North West AGM Event

Join Tobermore at the Bali Regional AGM on the 19th March!

On the day

12.00pm – 12.30pm – Lunch

12.30pm – 1.30pm – AGM

1.30pm – 2.00pm – Talk – Myerscough College

2.00pm – 2.30pm – Break

2.30pm – 3.00pm –Shannen Kennedy, Commercial Account Manager, Tobermore: Shaping the Future of Construction & Design; Tobermore’s Story & Insights

3.00pm – 3.30pm – Matt Unwin, Associate Director and Lead Landscape Architect – Barnes Walker: Introduction to the industry and to opportunities within the industry and within Barnes Walker

3.30pm – 4.00pm – Networking and Depart

Tobermore

Tobermore is excited to be sharing their story and insights at this year’s AGM. Discover:

• Tobermore’s journey & expertise: A brief history of Tobermore, highlighting key projects and products that showcase our credibility and innovation.
• Design & service excellence: How Tobermore’s design tools, expert services, and dedicated B2B sales team help bring your visions to life.
• Career opportunities: Insights into new executive roles and what it’s like to be part of the Tobermore team.
• Awards & events: Celebrate Tobermore’s achievements and see where we’re making an impact across the industry.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with Tobermore and see how we’re shaping the future of construction and design!

Tobermore is a leading manufacturer of hard landscaping products, specialising in traditional and permeable paving, walling and retaining wall systems that combine quality, durability and aesthetics. Full range of technical support, design and specification tools is available for housebuilders and developers, landscape architects, groundworkers, civil engineers and specialist contractors, as well as consumers, both in the UK and Ireland.  

Tobermore combines product innovation, manufacturing quality, design and support services to deliver full solution packages for specifiers, architects and contractors who demand quality, flexibility and peace of mind. Founded in 1942 as a sand and gravel business, Tobermore has evolved into a manufacturer of block paving and walling systems with full control over its supply chain, owning quarries and managing raw materials. The emphasis on quality, innovation and consistency concretes specification confidence.  

Tobermore’s product ranges encompass:

• Paving & permeable paving systems for driveways, paths, patios, as well as public realm and roads.  
• Concrete facing bricks range comprising durable, vapour-cured, richly-coloured facing bricks, backed with full EPDs.  
• Retaining wall systems such as the mortar-free Secura range, engineered for both residential and infrastructure projects, helping simplify the specification and installation of retaining wall systems.  
• Ancillaries: full range of traditional kerbs, edging and steps.  
• Design services & technical support  

With Tobermore Create & Construct, we guide you through every step of the journey, from concept to completion. From tender & construction to post-completion, we provide the support our customers need.  

Barnes Walker

Barnes Walker is a multi-award-winning landscape architecture practice with an impressive 30-year track record. Established in 1986 and based in South Manchester, Barnes Walker is a Landscape Institute registered practice that operates throughout the UK and overseas. We offer a professional and friendly service and have a range of specialist skills that cover the full spectrum of landscape related activities. Our detailed understanding of commercial realities and planning opportunities, our wealth of site-based knowledge and our ability to identify innovative solutions to complex issues at all scales, allows us to confidently see projects through from initial sketch design to the realisation of stunning external spaces.

This expertise ensures that our outputs are always innovative, considered and distinctive. We design and build gardens ranging from small private schemes to country estates and have created many inspirational award-winning landscapes where delightful planting combinations are complemented with high quality hard detailing. Currently Barnes Walker have eighteen talented professionals skilled in landscape architecture, urban design, master planning, environmental planning, garden design, horticulture and sustainable development, including nine Chartered members of the Landscape Institute, two members of the Society of Garden Designers and a Chartered Town Planner.

Matthew Unwin

Since qualifying as a Landscape Architect at Leeds Metropolitan University in 1998, I have developed over 25 years of experience in landscape architecture, encompassing design, project management, and implementation across national and international projects. My career spans the UK, Australia, and Asia, where I have held senior and directorial roles in both public and private sectors.

With a passion for creating innovative and functional outdoor spaces, I have led landscape and multidisciplinary teams to deliver diverse projects - ranging from residential and commercial developments to public realm improvements, foreshore revitalisations, resort planning, and educational environments. My portfolio includes projects for local governments, developers, private clients, and corporations in the UK, Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong.

I currently serve as an Associate Director and Lead Landscape Architect at Barnes Walker, playing a key role in design direction, leading project design and delivery, developing client relationships, managing financial oversight, mentoring staff, and contributing to planning and business development. My work focuses on private high-end residential and varying commercial schemes.

Talk Content

• Barnes Walker – introduction to the practice. BW’s place in the industry. Areas and specialist areas working within industry.
• BW and my specialist area of work – high end garden design
• Portfolio of key exciting projects (some images attached with email) – mix of contemporary gardens to country estates
• Awards, Chelsea Flower Show-gardens, international work
• How to get into the industry
• Rewards of being a garden designer/landscape architect
• BW employment opportunities