The Bagnalls Apprentices Set out for Slovenia!
02 December 2024
We’re so excited that the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has invited our Bagnalls apprentices to beautiful Slovenia as part of the country’s 22nd humanitarian charity painting campaign.
Our Group Academy Tutor, Joel Mortlock, will be travelling to Slovenia alongside two of our brilliant apprentices, Katie Sanders and Owen Sheldon. They will be joined by Neil Ogilvie, CEO of the PDA, plus several other volunteers.
The humanitarian charity painting campaign is set to take place in the town of Dol pri Ljubljani, the home of JUB, Slovenia’s biggest paint producer and long-term supporter of the campaign.
On 29th November, our apprentices will be helping to repaint the town’s school, giving this important building the refresh it deserves and ensuring it is a welcoming place for both staff and students.
Katie, Owen and Joel have also been invited to join the rest of the team the following day to explore Slovenia, take in some of the local attractions and sample the local delicacies!
The event will celebrate the joint work of our wonderful network of painters, apprentices and tutors, highlighting their skill and dedication. It also allows for the exchange of experience and ideas on an international level – which we’re incredibly excited about.
Joel commented: “It’s fantastic to be invited to be part of such a great project. This kind of experience is unmatched in terms of gaining knowledge and expanding horizons. I’m so glad that Katie and Owen are able to come along and engage with a new challenge!
“I also can’t wait for them to showcase their own skills and share ideas with the wider, international cohort. It’s brilliant that they will be able to use the skills they’ve learned during their apprenticeships to complete a real-world project.”
Katie said: “I’m really excited to be travelling to Slovenia with the team to help repaint the school and share ideas. It’s a really unique experience that I’m so happy to be a part of!”
Owen agreed with Katie, sharing: “I can’t wait for the end of November – it sounds like it’s going to be such a great visit. I’m looking forward to learning new skills and exploring the town of Dol pri Ljubljani.”
We can’t wait to hear more about the event when our team return from their Slovenian experience!