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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Peter Sweeney on March 21, 2010, 09:42:51 am

Title: Make your own mind up
Post by: Peter Sweeney on March 21, 2010, 09:42:51 am
Hi everyone

I really did'nt want to have to bring this up but it seems unnavoidable.

There has been alot of division amongst CCs in the last few Months and it appears to be having a negative affect on our efforts for this years CCDO and to a certain degree, the industry in genjeral. I realise there are those that want it to do badly and these people are pro-actively trying to stop people attending whether that be by direct subtle persuasion or by simply making negative and untrue comments on forums.

This year has the best line up ever and therefore really shoud'nt be missed.

I think it's important to remember that alot of hard work has gone into this years event as well as some significant personal cost to a few of us. This has been done with John's family in mind.

So all I am asking is that everyone put aside personal views of C.L.E.A.N, me and/or anyone else involved and get behind something that we can be proud of. I will be inviting John's wife to the event and hope to be able present her a significant sum of money that has been raised from us and in memory of John. It's not even the money thats the real issue, it's about letting Johns family know how much he was thought of by his colleagues.

And please, I beg of you, don't allow this thread to become a target for more insult throwing, it is written with the best of intent.

Pete
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: derek west on March 21, 2010, 09:46:57 am
i still haven't made my mind up wether to go or not but i wish the day all the success it deserves.
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Ian Gourlay on March 21, 2010, 11:13:20 am
I did not realise there was  a problem

What is the date?


Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Dennis on March 21, 2010, 11:18:21 am
I did not realise there was  a problem

What is the date?

Date:
Sunday 11th April 2010

Venue:
Fenton Manor Sports Centre
City Road
Fenton
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2RR

Demonstrations:
• Upholstery cleaning & how to avoid the many pitfalls - Paul Pearce
• How to conduct a professional home survey - Derek Bolton
• An introduction to natural stone floor cleaning - Ian Taylor
• Advanced stain removal - Doug Holloway
• Saturation rug cleaning - Dave Liahona
• An introduction to the Fire & Flood restoration industry - John Kelly

To book your ticket(s) please go to http://www.ccdo.co.uk/register.htm.
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Ian Gourlay on March 21, 2010, 11:22:53 am
That might be the problem

its Easter Week

Rich Carpet Cleaners go to their Villas
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Mike Halliday on March 21, 2010, 11:56:24 am
we'll that will leave all the 99.99999999999% of other poor carpet cleaner able to attend ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: JandS on March 21, 2010, 01:13:11 pm
Last day of school holidays round here.

John
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: JandS on March 21, 2010, 01:17:30 pm
Sorry no it isn't, schools break up on 01/04 and back on 19/04

John
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Paul Redden Countryfresh on March 21, 2010, 01:34:41 pm
Wish you well Pete, in support of such a noble cause, it shows there
is a real underlyiing sense of community care for our brothers in cleaning.
After all we are all trying to put a crust on the table, their is no need
for all this recent bickering.

regards paul
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Paul Heath on March 21, 2010, 03:35:56 pm
Its a shame its so far "up North"  Could we have an event around Birmingham, sometime? Its more central.
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: jasonl on March 21, 2010, 03:39:09 pm
Stoke is 30 min or so from Birmingham, just a few junctions up the M6
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Joe H on March 21, 2010, 03:54:57 pm
Ian - Easter weekend is the weekend before.

Paul23 - Last 2 years the event was in Wolverhampton - where you been

Last Sept I went to Shrewsbury for a NCCA technical day - there were guys there from south wales, London, Scotland and every where in between.
Last Friday in Coventry for the CARPEX exhibition

you got to be prepared to travel a bit to get the goodies.
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Paul Heath on March 21, 2010, 03:58:00 pm
Joe......busy working  :)
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: happy mondays on March 21, 2010, 04:01:16 pm
Hi Peter,

What time does it start? do we just print off the confirmation email and bring it along?

Thanks,

Paul
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: happy mondays on March 21, 2010, 04:04:35 pm
Do you not fancy it Derek? I'll drive so you can have a pint  :P
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Darren O on March 21, 2010, 05:03:45 pm
Maybe it has nothing to do with CLEAN and the novelty is starting to wear of CCDO.
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: derek west on March 21, 2010, 05:09:49 pm
Do you not fancy it Derek? I'll drive so you can have a pint  :P

not if its on a sunday paul, i have my 2 other boys on the weekend, good result for you lot today, bout time ya beat us, been a while ;D
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: happy mondays on March 21, 2010, 05:41:23 pm
Do you not fancy it Derek? I'll drive so you can have a pint  :P

not if its on a sunday paul, i have my 2 other boys on the weekend, good result for you lot today, bout time ya beat us, been a while ;D

Was a good result mate, didnt want to mention it  ;D ;D just hope chelsea dont win.. 1-1 now 10mins 2go  ???
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: happy mondays on March 21, 2010, 06:04:57 pm
Hi everyone

I really did'nt want to have to bring this up but it seems unnavoidable.

