Andy Gentle

We are a small AA approved company based on the Suffolk/Essex borders with a regular and growing client base offering varied and interesting work. We currently have several vacancies for staff. A groundsperson is required with previous experience and a good work history. Minimum qualifications held must include CS30, 31. Candidates must be physically fit and possess a strong work ethic. Continued personal development is encouraged with training given, there will be opportunities for promotion. You will need your own transport, due to the location of our yard. A clean driving license is required. HGV or pre 97 will be an advantage. (HGV not essential). A full permanent contract will be given with 3 months probation including all normal privileges such as 28 days paid holiday per year etc. All PPE will be provided Wages will be paid monthly in to your bank account. Competitive rates will be paid, based on your experience. PM me your details if interested or email your CV to [email protected] or Tel 01787 319200

We are a small AA approved company based on the Suffolk/Essex borders with a regular and growing client base offering varied and interesting work. We currently have a couple of vacancies for staff. A climber is required with previous experience and a good work history. Minimum qualifications held must include CS30, 31, 38, 39. Candidates must be physically fit and possess a strong work ethic. Continued personal development is encouraged with training given, there are very real opportunities for promotion. You will need your own transport, due to the location of our yard. A clean driving license is required. HGV or pre 97 will be an advantage. (HGV not essential). A full permanent contract will be given with 3 months probation including all normal privileges such as 28 days paid holiday per year etc. All PPE will be provided Wages will be paid monthly into your bank account. Competitive rates will be paid, based on your experience. PM me your details if interested or email your CV to [email protected] or Tel 01787 319200

Great machine. I am selling one of these ATM. Only as I have replaced with the same machine but newer model. See arbtrader.

Wal's funeral will be on the 6th January at West Suffolk Crematorium. If you would like to attend please could you pm and I will give you further details. Thank you all who have posted for you messages. Andy

With a heavy heart I write this post. Wal passed away this evening after fighting very bravely for the last two weeks. Thank you all for your messages, he enjoyed reading them and they bought a smile to his face. His passing in the end was a release from his suffering and his battle to live. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P Wal

Bob you'll remember jumping the broom handle then?

Thank you all for your messages. I was with Wal this afternoon and he very much appreciated and enjoyed hearing from you all. It got us onto chatting over past work, training and other experiences, it's amazing really how many people that Wally has helped, trained and influenced in the early days of Arboriculture. The amount of knowledge that he has in anything to do with trees and timber is incredible, very knowledgeable on the saw milling and timber production front too. The large amount of sawn timber in our yard is testament to that.

It is with great sadness that I write this post. Some of the older members and those who have been involved longer will instantly recognise the name. Wally has been involved in Forestry and then Arboriculture all of his life. He was for many years the regional verifier and chief assessor for the NPTC and what was then FASTCO in East Anglia. He has been and is a fountain of knowledge and inspiration to this industry and has been influential in shaping the industry and the people who work in it. I have known him for close to 30 years and he has been an inspiration to me and has become one of my greatest friends. Sadly two years ago he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and he has been fighting it ever since. Recently he has deteriorated and with his blessing I am posting this to inform all those who have known him. He has been out of touch with the training and the many people who will have known him, for some years, and It would be nice for him to maybe hear from some of you. He is very ill and is unable to take visitors so please post any messages here

Based in Suffolk, near the Essex Borders. Well established over 25 years with some interesting and varied work. Due to a big increase in workload and new contracts we are looking for a sub contract climber, regular days between now and Crimbo and probably beyond. Good rates of pay for a good climber. Also looking for regular sub contract or full time employed ground staff or a groundy wanting to progress to climbing. Opportunity of two people here and may consider a trainee as well. Please email [email protected] with your CV/details or for more info. Or you can PM me on here.

Selling on behalf of a customer. Approx 15/20t of large diameter (12-24") Poplar and Willow. Close to Suffolk/Essex Border. Can get to roadside or can deliver reasonably local. See pic below, similar size stuff to this. If anyone is interested pls PM me.

