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Over £3,000 raised by Summerfield at annual Charity Boules Tournament

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SUMMERFIELD, the Taunton based development company, welcomed over 160 people from businesses across the south west to its annual charity boules tournament at Taunton Deane Cricket Club in aid of its Summerfield Force for Good Fund.

The tournament, now in its 13th year, is an opportunity for individuals to play the sport of boules, similar to lawn bowls, but originating in France, to network and to contribute to a charitable fund which this year is supporting Somerset Community Foundation.

Forty teams converged on the cricket club, where Summerfield is a sponsor, armed with their boules sets and ready for a bit of friendly competition in the knock out tournament. The finals saw teams from Robert Cooney, Porter Dodson, Wilkie May & Tuckwood and Risdons playing for their place, with Robert Cooney winning The Cup competition and ‘Risdons Solicitors’ winning The Plate competition.

There was also a prize for the best fancy dress which went to Fairhursts’ team, with the wooden spoon being taken by the ‘The Boule Belles’ from Morledge & Co. and ’The DC’ team from Devon Contractors just missing out on the spoon for last place.

The Blue Berets Summerfield Team from 2024 competition
Summerfield Boules winners 2024 from Porter Dodson 16Sep24

The event raised £2,300 from the businesses participating, which Summerfield topped up to make a total donation of £3,300 to its Force for Good Fund, administered by Somerset Community Foundation.

Commenting on the day, James Holyday, Managing Director for Summerfield said:
“Despite the showers amongst the sunshine, this event was our best one yet with a fantastic sum of money raised for a great cause. I would like to thank everyone for supporting the event and to the whole team involved in ensuring it happens every year. As a result, we have been able to raise over £30,000 since 2011, which is incredible.”

Since it was founded in 2002, Somerset Community Foundation has awarded more than £25m in grants to charities, community groups and social enterprises that have changed the lives of thousands in the county. The charity provides over £4 million of funding for a wide range of local causes every year in partnership with valued supporters like Summerfield.

Justin Sargent, CEO of Somerset Community Foundation said:
“We’re extremely grateful to Summerfield and the teams once again. The funding from this event raised goes a long way in supporting local groups and charities working in the heart of our neighbourhoods. The boules competition is always such good fun and it’s great to be working alongside the local business community  and highlight the important work we do in partnership with Summerfield to make a difference to our communities here in Somerset.”

Westpark 26 Welcomes New Industrial/Trade Counter units

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Westpark 26 is a 40 acre mixed use business park located off junction 26 of the M5 at Chelston, Wellington. Summerfield Developments are constructing two new terraces of industrial/trade counter units, blocks C & D.

Sparking a large amount of interest Block C is already 80% let, welcoming two well-known trade counters, Toolstation and Screwfix, and a third unit which is now Under Offer and in solicitors hands. Block C has one remaining unit available approximately 2,572 sq ft (239 sqm).

Block D is made up of four units of approximately 2,572 sq ft (239 sq m) each – with the opportunity to merge units to meet an occupier’s demands.

The steel frame of Block C is now up and the roofing cladding being added, with the steel frame for Block D due to follow early in October 2021.

Ben Trickey, Commercial Director at Summerfield commented: “It is great to have the steel up and the roof on Block C lining up to accommodate Toolstation and Screwfix in February 2022.  We have a further letting in solicitors hands and there is other interest in both the one remaining unit in Block C and the four units in Block D.”

Property consultants Alder King and JLL are joint agents for Summerfield and are also reporting good interest in the units.

Tim Western of JLL and Andrew Maynard of Alder King reported: “The pandemic has increased demand for trade counters, online retail and distribution.  Blocks C & D at Westpark 26 show that again Summerfield Commercial pro-actively meet the needs of the local economy by providing high quality and flexible business space.  In regional terms, Westpark remains an exemplar for business parks, offering excellent workspace with a range of amenities within walking distance and adjacent to the motorway.”

Pictured left to right: Ben Trickey, Summerfield, Nick England, Devon Contractors, James Holyday, Summerfield, David Partridge, Summerfield.

Westpark, Block C – Planning Permission Granted & Toolstation

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Summerfield Developments has secured planning permission for a new 12,402 sq ft industrial building at Westpark 26, its 40 acre mixed use business park just off junction 26 of the M5 at Chelston, Wellington.

The new Block C will be sub-divided into four trade counter units.  One unit is already let to ToolStation and a second is under offer to another national operator.

The two remaining units C3 and C4 provide 2,572 and 2,865 sq ft respectively and are available individually or combined.  Each unit has a minimum eaves height of 6.5m, electric loading doors, designed to work for mezzanine accommodation and generous, dedicated car parking.

Construction on Block C will get underway in July 2021, with completion expected in December 2021.

Property consultants Alder King and JLL are also reporting good interest in a second multi-unit trade counter building of approximately 10,288 sq ft (Block D), split into four units of 2,572 sq ft each and a neighbouring parcel of land for a proposed building of 3,750 sq ft (Plot E) opposite the entrance to the business park.

