2017: News Archive
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SGN press releases (archive) January – December 2017 Please note, these press releases have been archived and information which was accurate at time of publication may be out of date now. For our latest news, press releases and contact details, please visit sgn.co.uk. Contents Top performing apprentices recognised by SGN in annual awards .................................................................. 6 Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for St Helens Parade, Southsea ................................................................. 8 Youngsters encouraged to get creative in promoting carbon monoxide awareness. ...................................... 9 SGN time capsule to give future Southfields students a glimpse of the past ................................................. 10 Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Caterham as part of £100,000 project ............................................... 12 Gas network upgrade in the pipeline for Easthampstead Road area of Wokingham ..................................... 13 Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Shore Street area, Gourock ................................................................ 14 Volunteers lend a helping hand to Edinburgh tool library .............................................................................. 15 SGN encourages charities with innovative ideas to apply to CO fund ............................................................ 17 SGN volunteers clear the way for primary school’s furry friends ................................................................... 18 Winchester residents get free energy advice at community event ................................................................ 20 SGN employees test their fuel poverty knowledge in charity quiz ................................................................. 21 SGN highlights its help for vulnerable customers at Scottish Parliament reception ...................................... 22 MSP hears about SGN’s plans for tackling fuel poverty on Paisley depot visit ............................................... 23 SGN employees test their fuel poverty knowledge to raise funds for charity ................................................ 25 Residents thank gas team for going the extra mile ......................................................................................... 26 SGN warns locals about con men operating in Dartford ................................................................................. 27 Being bold is celebrated as SGN pledges its support for International Women’s Day ................................... 28 MSPs learn how SGN is helping their vulnerable customers in Dundee ......................................................... 33 Sweet treats help SGN employees fund guide dog puppy’s training .............................................................. 35 Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Edinburgh’s Old Town ........................................................................ 37 SGN volunteers riding high after successful community day .......................................................................... 38 Apprentices demonstrate innovative technology on MSP depot visit ............................................................ 40 Residents’ help needed with pioneering project aiming to make gas more secure and affordable .............. 41 SGN Smart to provide implementation and operational services to MapleCo, a new smart meter provider 43 Dundee team raises funds to help send colleague’s daughter to Disney ....................................................... 44 SGN daredevils ride the rapids for Scottish health charity ............................................................................. 46 Stakeholders asked for their thoughts on how SGN runs its business ............................................................ 48 Underground robot upgrades Western Road gas main as part of £525,000 project ..................................... 50 SGN’s Matt wins Scottish heat of IGEM’s Young Persons Paper Competition ................................................ 51 Several years of hard work have paid off for 47 SGN apprentices, who completed their training and qualified as gas engineers this week. .................................................................................................... 52 Triple triumph for SGN as gas safety initiative scores award hat trick. .......................................................... 55 SGN recognised for campaigns to raise awareness of CO poisoning .............................................................. 57 SGN secures five awards at prestigious gas industry event ............................................................................ 58 Mental Health Awareness Week at SGN ......................................................................................................... 60 SGN ‘Oscars’ celebrate employees who have gone the extra mile ................................................................. 61 Community partnership creates a buzz at Trinity High School in Rutherglen................................................. 67 Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Fordington as part of £370,000 project ............................................. 69 SGN commits to becoming a dementia-friendly organisation ........................................................................ 70 SGN team brings outdoor learning to life for Swanley pupils ......................................................................... 71 Daredevil Edinburgh employee abseils down Forth Bridge for charity ........................................................... 72 West Kent depot volunteers dig deep to transform Reigate primary school garden ..................................... 74 2 London West depot volunteers transform Southfields church car park ......................................................... 75 Glasgow volunteers give back to Erskine veterans ......................................................................................... 79 Legal eagles join 10k London walk for justice ................................................................................................. 80 New Bridge nursery CAP day ........................................................................................................................... 81 SGN wins at Corporate Engagement Awards 2017 ......................................................................................... 82 We support International Women in Engineering Day 2017 .......................................................................... 83 Employees raise funds for Sussex charity in memory of colleague’s son ....................................................... 85 Our Senior Communications Officer wins Shooting Star award...................................................................... 87 Our CEO sets out his vision of a low carbon gas future .................................................................................. 88 Winners of national carbon monoxide awareness competition receive awards at Westminster ceremony . 89 Edinburgh employees impress MSP on depot visit ......................................................................................... 92 SGN team repays Tongham residents with community centre facelift .......................................................... 94 Young entrepreneurs share big ideas in national innovation competition ..................................................... 95 Mayor Liz Frost opens Epsom Park depot as SGN builds on commitment to Surrey ...................................... 96 Gas network upgrade in the pipeline for St Mary Cray as part of £85,000 project ........................................ 98 Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Lesmurdie Road, Elgin, as part of £490,000 project .......................... 99 Local volunteers help bring the countryside into the city ............................................................................. 100 Exceptional contractors recognised at London award ceremony ................................................................. 102 Gas network upgrade in the pipeline for Margate as part of £500,000 project ........................................... 106 Gas network upgrade in the pipeline for A23 Brixton Road as part of £2.4m project .................................. 107 Plans to replace the gas network for Old Kilpatrick and Erskine................................................................... 108 Football’s coming home to Wouldham ... with a little help from SGN ......................................................... 109 Glasgow depot hosts Alison Thewliss MP ..................................................................................................... 111 Coatbridge volunteers aid restoration of hidden Lanarkshire gem .............................................................. 112 SGN rallies the troops for Bovington Royal British Legion ............................................................................ 114 SGN volunteers get their hands dirty at Butser Ancient Farm ...................................................................... 116 Former SGN apprentice graduates with distinction ...................................................................................... 118 Dundee volunteers help clean up Fife beaches............................................................................................. 120 Gas network upgrade in the pipeline for Sevenoaks as part of £200,000