B&Q Facebook Competition – Petit Journal “Get the look in 7 buys”

Competition Terms & Conditions

1. To enter you must: Send an e-mail with your answer naming all six style stories, your full address and contact telephone number to: socialprizedraws@b-and-q.co.uk for your chance to win.

2. Entries into the prize draw can be made from 9am 28th May 2013 to 11:59pm 11^th June 2013 inclusive.  Entries received after this date will not be entered into the draw.

3. Competition and prize draw are open to all residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland 18 years of age and over, excluding employees of B&Q plc, their families, agents or anyone else connected with the competition.   

4. There is one prize consisting of the following 7 Petit Journal home décor items to be won; Arrica cushion (5052931049622) worth £8.98, Brysa cushion (5052931064397) worth £7.98, Eden floor cushion (4104841) worth £29.98, Mendal table lamp (5052931062133) worth £39.98, Norrland pendant light    (5052931036998) worth £49.98, one roll of Rhapsody wallpaper (5397007017366) worth £16.98 and the Shire throw (5052931048960) worth £39.98.  The prize is not transferable and no cash alternatives will be offered. B&Q assume no responsibility for any damage which may occur during delivery.

5. One winner will be chosen at random.  B&Q’s decision on all matters relating to the competition and prize draw is final and binding. No correspondence can be entered into.

6. The winner will be contacted by 17:00 - 14^th June 2013. The prize will be dispatched within 14 working days.  If the contact details have not been supplied at time of entry, the prize will be offered to the next entrant chosen at random.  

7. All entries become the property of B&Q plc. B&Q plc reserves the right to withdraw the competition, terminate the competition or declare void any entry in the event of actual fraud in its sole opinion.

8. No responsibility is accepted for entries that may be lost or delayed in transmission. Entry implies acceptance of rules. 

9. The Promoter is B&Q plc, B&Q House, Chestnut Avenue,  Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3LE

10. By submitting your contact details with your winning answer, you agree that B&Q and its third party service providers may use your details to contact you about your entry. By entering this competition, you also agree that your answer may be used for future promotional purposes including online, literature and press activity as well as used on B&Q’s Social Media platforms.  

11. The winners’ name and county of residence will be available from the promoter by sending a direct message via Twitter to B&Q.

B&Q Social Media – Facebook Chelsea Flower Show Competition

Terms & Conditions

1. To enter you must: Send an e-mail with your name and address to: socialprizedraws@b-and-q.co.uk for your chance to win.

2. Entries into the prize can be made between 14^th May, 5:00pm until 11.59pm 15^th May inclusive. Entries received after this date will not be entered into the draw.

3. This prize draw is open to all residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland age 18 years and over, excluding employees of B&Q plc, their families, agents or anyone else connected with the draw. 

4. There are five pairs of tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show to be won by five winners. Winners must be available to attend any day from Tuesday 21^st to Saturday 25^th of May as tickets will be distributed at random.

5. The tickets are valid for one day only for the date specified on the ticket

6. The winners will be chosen at random.  The winners will be randomly chosen on 16^th May 2013. B&Q’s decision on all matters relating to the prize draw is final and binding. No correspondence can be entered into.

7. The winners will be contacted by 5pm on 16^th May 2013. The winners must provide their contact details by Thursday 16^th May 5pm for the prize to be sent to them. The prize will be dispatched within 1 working day of receiving those details.  If the contact details are not received by this time, the prize (s) will be offered to the next randomly chosen entrant(s).

8. All entries become the property of B&Q plc. B&Q plc reserves the right to withdraw the draw, terminate the draw or declare void any entry in the event of actual fraud in its sole opinion.

9. No responsibility is accepted for entries that may be lost or delayed in transmission. Entry implies acceptance of rules. 

10. The Promoter is B&Q Plc, B&Q House, Chestnut Avenue,  Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3LE

11. By submitting your contact details in connection with your winning email, you agree that B&Q and its third party service providers may use your details to contact you about your entry. By entering this draw, you also agree that your answer may be used for future promotional purposes including online, literature and press activity as well as used on B&Q’s Social Media platforms.  

12. The winners’ details, names and county of residence will be available from the promoter by sending an e-mail to the e-mail address provided to the winning recipient.

B&Q Social Media – Twitter Chelsea Flower Show Competition 

Terms & Conditions

1. To enter you must: (a) follow B&Q on twitter, and retweet the message sent by @bandq

2.  Entries into the prize can be made between 14^th May, 5:00pm until 11.59pm 15^th May inclusive. Entries received after this date will not be entered into the draw.

3. This prize draw is open to all residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland age 18 years and over, excluding employees of B&Q plc, their families, agents or anyone else connected with the draw. 

4. There are five pairs of tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show to be won by five winners. Winners must be available to attend any day from Tuesday 21^st to Saturday 25^th of May as tickets will be distributed at random.