There has been alot of division amongst CCs in the last few Months and it appears to be having a negative affect on our efforts for this years CCDO and to a certain degree, the industry in genjeral. I realise there are those that want it to do badly and these people are pro-actively trying to stop people attending whether that be by direct subtle persuasion or by simply making negative and untrue comments on forums.

This year has the best line up ever and therefore really shoud'nt be missed.

I think it's important to remember that alot of hard work has gone into this years event as well as some significant personal cost to a few of us. This has been done with John's family in mind.

So all I am asking is that everyone put aside personal views of C.L.E.A.N, me and/or anyone else involved and get behind something that we can be proud of. I will be inviting John's wife to the event and hope to be able present her a significant sum of money that has been raised from us and in memory of John. It's not even the money thats the real issue, it's about letting Johns family know how much he was thought of by his colleagues.

And please, I beg of you, don't allow this thread to become a target for more insult throwing, it is written with the best of intent.

Pete

Do you know what time it starts then Pete?
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Peter Sweeney on March 21, 2010, 07:34:17 pm
Hi Westy

First session will kick off at 9am but venue will be open from 8.30am.

The evening before is much of a get there when you do, sit down, relax, listen to, Dave L putting the CC world to rights, Roger (The Doc) tell some great stories, Jason Hedges drinking with a direct straw feed to his stomach, me going on about listening skills, Doug H trying (but failling) not to sound like an intelligent "Essex Boy" scientist, Steve Barnett just being a "geezer" and Ricky trying to keep your attn from his turquiose Crocs  ;D

Oh, and if you fancy a civilised Ceeegar, you could jump into Tony G's Winnebago (although I don't know is he's coming this year).

Pete
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: happy mondays on March 21, 2010, 07:50:05 pm
Thanks Pete, wheres the night before take place? and which hotel/b & b do the majority stay at?, wouldnt mind attending on the Sat night for a few beers etc.
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: richy27 on March 21, 2010, 08:55:54 pm
Pete next year 2 weeks earlier would be good county golf season wont of started. would love to be there but to commited but am  sure everyone will have a very good day. 
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Colin Day on March 21, 2010, 09:28:48 pm
I've got a seat in the Combo if anyone from the Kernow area needs a lift..... :)
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Andrew Briscoe on March 21, 2010, 09:37:12 pm
We are getting more enquiries for natural stone cleaning,
would have been worth going for that alone, as the guy is very
knowledgable am told.

Unfortunately wife is due to give birth and expects me to be with her  :o
Suppose i am to blame too..

Andrew
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Matt Lindus on March 21, 2010, 10:05:55 pm
Pete,

Maybe next year if you were to obtain backing from the charity Shelter they could provide transport for carpet cleaners around the country to the venue.

It would be nice to see everyone on this forum having a warm meal together and bed for the evening.
I for one would be happy to donate blankets and bread rolls. Let me know.


Matt 
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Colin Day on March 21, 2010, 10:09:41 pm
Has someone been on a Sunday session? ::)
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Doug Holloway on March 22, 2010, 07:41:27 am
Hi Guys

For my part I am going to chat about stain removal and try todo some demonstrations, always difficult to get experiments to work when you want them to.

The last couple of years I have done a talk but thought this year it would be better to be more hands on.

Going to cover, solvents, bleaches, enzymes, colloids, odour removal.

Cheers

Doug
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Neil Grainger on March 22, 2010, 08:18:59 am
Doug

If you can do a stain removal excersie on urine removal from wool carpets that would be great. I have real trouble with this sort of staining.

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: Steve. Taylor on March 22, 2010, 11:03:06 am
Neil with all the lads going out on the lash the night before i cant see it being a problem ;D ;D
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: derek west on March 22, 2010, 11:17:20 am
 ;D
Title: Re: Make your own mind up
Post by: CARPET KNIGHTS on March 22, 2010, 06:18:25 pm
Have seen this happen before and what you get are a few idiots constantly posting bad comments and sure enough you will get a load of sheep who have never had any contact with the victims joining in and on it goes.

The time i saw it eventually resulted in the company going bust and a few livelyhoods of the employers and employees almost ruined!

Like said people should make their own minds up but more often than not they seem incapable!

Cheers Goron