Ben Trickey of Summerfield said: “The grant of planning approval means we can now press on with construction of Block C ready to accommodate ToolStation and other interested trade counter occupiers.  Given the interest in this block, Summerfield has submitted a planning application for Block D as well.”

Andrew Maynard of Alder King said: “The South West industrial/logistics sector is crying out for modern well-located space.  Summerfield’s proactive approach in addressing this shortage will help facilitate business growth and bring new employment to this part of the county and is to be applauded.”

New Generation McDonalds Restaurant handed over

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A new generation 140 seater restaurant and drive-thru has been successfully practically completed on Westpark 26 business park at Chelston, Wellington.  Developed by Summerfield, the new McDonalds building has been pre-fabricated off site and delivered in six sections, was assembled on site with the Phase 2 works being completed on Monday 7 December 2020.

Working with Devon Contractors, McDonalds and Elliott, (who made the pre-fabricated building), Summerfield have completed the Phase 2 works, allowing McDonalds to open the restaurant and Drive-thru on Wednesday 9 December 2020.

The opening will generate 65 new full time and part time jobs (45 full time equivalent positions).  McDonalds have been recruiting and training staff to be able to open so soon after the building is completed.

“We are excited to be part of this development and look forward to the new jobs our restaurant will create, and the investment it will bring to the local area”, commented a McDonald’s spokesperson.

 McDonald’s will join the Costa Coffee drive thru and restaurant, The Skylark Pub, along with a Subway and a Budgens convenience store as part of the BP petrol filling station.

“Summerfield are delighted to welcome the opening of the new McDonalds on Westpark – and the new jobs it has bought with it.  The new generation design of building looks great and will provide additional amenity to those already working on Westpark and Chelston, as well as the surrounding area.”, commented Ben Trickey, Summerfield’s Commercial Director. 

“Summerfield are now close to submitting a planning application for further terrace units for industrial and trade counter uses on the neighbouring plot.  We already have two units Under Offer and these will add to the mix and range of uses on Westpark – bringing with them new job creation.”

In the photo are (Left to Right):

James Holyday, Summerfield; Ben Trickey, Summerfield; Heather Broomfield, Kirkham Board; David Partridge, Summerfield; Mark McFarlane, McDonalds; Lee Middleton, Devon Contractors; Lee Cottrell, Kirkham Board; Daryn Hunt, Devon Contractors

Two Summerfield Homes Site Managers Win Prestigious Awards

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On Friday 6th November 2020, the Summerfield Homes Team celebrated the achievements of Mark Woodland and Clive Linham who were both presented with NHBC Pride in Job Awards at the ceremony that was held online that afternoon.

Clive Linham won a Quality Award for his work developing Summerfield’s complex brownfield site on Monmouth Street in Bridgwater which was a partnership scheme with SHAL Housing Association. Mark Woodland was awarded with an NHBC Seal of Excellence for his outstanding work at Killams Park, Taunton. The Seal of Excellence Award is given to select finalists who achieved a Quality Award earlier in the year. Mark was one of only seventeen Managers across the South West to be awarded a Seal of Excellence.

The NHBC Awards are one of the most highly regarded competitions in the house-building industry, dedicated to recognising Site Managers who achieve the highest standards in house building. Across the UK 450 Site Managers out of over 11,000 entries won a Quality Award with only a small number winning Seal of Excellence Awards.

Judging for the Awards began in 2019, with each Site Manager assessed across these six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise, and Health & Safety.

Director of Summerfield Ed Khodabandehloo commented on the achievements of both Managers;

‘We are all immensely proud of Mark and Clive and it’s a great achievement for them both to be recognised by the NHBC for their outstanding work. With Mark winning an NHBC Seal of Excellence Award at Killams Park, his fourth NHBC Award and second Seal of Excellence for this site, he has officially put Killams Park into a league of its own for Somerset. It’s testament to his hard work and that of the wider team that Killams Park has become such a desirable place for people to live.’

Photographed above are Summerfield’s award-winning Managers Mark Woodland (left) and Clive Linham (right)

New Generation McDonalds Restaurant delivered

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A new generation 140 seater restaurant and drive-thru has been successfully delivered onto Westpark 26 business park at Chelston, Wellington.  Developed by Summerfield, the new McDonalds building has been pre-fabricated off site and delivered in six sections, which were then craned into position.

Working with Devon Contractors, McDonalds and Elliott, (who made the pre-fabricated building), Summerfield have completed Phase One of the construction of the new building for McDonald’s.  Following the arrival of the modular building, Phase 2 works will commence with a target date to practically complete the building before the end of December 2020.

This is one of the first New Generation McDonalds restaurants and drive-thru’s in the country and will generate 65 new full time and part time jobs (45 full time equivalent positions).  McDonalds are currently recruiting and training staff to be able to open soon after the building is completed.

