It was 2006 when Derbyshire-based contractor George Martin completed his first fencing job and, 19 years on, he’s still bitten by the bug. “It was a post and rail job based locally near the village of Chinley, where I’m based,” explained George, who set up on his own in July 2014 after a stint working […]Read More

It’s always great to talk to someone who holds a passion for what they do in life, and Nick Wiltshire of Nottinghamshire-based NW Countryside Services definitely falls into that category. Having started his business back in April 2015, Nick is just about to celebrate his ten-year anniversary. His enthusiasm for the job has never diminished […]Read More

Fencing contractor Charlie Wright is preparing to step into the ring for a white-collar charity boxing match! The 45-year-old founder of Lincolnshire-based Front Row Fencing is raising funds for leukaemia and cancer research through the event at Newark Showground this December. “I’m currently in training for the event,” Charlie explained. “It’s hard going, but I’m […]Read More

Dumfries-based fencing contractor Rory Samson was a happy man at the recent AFI Awards. Rory’s firm, Samson Fencing, picked up the award for Agricultural & Equine Contractor of the Year. The judges’ appraisal was definitive: “The AFI One project stood out for its remarkable ingenuity and the ability to overcome incredibly harsh terrain. The winning […]Read More

Based on the Conwy-Denbighshire border amidst the glorious but challenging North Wales scenery, Toby Arundale, a 30-year-old affable Welsh contractor, runs Mynydd Maintenance. His extensive knowledge of and experience within the fencing industry belies his years. “Fencing has always been a part of my life,” explained Toby. “Right from the age of eight, when I […]Read More

“I teamed up with Stuart Miles from SRM Fencing for the Tornado-sponsored Fence for Frazer event that took place at the Llandyfaelog Show in Wales,” explained Peter. “While it was great to grab the top spot, it was a lot more satisfying to know we’d helped raise funds for a brave young lad battling cancer […]Read More

The Kiwi fencing spirit is alive and well in the Scottish Borders! Shaun Walsh of Fox Fencing, based near Coldstream, is a living embodiment of the enthusiasm that New Zealanders have for fencing. The passion he has for his chosen stock in trade is palpable. Growing up in Upper Hutt, a small town outside Wellington […]Read More

Si Gibbs, based at Waterhouses between Stoke-on-Trent and Ashbourne, lives for the competition! If ever there was a professional circuit for competing contractors, similar to golf’s European Tour, then you can bet that this Staffordshire fencer would be up there with the very best. Si has been fencing for over 15 years. In 2012, he […]Read More

They say a change is as good as a rest, the adage rings true for Perrett Fencing, based at Middlemarsh near Sherborne with the company recently streamlining its business operations to become a leaner, fitter firm. Tony Perrett, who founded the business in 1996, has gone on to develop the Perrett Post Plate which has […]Read More

The East Coast Fencing Rivalry, one of the major events in the US fencing industry, draws competitors and visitors from right across North America. Organised by veteran fencing contractor Derrick Cox, this year’s show takes place on August 16th and 17th at Galax in Virgnia. Brandon Moore from deepest Arkansas is one of those looking […]Read More