5. The tickets are valid for one day only for the date specified on the ticket

6. The winners will be chosen at random.  The winners will be randomly chosen on 16^th May 2013. B&Q’s decision on all matters relating to the prize draw is final and binding. No correspondence can be entered into.

7. The winners will be contacted by 5pm on 16^th May 2013. The winners must provide their contact details by Thursday 16^th May 5pm for the prize to be sent to them. The prize will be dispatched within 1 working day of receiving those details.  If the contact details are not received by this time, the prize (s) will be offered to the next randomly chosen entrant(s).

8. All entries become the property of B&Q plc. B&Q plc reserves the right to withdraw the draw, terminate the draw or declare void any entry in the event of actual fraud in its sole opinion.

9. No responsibility is accepted for entries that may be lost or delayed in transmission. Entry implies acceptance of rules. 

10. The Promoter is B&Q Plc, B&Q House, Chestnut Avenue,  Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3LE

11. By submitting your contact details in connection with your winning email, you agree that B&Q and its third party service providers may use your details to contact you about your entry. By entering this draw, you also agree that your answer may be used for future promotional purposes including online, literature and press activity as well as used on B&Q’s Social Media platforms.   

12. The winners’ details, names and county of residence will be available from the promoter by sending an e-mail to the e-mail address provided to the winning recipient.

B&Q Pinterest – Pin it to win it “Patterns & Fashions” Competition

Competition Terms & Conditions

1. To enter you must: (a) follow B&Q on Pinterest, (b) Create a board and name it “B&Q Patterns & Fashions” (c) Repin your five favourite products from our Patterns & Fashions board onto your new B&Q Patterns & Fashions board. (d) Comment on the original promotion pin with a link to your B&Q Patterns & Fashions board to enter the prize draw.

2. Competition runs between 27^th April 2013 to 11.59pm on 11^th May 2013 inclusive.

3. Competition and prize draws are open to all residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland aged 18 and over, excluding employees of B&Q plc, their families, agents or anyone else connected with the competition. 

4. There will be 1 winner, winning one £100 gift card. The winner will be chosen at random by 18th May 2013. The winner will then have 14 days to provide their contact details for the prize to be sent to them.  The prize will be dispatched within 21 working days of receiving those details.  If the contact details are not received within 14 days, the prize will be offered to the next randomly picked entrant.

5. All entries become the property of B&Q plc. B&Q plc reserves the right to withdraw the competition, terminate the competition or declare void any entry in the event of actual fraud in its sole opinion.

6. No responsibility is accepted for entries that may be lost or delayed in transmission.

7. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions. 

8. The Promoter is B&Q plc, B&Q House, Chestnut Avenue, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3LE. 

9. The decision of the promoter is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into.

10. By submitting your contact details in connection with your winning repined item, you agree that B&Q and its third party service providers may use your details to contact you about your prize. By entering this competition, you also agree that your repined items, name and location may be used for future promotional purposes including social channels, online, literature and press activity as well as on the Social Hub of www.diy.com.  

11. The winners’ details, names and county of residence will be available from the promoter by sending a Direct Message to socialteam@b-and-q.co.uk

B&Q Social Media – Dulux Prize Draw

Terms & Conditions

1. To enter you must: Send an e-mail with your name and school/workplace to: socialprizedraws@b-and-q.co.uk for your chance to win.

2. Entries can only be made once by each person with one email address. Multiple or third party entries will not be accepted.

3. Under 18 year olds must get permission to enter from a parent or guardian.

4. Entries into the prize can be made between 26th April 2013 and 11:59pm 29^th April 2013 inclusive.  Entries received after this date will not be entered into the draw.

5. This prize draw is open to all residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland, excluding employees of B&Q plc, their families, agents or anyone else connected with the draw. 

6. There is one prize to be won: Spending 4 hours with the Dulux dog at your school or place of work. The prize is not transferable and there is no cash alternative.

7. The winner will be chosen at random.  B&Q’s decision on all matters relating to the prize draw is final and binding. No correspondence can be entered into.

8. The winner may be required to participate in photo shoots and marketing activities.

9. The winner will be contacted by 17:00- 30^th April 2013. The winner must provide their contact details which will be sent to Dulux to organise the prize.  If the contact details are not received by 17:00- 7^th May 2013, the prize (s) will be offered to the next randomly chosen entrant(s).

10. The dispatch of the prize must be organised between Dulux and the winner to be within 2 months of the prize notification.

11. All entries become the property of B&Q plc. B&Q plc reserves the right to withdraw the draw, terminate the draw or declare void any entry in the event of actual fraud in its sole opinion.

12. No responsibility is accepted for entries that may be lost or delayed in transmission. Entry into the draw is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.

