjoyed it Simon, gutted I couldnt be there.
Derek has done an amazing job.
Just awaiting raffle results

Andrew
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Nick Attwood on April 27, 2013, 09:23:00 pm
Although unable to attended this year due to personal reasons, “I WILL most definitely be going to any future events" I also think Derek and Sian have done an AMAZING job with TACCA and the events Derek has put on have appeared to be PHENOMENAL!

Just gutted I missed it...
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: jim mca on April 27, 2013, 10:33:42 pm
fantastic my first chance to get to this type of event
great demos and advice
thanks derek and everyone else involved
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Neil Williams on April 27, 2013, 11:50:47 pm
Excellent weekend well organised by the hard working Derek & Sian.
The auction tonight was well worth attenting just on its own  ;D although I'm not putting my name to putting 'in print' some of the antics.... those that were there will know!
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: creighton foyle on April 28, 2013, 12:11:12 am
Yes there were some over enthusiastic people at the raffle / auction. Still for every problem there is all ways a solution !! ;D
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: derek west on April 28, 2013, 12:25:09 am
Thanks Simon, great to finally meet you. and thanks for making it emotional ;D

Carpet cleaners are amazing,

Total raised for Kirstys Kids was a staggering................

£3210

 Thats just blown us all away.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: david@zap-clean on April 28, 2013, 07:35:55 am
Thank you all for a fantastic, informative and enjoyable day. 
It was a 100% success, and I look forward to the next one.

Cheers Derek.

Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Richard Basey-Fisher on April 28, 2013, 07:52:02 am
Great weekend an awfull lot of hard works goes into making it a great sucess hats off to all those involved and looking forward to the next one
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: first impressions on April 28, 2013, 08:03:56 am
TACCA event, excellent great people loads of information, many thanks,
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Billy Russell on April 28, 2013, 08:08:09 am
I second everything that's been said, the weekend was a huge success, great to meet some new faces and meet with so old friends, well done to all the trainers, I've brought away some new things to put in my armoury to make me a better a cleaner,

But hats off to Derek and Sian, the time and effort that they have put in to this is unbelievable, you have both made this a huge success!!
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 28, 2013, 08:50:04 am
Yes it was a fantastic day and great to meet new and old friends just swap ideas but the training on show and the demos were superb.

Shaun
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Simon Gerrard on April 28, 2013, 10:23:05 am
Derek,
As promised I have donated the cost of my ticket to Kirsty's Kids.

Thanks again for a great day.

Simon
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Carpet Dawg on April 28, 2013, 10:24:24 am
what did eveyone win at the raffle?
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: *Hector* on April 28, 2013, 10:42:10 am
Shaun won everything......































Which is odd as he didn't buy any tickets  :o :o :o

 ;D
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Allan Simmons on April 28, 2013, 11:39:20 am
Just arrived home from a great couple of days.  Friday evening was a great crack and start to the event.  Saturday, learned loads, put faces to names, met old and new friends.  Well done Derek and Sian, thanks for the hard work putting it together.  And those that left before the hog roast missed a treat.  See you next year guys.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Tony Stewart on April 28, 2013, 12:40:11 pm
Just to say thank you to Derek and Sian for organizing it. Also to the trainers who were fantastic in that no question posed was regarded as stupid. I came away with loads of great tips and ideas I could not believe what could be done in a toilet.
Thanks guys for a superb day....you cannot buy that sort of day.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 28, 2013, 12:41:43 pm
Like to have stayed for the hog roast but with other arrangements its hard to be in 2 places at once (bloody kids) I meant to have a chat Allan but there was so much to see and do a very good day indeed.

Shaun
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Paul Moss on April 28, 2013, 01:05:10 pm
Another great event.
Well organised, thanks to Sian and her little helper Derek  ;D
A great crack a normal when your in the company of a gang of nutters lol, never had an auction like that before  :D.
Big thanks to all the guys that took time out and attend to listen to my drivvel. Big thanks to the guys that helped make it all happen, Dave L , Jamie csuk, John restormate, Mike nu life, Richard chemspec ( im sure he gets taller every year) Jamie woodbridge, Alex alloy andthe other marketing girls( sorry i  did not catch your names) you all made it a great event for the lads .

