Balcas continue to take the potential risk of Coronavirus, COVID-19, seriously and is continuously monitoring the situation and reviewing the operational impact of any developments and potential changes. This includes assessing the effect the virus could have on any staff, operations and/or customers that rely on us. At present, we are fully operational and conducting […]
Bursary & Employment Support on offer to Timber Technology Students
You can now catch up on our Bursary virtual event at the links below: The Balcas Open Day Event: https://lnkd.in/d53JuJp Balcas Video – the Balcas Brand: https://lnkd.in/dkpFMRx How to Apply for BSc Sustainable Timber Technology: https://lnkd.in/dVqwxtz Search for ‘TU838’ This is a unique opportunity to go down the study ‘road less travelled’ with the additional […]
Easter Holiday Closure
Bursary on offer to study at Technical University Dublin
Balcas is demonstrating its commitment to local education, employment and it’s own sustainability goals by supporting a new degree course developed by Technical University Dublin (TUD). Balcas will offer a bursary to study this brand-new, 4 year honours degree in Sustainable Timber Technology (BSc Hons). This bursary will involve financial assistance for the student, paid […]
Continuing Partnership With RNLI
One thing we missed in 2020 was our usual levels of fundraising for projects in the community or causes close to our employee’s hearts. They are a fun (and generally tasty) way of team building while reminding us of the dedication of volunteers, giving their all for our benefit. RNLI in Invergordon and Enniskillen were […]
St Patrick’s Day Arrangements
DIY SOS
It was an honour for Balcas to be invited along to the Big Reveal in Bangor, Co Down back in June 2019, following the completion of the BBC DIY SOS Big Build which had been underway for the previous 10 days. So its been a long wait but last night we finally got to watch […]
Christmas Holidays
Balcas – Covid 19 (updated Oct 2020)
Balcas continue to take the potential risk of Coronavirus, COVID-19, seriously and is continuously monitoring the situation and reviewing the operational impact of any developments and potential changes. This includes assessing the effect the virus could have on any staff, operations and/or customers that rely on us. At present, we are fully operational and conducting […]
Tree Planting in the Community
Back in March as the true extent of the Coronavirus was becoming apparent, we had to cancel our planned giveaway of Birch Trees at St Patrick’s Day Parade and Fun Day in Enniskillen. Now, what to do with 250 baby birches? We reached out on to a local freecycle group online and the response from […]
Lockdown Project – Our Story In Animation