13. The Promoter is B&Q Plc, B&Q House, Chestnut Avenue,  Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3LE

14. By submitting your contact details in connection with your entry you agree that B&Q and its third party service providers may use your details to contact you about your entry.   

15. The winners’ name and county of residence will be available after 30/04.2013 by emailing socialprizedraws@b-and-q.co.uk.

Richard Holden

Richard is a Grill Academy & Airstream Chef and joined Weber in 2012. He joined Weber after working for a London based events company specialising in Olympic
corporate hospitality. Richard has a Cordon Bleu diploma and level 4 Diploma in
Professional Culinary Arts.

Familiar with ‘Grill Culture’ from time spent living in Canada, Richard has honed his
grilling skills and enjoys passing on the knowledge he has gained.

He enjoys touring with the airstream where he demonstrates the versatility of a BBQ and just how underutilised it is in Britain.

For Richard, a real misnomer that most people have about using their barbecue is that it has to be warm, sunny and dry. When roasting, smoking or baking food on your barbecue (gas or charcoal) the results are much more moist than if cooking them inside in your oven. This is because a barbecue draws in damp air, which is then circulated around your food.

Weber Factoid:

Weber grills originate and are designed from Chicago, Illanois where the average Winter snowfall ranges from 9.8 inches (24.9 cm) up to 89.7 in (228 cm) and the average Winter temperature is -18oC. None of our barbecues need to be covered to comply with warranty requirements and are designed to be left outdoors year-round!

Only in stores. Hurry, offer ends Monday, 15th April!

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* Terms and Conditions:

Cheapest item free. Offer ends Monday 15 April 2013. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

NEAREST STORE Check diy.com or phone 0845 850 0175 (calls charged at national rate).

OPENING HOURS Most stores Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 7am-8pm. Sun England and Wales 10am-4pm (where permitted). Scotland 9am-7pm and Northern Ireland 1pm-6pm. Offers exclude TradePoint.

The Buzz.

Here at B&Q, we are supporting Friends of the Earth in calling for a National Bee Action Plan – hoping to make 2013 the year of the bee.

Why bees?

Bees are small, bright, and powerful plant pollinators. Watching them buzz tirelessly from flower to flower is a delightful show of nature.

Vital to healthy crops and wildflowers, bees and other pollinators make up to a third of our daily menu possible. Without them, many of our favourite fruits and vegetables would be harder to find and significantly more expensive.

In fact, alternative ways of pollinating would cost UK farmers over £1.8 billion a year, and overall, bees could be worth up to £440m to the UK economy.

Bees have had a lot of recent excitement for good reason - a startling number of them have mysteriously vanished worldwide. In the last decade, we’ve lost an estimated 30% of the bee population.

Here in the UK 75% of our bees have disappeared in the last 100 years.

Disease, chemicals, and habitat loss are all possible culprits, but so far, research is inconclusive. What we are certain of: bees are drastically declining worldwide, and urgent action is needed.

What we’ve done

As the UK’s No1 garden centre, at B&Q we realise we have an impact, and strive to take responsibility for it.

We are aware of concerns over the potential association of certain neonicotinoids with the decline in the bee population and, whilst there are plenty more steps along the journey, we’ve led by example and withdrawn products containing imidocloprid, a neonicotinoid, from our shelves.

Over the coming months we will be offering a range of help and advice to our gardening customers – from how to build bee cafés and plant bee friendly flowers, to providing bee friendly labels to helping customers maintain a safe environment for bees in their gardens.

What you can do now

In the meantime, LIKE our Facebook post that supports Friends of the Earth’s call for a National Bee Action Plan.

Aiming high, we want – 10,000 likes by April 25^th – think we can do it?

When we reach our goal, we’ll take your likes to Owen Paterson, Secretary of State DEFRA with a call to stakeholders to draw-up a plan in-line with scientific evidence which:

·        Ensures the way we farm our food and plan our towns and cities is good for bees

·        Helps farmers, gardeners and park keepers to reduce use of chemicals that harm bees

·        Protects Britain’s wild and honey bee species and other pollinators

Together, we can do our bit, and call for action.

Want to see more?

Coming soon: Our Verve flowers will host the “Perfect for Pollinators” label, so look out for it when buying your potted plants!

Check out DIY.com/eco for greener gardening tips, and stay tuned for more exciting bee initiatives we are kicking off in the coming months.

Want to do more?

Watch our Insect Hotel video to build your own and entice pollinators to your

garden

Plant these pollen-rich plants to bring buzz to your garden and boost pollination, courtesy of The Royal Horticultural Society

Read up on guerrilla gardening and get seed-bombing! (Pollinators will love you for it.)

Steve Orley has been in the timber industry for 36 years.

Key highlights include….

• Working with a Door Manufacturer for 4 years
• Working as a Timber training officer for 4 years
• He has spent 15 years at Travis Perkins …
• … and is now a month into working for B&Q as our resident expert in Timber & Decking.