The Carpentry Show on Fix Radio

A little while ago, Astrid gave an interview on Fix Radio. She spoke as a guest on the Carpentry Show about the lack of female tradespeople, the Register of Tradeswomen and what TouchWood South West is doing to challenge gender stereotypes. Listen to the episode from the 19th October 2021 here:

Astrid in front of the ad van

Astrid Arnold – The Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023

SCREWFIX CELEBRATES NEWTON ABBOT TOP TRADESPERSON CHAMPION WITHAD VAN ANNOUNCEMENT The coveted award, which celebrates tradespeople across the UK and Ireland, saw local carpenter and director of Touchwood South West stand out from the competition as she competed against nine other talented tradespeople from across the UK. Astrid, 48, wowed the panel of industry judges …

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Astrid Arnold reaches Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023 Semi-Finals

CARPENTER FROM NEWTON ABBOT REACHES SEMI-FINAL OF SCREWFIX TOPTRADESPERSON AWARDAstrid Arnold from Newton Abbot has reached the semi-final of the national award. Screwfix says: The carpenter is amongst 27 semi-finalists shortlisted for the national final ofScrewfix Top Tradesperson 2023. Astrid, 48, who owns TouchWood South West has been working in the trade for 23 years.Her …

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TouchWood South West is on BBC Spotlight!

Here is a short report on our Project ‘Women Build’ which we are currently running in Torquay. The report highlights how the project is helping women who are unemployed or on probation gain confidence and make positive changes in their lives. To watch click the link below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-devon-50394848/the-women-carving-out-a-new-life-in-carpentry To find out more and to apply …

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