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A.W. Lymn Celebrate 20 Years of its Trainee Programme Ward wins City Council contract

Nottinghamshire’s largest inde- of the A.W. Lymn business which An Ilkeston firm has won a two- committed to supporting all of
include funeral arranging and
pendent funeral directors, A.W.
year contract to handle skip hire
our customers in responsibly
businesses Lymn The Family Funeral Service, directing, stone masonry, floristry, and waste disposal for Derby reducing their carbon foot-
coffin preparation, mortuary, fleet
is celebrating 20 years since its
print and minimising waste to
City Council.
maintenance, driver/bearer and
trainee programme was first set up,
The deal, described as being
landfill.”
administration - and at the end of
designed to offer the opportunity to
The first phase will see Ward
worth “seven figures,” could be
gain five qualifications to kick-start
everything they have learned into
a career in the funeral industry. the programme trainees will put extended for another two years. provide daily services to Derby
Homes’ waste transfer station.
It follows one with the county
Since it was launched in action at one of the funeral homes council. Other parts of the contract in-
2001, the programme has gained in the business. Ward said it would deliver the clude Derby Arena, Derby Live
prominence as the cost of univer- Nigel Lymn Rose, Compa- contract through its processing outdoor events, markets and
sity education has increased and ny Chairman at A.W. Lymn, added: plants at Ilkeston, Chesterfield other skip and waste manage-
unemployment levels have risen. come and the number of individu- “Over the years we have witnessed and Swadlincote. ment needs.
The four-year residential als we’ve helped kick-start a career first-hand the interest and passion Senior commercial manager Councillor Mick Barker,
course offers the chance to work in in our profession.” for the funeral industry and wanted Tracy Bryan said: “This is council’s cabinet member for
each department of the business The programme has had to offer an official training scheme another great local win for the governance, said: “Throughout
ranging from fleet maintenance to many success stories over the for those keen to pursue a career in team and builds on our success our range of activities within
the mortuary and is open to those years, with one of the first trainees our profession. It’s been a real hon- from securing the Derbyshire the city of Derby, we require
with at least two A-Level passes or still working for the business now, our to watch the trainees progress County Council contract earlier flexible and responsive solutions
equivalent. The business welcomes 20 years later. through the programme over the this year. to waste management.
anyone with a true interest in the Starting in 2001 while years and know that we are playing “It demonstrates the demand for “As a well-established local
funeral sector who is looking for a studying for his A-Levels, Jona- our part in developing young talent. our one-stop waste manage- business, Ward’s tender sub-
career change or an alternative to than Baker is a testament to the “We’re delighted to have ment strategy comprising skip missions were successful in
university. success of the programme, after been running the programme for hire, hazardous waste disposal meeting our requirements.”
Commercial Director at rising through the ranks to the role over 20 years now and look for- and recycling solutions. We’re
A.W. Lymn, Pete Clarson, who of Senior Funeral Director for the ward to welcoming another trainee
oversees the trainees said: “We are Mansfield area. next year.” BYGONE TRANSPORT BOOK
so proud to be celebrating 20 years Jonathan, now aged 38, The fifth-generation family
of our trainee programme – and said: “I am extremely thankful for business has been helping the Thank you for publishing our appeal for information in your last
what a ride it’s been! We originally the experience the trainee pro- bereaved for over 110 years, with issue, complete with enormous photo of me and Paul! It has al-
put the programme together to offer gramme has provided me with, and quality of service and value for ready brought some information to us but one thing that is being
more choices to those looking for for further igniting my passion for money at the heart of its ethos. pointed out is that the email address was printed with a “-” in the
alternative career choices other the funeral industry. Being given A.W. Lymn now operates 27 funer- middle of it as it broke over two lines, leading people to think
than attending university. the chance to experience every as- al homes throughout Nottingham- that it was part of the address. Could you please mention that this
“It has certainly been a pect of the business you can then shire and South Derbyshire. is “newbookitems@gmail.com” with no dashes in it? Thanks.
learning curve throughout the years go on to work in whatever depart- Applications for the A.W. Grant Shaw, Ilkeston & District Local History Society.
and the programme has been ment suits you best – there are so Lymn September 2022 course are
tweaked along the journey to better many opportunities.” now open. To apply visit www.lymn. Local Services needed
suit the needs of our trainees, but Altogether the programme co.uk. Advertise Here!
we are very proud of how far we’ve offers placements in all eight areas

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