“We are excited to be part of this development and look forward to the new jobs our restaurant will create, and the investment it will bring to the local area”, commented a McDonald’s spokesperson.

 McDonald’s will join the Costa Coffee drive thru and restaurant, The Skylark Pub, along with a Subway and a Budgens convenience store as part of the BP petrol filling station.

“As Westpark expands, it has drawn in more great names to compliment the many great businesses on site.”, commented Ben Trickey, Summerfield’s Commercial Director.  “Westpark now has its own momentum and continues to offer a terrific range of amenities to the locality along with employment building options for both new and established businesses.”

Summerfield are working up plans for a new build terrace of Trade Counter and industrial warehouse units to be located adjacent to the McDonalds – and terms have been agreed with the first two occupiers.  All enquiries to Summerfield’s agents Alder King or JLL – or direct to Summerfield.

FIRST HOMES RELEASED FOR SALE IN WELLINGTON

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Summerfield are pleased to announce the first releases at Blackdown Meadow, Wellington.

The development is conveniently located off Taunton Road (B3187) meaning it offers excellent travel routes via the M5 to nearby towns and cities. It comprises of just 23 traditionally built properties offering a range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Every property at Blackdown Meadow benefits from 2 years customer after care and a 10 year NHBC warranty.

The first two 4 bedroom detached properties with south facing rear gardens have been released with prices from £350,000. Further releases of 2 & 3 bedroom properties will follow in the next couple of months.

Summerfield also offer a My Home scheme which provides purchasers the opportunity to buy a new home at 20% less than the open market value. The purchaser owns the whole property and there is no rent to pay, which there would be if it was a shared ownership scheme. There is criteria that must be met to purchase a My Home at Blackdown Meadow, for more information on this please contact us.

“ Very good progress is being made on site at Blackdown Meadow and we look forward to moving in new home owners from early next year.” commented Ed Khodabandehloo, Director at Summerfield.

If you would like further information about Blackdown Meadow please call 01823 257961 or email enquiries@summerfield.co.uk

Summerfield Support Hard Hat Awareness Week

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Hard Hat Awareness Week ran from 21st – 27th September and saw a series of activities designed to drive awareness of brain injury and encourage best practice around safety equipment.

Summerfield aided Headway Somerset by helping raise awareness across our social media platforms on the importance of wearing a hard hat on site. Headway are a charity that offer support to people who have suffered a brain injury of any kind by providing information, support and services to the survivors, their families, and carers.

If you would like to learn more about Hard Hat Awareness Week or Headway Somerset please visit https://www.headwaysomerset.org.uk/for more information on the life changing work they do.

Good news at West Country business park

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Westpark 26 business park at Chelston, Wellington – developed by Summerfield – is to welcome a new 140 seater restaurant and drive-thru McDonald’s.

Working with Devon Contractors, Summerfield are currently on site to deliver the new building for McDonald’s.  Construction works are due to be practically completed by Q1, 2021, with McDonalds planning to open early in 2021. The new restaurant will create 65 new full time and part time jobs (45 full time equivalent positions) in a time when hundreds of new homes are being developed around Wellington and when new opportunities for employment are scarce.

‘We are excited to be part of this development and look forward to the new jobs our restaurant will create, and the investment it will bring to the local area.’, commented a McDonald’s spokesperson.

 McDonald’s will join a Costa Coffee drive thru along with The Skylark Pub, a Subway and a Budgens convenience store as part of the petrol filling station.

“McDonald’s will add to the existing amenities on site at Westpark, offering the resident and local businesses an excellent working environment and amenities”, commented Ben Trickey, Summerfield’s Commercial Director.

Summerfield are now working up plans for a further terrace of Trade Counter and industrial warehouse units – and terms have been agreed with the first occupier.  All enquiries to Summerfield’s agents Alder King or JLL – or direct to Summerfield.

In the photo are, Left to Right: David Partridge, (Divisional Director) Ben Trickey (Commercial Director) & James Holyday (Group Commercial Director) of Summerfield, with Darren Hunt (Quantity Surveyor), Simon Lawrence (Contracts Manager) and Lee Middleton (Site Manager) of Devon Contractors.

28 NEW HOMES HANDED OVER IN BRIDGWATER

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We are proud to announce Summerfield Developments have successfully handed over 28 new homes for rent in Bridgwater to Shal Housing Ltd.

With support by funding from both Homes England, Sedgemoor District Council and EDF Energy, Summerfield have worked extremely hard to re-develop a complex brownfield site at the heart of Bridgwater on Monmouth Street to the usual high quality and sustainable standard, where our Senior Site Manager Clive Linham has just recently been recognised by the NHBC for achieving the highest standards in house building with a Pride in the Job Award in 2020.

Congratulations and well done to all the Summerfield Team, Subcontractors, Suppliers  and all those others associated with the development on making this such a great success.

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