Giles Heap's guest appearances

Giles Heap

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show

Roots and All - Gardening Podcast

Beth Chatto

Charles Dowding

Sophie Leguil

Alec White

James Basson

Matthew Appleby

David Harber

Ron Finley

Rosebie Morton

Brian Greene

Sarah Wilson

Jeff Lowenfels

Thomas Rainer

Phillip Johnson

Kim Wilkie

OwlTail

This week, I’m speaking to Giles Heap, Managing Director of CED Stone. CED has a long history of supplying natural stone paving and facilitating the use of stone throughout the landscape and construction industries. Giles took over as the Managing Director of CED in 2013.  We discuss: - Sourcing stone ethically, including mention of the Ethical Trading Initiative - Using materials appropriate to the job and the location - Options for those looking to source local stone in the UK - The production process and the environmental impacts of this - Issues with permeability and drainage surrounding hard surfaces and how to overcome these - The future of stone products  About Giles “I have been working for CED for over twenty years, on and off in many different roles. My specialities lean towards design specification and consultation using natural stone in both the Urban Realm and Landscaping arenas. With hands on experience in quarrying, production and remedial masonry work I tend to have a slightly more practical and straightforward view on stone, its capabilities and uses. I regularly lecture (preach) on the use of natural stone, both in Urban Design and Garden Design to Landscape, Urban and garden designers, students and contractors and I am more than happy to write and present bespoke lectures on the subject. Before working full time for CED, I have previously been a Publican, Bodyguard, Chauffeur, Night-club manager, doorman, and a whole host of other unusual careers! With a slight addiction to Scuba diving, martial arts (although not so much now I'm a Dad!) and extreme sports, especially climbing, I am quite happy to "say it as I see it" and I am always willing to face a challenge! As a member of the family that owns CED and the current Managing Director, my professional goal is to make us the best supplier of natural stone and hard landscaping products in the UK, by ensuring that the right advice and materials are used in our cities, parks and gardens, indeed wherever and whenever it is right and correct to do so.”   Links CED Stone - www.cedstone.co.uk 728 London Road, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 3LU Tel: 01708 867237   Blog by Giles on Using British Stone  https://www.cedstone.co.uk/news/using-british-stone-by-ced-stone-group-managing-director-giles-heap   CED and the Ethical Trading Initiative https://www.cedstone.co.uk/about#3   More info: www.ethicaltrade.org    Ethical Stone Register - www.ethicalstoneregister.co.uk   Steintec - StoneBed Permeable Bedding Mortar  https://www.cedstone.co.uk/products/stonebed-permeable-bedding-mortar-pbm    Get in touch; Email podcast@rootsandall.co.uk  Website www.rootsandall.co.uk  Twitter @rootsandall Instagram rootsandallpod   Patreon Link; Help us keep the podcast free &amp; independent! Donate as much or as little as you like at https://www.patreon.com/rootsandall 

