Smith Brothers Oldham hosted an open day to celebrate is official relocation, with the help of two professional darts players.
The event started at 8am on 10 May, and customers, staff and suppliers congregated in the 40,000 sq. ft. premises located on the Vulcan business park industrial estate.
Darts players Dennis “the menace” Priestley and Paul Booth MC were the special guests at the event. In 1991 and 1994, Priestley was the darts world champion and he was a runner up in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2000. Staff, customers and suppliers were able to play darts against him.
Brian Nolan from Charlestown Engineering Services Limited was the highest three dart scorer of the day, and won signed memorabilia. Other activities included a golf simulator and an inflatable darts board. On the golf simulator people competed to get the longest drive, where the winner was Joe from Building Environment Solutions with a drive over 300 yards. He received a fourball at the Belfry golf course.
The customers were able to enjoy a hog roast and refreshments, along with having the opportunity to meet and socialise with the Oldham staff and key suppliers and manufacturers connected to the industry. Merchandise from all companies present was handed out during the day.
Oldham Branch Manager, Chris Finn, said: “Thank you everybody for making the day a great success.”
David Wildman, Branch Director, added: “Thank you to all customers, suppliers and staff for attending and contributing to such an excellent day.”
