Gelder Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of team T-shirts for this year’s Merlane Trophy, continuing its commitment to supporting community-led initiatives and local sporting traditions.
The competition was founded by Nottingham based IOC member George Merlane in 1977. It provides friendly rivalry amongst colleges as their chosen students compete in a four-hour skills project. It is bench-based and incorporates both carpentry and joinery in a wide variety of forms from roofing to floor trimming from gates to serving hatches
This year’s event was hosted at Derby College, providing an excellent venue for the competition. Entrants travelled from Lincoln College to take part, highlighting the collaborative nature of the event and the strong links between educational institutions.
Gelder Group’s sponsorship of team T-shirts this year ensured that participants were equipped and unified, helping to build team identity and pride throughout the event. By supporting initiatives such as the Merlane Trophy, Gelder Group continues to demonstrate its commitment to investing in the communities it serves.
A spokesperson for Gelder Group commented:
We are proud to support the Merlane Trophy, an event with such strong community roots and history. It’s fantastic to see people coming together in this way, and we’re pleased to contribute by sponsoring the team T-shirts. Supporting local events like this is something we truly value.