This week, I’m speaking to Giles Heap, Managing Director of CED Stone. CED has a long history of supplying natural stone paving and facilitating the use of stone throughout the landscape and construction industries. Giles took over as the Managing Director of CED in 2013. We discuss: - Sourcing stone ethically, including mention of the Ethical Trading Initiative - Using materials appropriate to the job and the location - Options for those looking to source local stone in the UK - The production process and the environmental impacts of this - Issues with permeability and drainage surrounding hard surfaces and how to overcome these - The future of stone products About Giles “I have been working for CED for over twenty years, on and off in many different roles. My specialities lean towards design specification and consultation using natural stone in both the Urban Realm and Landscaping arenas. With hands on experience in quarrying, production and remedial masonry work I tend to have a slightly more practical and straightforward view on stone, its capabilities and uses. I regularly lecture (preach) on the use of natural stone, both in Urban Design and Garden Design to Landscape, Urban and garden designers, students and contractors and I am more than happy to write and present bespoke lectures on the subject. Before working full time for CED, I have previously been a Publican, Bodyguard, Chauffeur, Night-club manager, doorman, and a whole host of other unusual careers! With a slight addiction to Scuba diving, martial arts (although not so much now I'm a Dad!) and extreme sports, especially climbing, I am quite happy to "say it as I see it" and I am always willing to face a challenge! As a member of the family that owns CED and the current Managing Director, my professional goal is to make us the best supplier of natural stone and hard landscaping products in the UK, by ensuring that the right advice and materials are used in our cities, parks and gardens, indeed wherever and whenever it is right and correct to do so.” Links CED Stone - <a href="http://www.cedstone.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cedstone.co.uk</a> 728 London Road, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 3LU Tel: 01708 867237 Blog by Giles on Using British Stone <a href="https://www.cedstone.co.uk/news/using-british-stone-by-ced-stone-group-managing-director-giles-heap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.cedstone.co.uk/news/using-british-stone-by-ced-stone-group-managing-director-giles-heap</a> CED and the Ethical Trading Initiative <a href="https://www.cedstone.co.uk/about#3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cedstone.co.uk/about#3</a> More info: <a href="http://www.ethicaltrade.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ethicaltrade.org</a> Ethical Stone Register - <a href="http://www.ethicalstoneregister.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ethicalstoneregister.co.uk</a> Steintec - StoneBed Permeable Bedding Mortar <a href="https://www.cedstone.co.uk/products/stonebed-permeable-bedding-mortar-pbm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.cedstone.co.uk/products/stonebed-permeable-bedding-mortar-pbm</a> Get in touch; Email <a href="mailto:podcast@rootsandall.co.uk">podcast@rootsandall.co.uk</a> Website <a href="http://www.rootsandall.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rootsandall.co.uk</a> Twitter @rootsandall Instagram rootsandallpod Patreon Link; Help us keep the podcast free &amp; independent! Donate as much or as little as you like at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rootsandall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rootsandall</a>

EP 22 - Giles Heap, Managing Director of CED Stone

On todays episode Peter Donegan and Giles Heap of CED Natural Stone everything from trends in how stone in landscape design has evolved over the last 30 years, from what was (or, more to the point) what was not available, a super saturation of affordable sandstone and what the future maybe, all the way back to crazy paving, wooden sets and making your own in the 1970's.  We talk Giles eventual entry into the stone industry, going on holidays with Dad, how a daughters education and a change in thinking wraps around todays products and just how that has changed how we use and lay them. In a nutshell, this is not how I imagined this conversation would go - but then, I think that's every episode of The Sodshow since time began.   The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com With thanks to London College of Garden Design for making this one happen.  London College Garden Design: web: www.lcgd.org.uk twitter: @LCgardendesign fb: TheLondonCollegeofGardenDesign Giles Heap at CED Natural Stone: twitter: @GilesAtCED fb: CED Ltd Natural Stone web: www.cedstone.co.uk The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow

On todays episode Peter Donegan and Giles Heap of CED Natural Stone everything from trends in how stone in landscape design has evolved over the last 30 years, from what was (or, more to the point) what was not available, a super saturation of affordable sandstone and what the future maybe, all the way back to crazy paving, wooden sets and making your own in the 1970's.  We talk Giles eventual entry into the stone industry, going on holidays with Dad, how a daughters education and a change in thinking wraps around todays products and just how that has changed how we use and lay them. In a nutshell, this is not how I imagined this conversation would go - but then, I think that's every episode of The Sodshow since time began.   The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and <a href="http://www.sodshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sodshow.com</a> With thanks to London College of Garden Design for making this one happen.  London College Garden Design: web: <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lcgd.org.uk</a> twitter: @LCgardendesign fb: TheLondonCollegeofGardenDesign Giles Heap at CED Natural Stone: twitter: @GilesAtCED fb: CED Ltd Natural Stone web: <a href="http://www.cedstone.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cedstone.co.uk</a> The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow

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