Big thanks toall the suppliers    :D 8) who donated so much to the event for Kirstys kids, im sure Derek will be on soon to thank them in more detail.

              BIG WELL DONE GUYS .... BE PROUD OF YOURSELVES.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Andy Hogarth on April 28, 2013, 01:23:20 pm
/\   /\   /\   /\   /\

What they said  ;D

Excellent weekend, Cheers all
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Russ Chadd on April 28, 2013, 02:33:09 pm
Just returned home, the TACCA event was a real eye opener and a fantastic opportunity  to finally meet so many really nice people and raise the much needed cash for the charity.
Again i would like to offer my thanks to all the trainers and organisers to make this all possible, one of the highlights was being invited into the back of Billy's van to see his  blower which was .. by the way... filthy and in need of a damn good clean!  ;D

The auction at the end of Saturday night was also great fun!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus) on April 28, 2013, 02:47:09 pm
Great weekend - meeting friends old and new.
Ran like clockwork from start to finish and as usual we all enjoyed the banter in the bar both nights.
Derek and Sian should be proud of themselves for organising a cracking event, ably assisted by the trainers who all showed off their skills.
I'm sure everyone will have picked up tips that will save or make them money.

When we have aggro on this forum, you sometimes forget what a great bunch of guys we have in this trade, that's why it's important to regularly get together at events like this.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Richard Basey-Fisher on April 28, 2013, 03:02:51 pm
Just got home well done to all the trainers for putting on such a good day was great to meet up with a few friends put some faces to names and make new friends. 

Days like this dont just happen they are hard hard work to organise and tbh i couldnt do it.  Thank you derek and family for all your hard work well worth the drive and wont be missing another one.

Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: creighton foyle on April 28, 2013, 03:17:21 pm
put me down for next year 8)
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: *Hector* on April 28, 2013, 03:20:29 pm
Have you got foot and mouth or rabies then Creighters??

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: david knowles on April 28, 2013, 03:31:34 pm
Had a fantastic day out sorry could not stay for the hog roast . the training was superb learned so much in a short time .As a new comer never new anyone there but was welcomed by everyone a very friendly bunch Now I do not feel so alone out there now. Well worth the drive up, now full of enthusiasm.
Thanks to Derek Sian and all involved.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Paul Moss on April 28, 2013, 03:53:09 pm
David you will get used to us.its only Billy who is a nob head  :)
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: AshWhite on April 28, 2013, 03:53:56 pm
Really grateful to Derek & Sian for putting a LOT of effort in to making the weekend a success. The suppliers who gave their time to demonstrate their products should be applauded - I'm sure they'll get plenty of business from the attendees. Jamie@CSUK, John from Restormate, Mike from NuLife, Richard from Chemspec, the guys from Woodbridge and Hydramaster, and Alex from Alloy all showcasing some great products and information. Paul Moss, Dave Liahona giving their time to help less experienced people like myself out of the goodness of their hearts. Unfortunately Derek was a bit too busy keeping things running smoothly to get the most out of the event, but I'm sure now it's all over he can relax and put his feet up with a cup of tea (he is of course tee-total - although that phrase obviously means something different in Cheshire??).

The hog roast was delicious - for those who left before it was served: Don't worry, Dereks son had your portion(s) - I think it was 4 pork rolls at the last count!

Great to meet all those who attended - I'm sure next year will be even bigger & better!
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: creighton foyle on April 28, 2013, 03:54:34 pm
Have you got foot and mouth or rabies then Creighters??

 ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D

got the f1 working by the way picture not brill but better than watching the highlights.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Billy Russell on April 28, 2013, 04:00:46 pm
David you will get used to us.its only Billy who is a nob head  :)

You love me really!!!  :D
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: maxcampbell on April 28, 2013, 04:38:16 pm
It woz great.