Based near the Suffolk/Essex border Suffolk Tree Services are an Arb Approved Contractor. We are in need of an experienced climber due to our busy workload. I can offer a regular 2 days per week, maybe more, certainly between now and Crimbo. Please send details to: [email protected] or send me a PM.

We are a small AA approved company based on the Suffolk/Essex borders with a regular and growing client base offering varied and interesting work. We currently have several vacancies for staff. Due to the large amount of storm clearance works we now have a yard full of timber that needs processing into firewood. We are therefore looking for either a self employed or employed yard person. This will be a full time position for an anticipated period of approximately 6 months. There is a very good chance this will lead to a permanent position.The main duties will be processing firewood and carrying out deliveries. Minimum qualifications held must include CS30, 31. Candidates must be physically fit and poses a strong work ethic. You will need your own transport, due to the location of our yard. A clean driving license is required. HGV or pre 97 will be an advantage. (HGV not essential). Wages will be paid monthly in to your bank account. Competitive rates will be paid, based on your experience. Please PM me or send your CV to [email protected]

We are a small AA approved company based on the Suffolk/Essex borders with a regular and growing client base offering varied and interesting work. We currently have several vacancies for staff. A groundsperson is required with previous experience and a good work history. Minimum qualifications held must include CS30, 31. Candidates must be physically fit and poses a strong work ethic. Continued personal development is encouraged with training given, there will be opportunities for promotion. You will need your own transport, due to the location of our yard. A clean driving license is required. HGV or pre 97 will be an advantage. (HGV not essential). A full permanent contract will be given with 3 months probation including all normal privileges such as 28 days paid holiday per year etc. All PPE will be provided Wages will be paid monthly in to your bank account. Competitive rates will be paid, based on your experience.

We are a small AA approved company based on the Suffolk/Essex borders with a regular and growing client base offering varied and interesting work. We currently have several vacancies for staff. A climber is required with previous experience and a good work history. Minimum qualifications held must include CS30, 31, 38, 39. Candidates must be physically fit and poses a strong work ethic. Continued personal development is encouraged with training given, there will be opportunities for promotion. You will need your own transport, due to the location of our yard. A clean driving license is required. HGV or pre 97 will be an advantage. (HGV not essential). A full permanent contract will be given with 3 months probation including all normal privileges such as 28 days paid holiday per year etc. All PPE will be provided Wages will be paid monthly into your bank account. Competitive rates will be paid, based on your experience.

I have vacancies for the following: An experienced climber with the normal qualifications. A groundsperson, as above ref qualifications. A clean driving licence and good work ethic are essential. We also have a position for trainee / apprentice. Based near to Sudbury on the Suffolk/Essex Borders. Good rates of pay and a permanent position with good long term prospects. We are an AA Approved contractor with very varied and interesting work. For more information please PM me or send your CV to [email protected]

I have now sourced this

I am in need of 10t of 4-6" diameter cordwood, 2-3m lengths. Within 30 miles of Sudbury, Suffolk. Can anyone supply please. I can pick up with timber lorry.

I've had an urgent job come in and am in need of a groundie for Monday. 30 & 31 preferable and must be able to use a chipper. PM or call the office if interested on 01787 319200. I am also still looking for extra sub contractors both ground based and climbers. Regular work available for the right person in Suffolk/Essex borders. Contact details above or email your CV please: [email protected]

Well Done to everybody! Just got a few more myself. Cant wait to see how much has been raised....

Steve how much to go till 8K?

If its not then I will make it so.

What a great effort by all...... £8k is now gonna happen methinks! :thumbup:

Going up nicely, surely its gotta be achievable now?

Great:thumbup1: I got another £10 as I said so thats only 98 others needed now

We have raised around £6000 so far with 5 days to go. It would be a shame to not beat last year’s target of £7k. With over 1000 members logging in every day surely we can do this. I will buy another £10 worth of tickets now. All it needs is for another 100 to do the same and job is done. Or 200 to buy a fivers worth, less than the price of 2 pints!! C’mon Arbtalkers its for a good cause, let’s see this thread reach 100+, all with replies for a extra few raffle tickets. :thumbup: Happy new year to you all.