Tile, bathroom and kitchen specialist Roccia reported a recorded number of tradespeople to its annual supplier showcase.

The event, held at Roccia’s Preston showroom, welcomed trades working in kitchens, bathrooms and home building or renovating industry, and raised money for charity

It allowed them the opportunity to speak with trade experts from Roccia and its key suppliers including Kelmore, RUBI, PCS, Genesis, CT1, Dural, Tile Rite, BAL, Schluter Systems, First Trace and BAL/Ardex, with live demonstrations.

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The trade event also welcomed special guest, former WBC World Champion (and I’m A Celebrity star) Tony Bellew.

Client of Roccia, Tony Bellew was on hand to oversee the  ‘punch machine challenge’ which saw attendees battle it out to demonstrate the strength of their punch. 

The event also raised more than £1,140 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation a local charity which supports cancer treatment throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Anyone who donated £20 to the charity received a Roccia Gift Bucket full of goodies worth more than £55 and were entered into a prize raffle.

Commenting on this year’s event,  trade account manager at Roccia Jonathon Stopforth said:  “We’re committed to supporting our trade account members year-round with the best service, exclusive products, offers and expert advice, but it’s fantastic when trade customers as well as suppliers get together for our annual Roccia Trade Event to enjoy networking, learning and freebies.

“We were delighted to welcome back familiar faces to the event as well as meet some of our newest trade members.

“The day was a great opportunity to celebrate our ever-growing trade community and for industry experts to showcase what’s new; sharing best-practice advice and tips on everything tiles, kitchen and bathroom fitting.

“Our Roccia trade team were on hand throughout the day to explain more about ways to save time and money when fitting tiles within client’s homes and commercial properties.

“There was a real buzz around the business, and we were glad to welcome more visitors than ever before as the event goes from strength to strength.

“Congratulations to all of the winners on the day – especially Gaz Fenton who got to take home the Tony Bellew signed gloves.

“And thank you to Tony for helping us to make it a great and fun event. His unique blend of sportsmanship and motivational insights left us in awe of what he’s achieved.”