Thanks, Derek, Sian, Paul and whoever else worked towards this successful day. We are a great bunch of blokes, aren't we. :-*
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: COLIN BRIGHT on April 28, 2013, 04:59:27 pm
When is next years tacca day, gutted I missed this one but still on holiday
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Steve Gunn on April 28, 2013, 06:14:27 pm
Great day especially Jamie's demo about low moisture cleaning, seeing a pad even after encap with Releasit and a Cimex, then Environ and an Orbot, then extraction with the Mytee ETM & T-Rex Rotary wand for an hour, then Encap again with a Cimex, then an Orbot then a Hydramaster Titan with an RX for 30+ mins this could still be pulled out the carpet with a cotton bonnet on the Orbot! (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1367169316_pad.jpg)

On a side note sicknote Billy Russell was not substituted,JK's face was a picture when his team got beat 6-0  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Carpet Dawg on April 28, 2013, 06:21:08 pm
Wish I went  :( can the next one be held in a less busy month like February.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Carpet Dawg on April 28, 2013, 06:24:40 pm
anyone got pics or videos?
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 28, 2013, 06:35:10 pm
Tony we're all busy it's a matter of making time let's face it at least it's on a Saturday even I made a magastar appearance :o

Shaun
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Carpet Dawg on April 28, 2013, 07:07:03 pm
True but going on holiday next week so wouldn't of been possible this weekend.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 28, 2013, 07:08:32 pm
You missed out n seeing me then ;D

Shaun
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Steve Gunn on April 28, 2013, 07:09:59 pm
Tony we're all busy it's a matter of making time let's face it at least it's on a Saturday even I made a magastar appearance :o

Shaun

Never seen anyone drink as much coffee because it was FREE ;)
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Carpet Dawg on April 28, 2013, 07:14:31 pm
free?? god damn it
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Billy Russell on April 28, 2013, 07:40:44 pm
Tony we're all busy it's a matter of making time let's face it at least it's on a Saturday even I made a magastar appearance :o

Shaun

Never seen anyone drink as much coffee because it was FREE ;)


 ;D
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 28, 2013, 07:53:18 pm
I moved onto tea as that was free also.

Shaun
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Neil Williams on April 28, 2013, 08:13:49 pm
The hog roast was delicious - for those who left before it was served: Don't worry, Dereks son had your portion(s) - I think it was 4 pork rolls at the last count!

He clearly has the genes for fast food ;D Working out the the time to delivery ratio so opted for the eat roll whilst standing in the que again  8)
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Jamie Pearson on April 28, 2013, 08:19:10 pm
He asked me if I thought it would be okay for him just to get two at the one time.
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: derek west on April 28, 2013, 08:45:36 pm
he actually got 5 all together but the last one beat him as he could only manage half, and yes neil, the...... eat in the queue system worked perfect as he'd just finished one by time he got served with the next.

did anyone have the vegatarian lasagne  i ordered in just in case?

that crackling was just fantastic.

ps....
i think all training courses should come with a hog roast.

Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Steve Gunn on April 28, 2013, 08:49:28 pm
It was a cracking weekend Derek and Sian deserve the praise they are getting for organising the event
Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Mark_Jubb on April 28, 2013, 11:53:24 pm
Had a really good time. Friday evening at the Indian was a great laugh, and was great to be able to put some faces to names. Will definitely stay over on the Sat night as well next time, missed out on the hog roast, raffle and auction, which all sounded to have been good fun.

Title: Re: Well Done Derek West
Post by: Russ Chadd on April 29, 2013, 08:38:59 am
Yep the lamb balti was amazing... the Hartford Hall Hotel was a pleasant place... room was clean  and the breakfast was very acceptable!
Made the mistake of testing out one of my torches in the bathroom.... http://youtu.be/1bX4HgOEDJM  ;D