21/10/11 - PDA’s Bristol Trade Exhibition Set to Raise Funds For Young People In Construction

The date is drawing near for the first trade fair organised by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) – taking place in Bristol for the building industry trade.

More than 20 firms will be on hand at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel to offer advice and showcase the latest products, services and techniques – and help raise funds for young people starting out in the construction sector.

Neil Ogilvie, chief executive of the PDA, said: “We would encourage anyone interested to come along – it’s free entry and anyone in the property and construction sectors is sure to get a lot out of it.”

Crown Paints is offering free colour consultancy on the day, Toupret has a Champagne giveaway and other attractions include a caricature artist and the chance to win an iPod Touch.

Proceeds from the not-for-profit fair are going to the Pathway to Construction programme, which funds work placements for young construction students.

The PDA Trade Exhibition will be opened by the Lord Mayor of Bristol, councillor Geoffrey Gollop, at 12pm on Friday, October 28.

It takes place in the Kings Lounge at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, College Green, Bristol, and entry is free.

Doors are open from 12pm to 5pm on Friday, October 28, and from 9am until 12.30pm on Saturday, October 29.

For more information about the PDA, visit www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk

Notes to editors

About The PDA

The Painting and Decorating Association was established in July 2002, following a merger of the British Decorators’ Association and the Painting & Decorating Federation. The British Decorators’ Association was originally founded in 1894.

This organisation is Britain's largest trade body dedicated to the painting and decorating trade.

Members include sole traders through to large-scale national contractors employing hundreds of operatives.

The PDA is proud of its long history and high standards, and a registered member can be relied upon to do a good professional job at a fair price.

Press release issued by David Johnson of Shepherd PR Limited. Telephone 01538 308685 or 07985 129315

www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk