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CHRISTMAS SPONSORSHIP GIFT SEES WIRKSWORTH FOOTBALLERS PLAYING IN A NEW KIT

Footballers playing for the over 100 years old Wirksworth Ivanhoe Club are sporting a new kit, thanks to an early Christmas present in the shape of a local sponsorship boost.

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON ROAD SAFETY FOR 200 ASHBOURNE STUDENTS

To mark National Road Safety Week 2023, 225 Y7 Ashbourne students were given a very different perspective on pedestrian safety – from the viewpoint of a lorry driver.

ASHBOURNE AZTECS HORNETS BUZZING ABOUT THIS SEASON AFTER SPONSORSHIP BOOST

Ashbourne Aztecs Under 11’s football team, the Hornets, is buzzing about the start of this season, having received a sponsorship boost which will see the players sporting a smart new strip.

DRY STONE WALLERS TEST OUT THEIR SKILLS AT LONGCLIFFE

Dry stone walling experts from across the country have tested out their skills on a wall forming a quarry boundary in Longcliffe.

LONGCLIFFE INVESTMENT IS HELPING KEEP LOCAL ROADS CLEAN

Lorry drivers have welcomed investment in a new access road which has helped Derbyshire company Longcliffe keep local roads cleaner, despite the challenges of the recent weather. 

LORRY EVENT PROVIDES INVALUABLE SAFETY EXPERIENCE FOR ADVANCED MOTORISTS

Local company Longcliffe Quarries Limited has provided a group of advanced motorists with an invaluable ‘view from the cab’ – an insight into the day to day driving challenges faced by lorry drivers.

FIFTH OPEN DAY SUCCESS FOR BUTTERFLY RESERVE

 
Despite the dull and breezy weather, around 275 people went along to the Open Day at the nature reserve at Hoe Grange Quarry, near Matlock. 
 

LONGCLIFFE INVESTS IN SECOND DRILL RIG TO INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY

Derbyshire-based Longcliffe Quarries Ltd has made a significant investment in a second drill rig for its calcium carbonates quarrying operation, delivering major improvements in efficiency and sustainability.

GREEN GRANT HELPS LOCAL COMPANY IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

A £20,000 grant from Derbyshire County Council’s ‘Green Entrepreneurs Programme’* has helped local company Longcliffe Quarries Ltd improve its sustainability through a reduction in energy consumption of 137,500 Kilowatts per year.

LONGCLIFFE’S NEW BEST IN CLASS ROAD FLEET DELIVERS BENEFITS ALL ROUND

Derbyshire-based Longcliffe Quarries Ltd has invested in 10 brand new ’72 plate Volvo trucks, delivering benefits all round – for the customer, environment, drivers and company.
 

BRASSINGTON VILLAGERS PREPARE TO CELEBRATE RETURN OF SUMMER CARNIVAL

MAJOR SPONSORSHIP TO BOOST VISITOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT THE NATIONAL STONE CENTRE

Major Derbyshire Dales employer Longcliffe Quarries Ltd has joined forces with the National Stone Centre (NSC) in Wirksworth to highlight career opportunities in the quarrying industry and inspire the next generation to come and work in this vital sector.

LONGCLIFFE CELEBRATES SILVER FLEET AWARD

Demonstrating first-class commitment to the highest standards in safety, environment and operational efficiency across its road operation, Derbyshire based Longcliffe Quarries is celebrating the company achieving and maintaining its Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Silver accreditation.

BOARD ROLE FOR LONGCLIFFE’S COMMERCIAL HEAD

Starting out 35 years ago as a Loading Shovel Driver on a concrete plant, Darren Mooney’s career has taken him through many operational and sales roles. And his knowledge, expertise and track record in the quarrying and aggregates industries has now been rewarded with a board position as he takes on the role of Commercial Director for Longcliffe Calcium Carbonates.

NORTHERN IRELAND GROUP VISITS LONGCLIFFE’S STATE-OF-THE-ART WASHING PLANT

The Northern Ireland branch of the Institute of Quarrying has enjoyed an in-depth visit to Longcliffe Calcium Carbonate’s Brassington Moor Quarry in Derbyshire. Central to their tour was the quarry’s £3.5 million state-of-the-art washing plant.

MATLOCK FOOTBALL CLUB’S ASTROTURF CROWDFUNDER KICKS OFF WITH QUARRYING COMPANY BOOST

A campaign to install a new 3G Astro Turf pitch which would enable football to be played ‘morning, noon and night’ in Matlock has been boosted through sponsorship by local quarrying company Longcliffe.

QUARRYING COMPANY DRIVES HOME ROAD SAFETY MESSAGES WITH SECONDARY PUPILS

To mark the start of National Road Safety Week we partnered with Anthony Gell School in Wirksworth to educate students on how to be safe when cycling or walking near lorries.  

PLAYTIME JUST GOT BETTER FOR CROMFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

Pupils at Cromford Church of England Primary School are making the most of their playtime and outdoor learning opportunities now that their playground has had a significant makeover.

DERBYSHIRE BOWLS CLUB ENDS SEASON WITH SPONSORSHIP CELEBRATION

Members of Wirksworth Bowls Club have ended the official playing season with a competition and celebration of renewed sponsorship from local company Longcliffe Quarries.

Her Majesty

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a shining example of a lifetime of duty and service to this country. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

LOCAL CRICKET CLUB CELEBRATES SPONSORSHIP

QUARRYING COMPANY COMMITS TO SECOND THREE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH DERBYSHIRE CRICKET CLUB

Students Boost A-Level Research With Visit to Longcliffe And Our Nature Reserve

Students from Tupton Hall School in Chesterfield have boosted their classroom learning with visits to a local quarry and nature reserve, hosted by the Longcliffe Group.

Earthbound Exhibition is now open!

UNIQUE EXHIBITION OPENS AT NATIONAL STONE CENTRE TO CELEBRATE ‘HIDDEN LAYERS BENEATH OUR FEET’

New Group MD Appointed

Longcliffe Group are delighted to announce that Paul Boustead FIQ has been appointed as Longcliffe Group MD from 1st April 2022

Longcliffe Group MD

Longcliffe are looking to appoint a Group MD

Derbyshire Dales MP opens new wash plant

Derbyshire Dales MP Sarah Dines has officially cut the ribbon to open our new washing plant

Our Chairman's Message 8th June 2020

Please see update below from Robert Shields

Further information can be obtained by e-mail to:
[email protected]
 

Coronavirus : Update 11th May

To all our customers /suppliers
We will continue to remain open for business!

Please take time to read our current statement on the above.
Any questions can be sent to: [email protected]
 

New Volvo Trucks

In September we took delivery of 8 units to replace a proportion of our current fleet.

Technical Sales Manager - Longfloor (POSITION NOW FILLED)

Due to the rapidly growing LONGFLOOR business and growth in cementitious screeds generally we require a Technical Sales Manager to join our expanding experienced team.

Longfloor successfully launched!

Longcliffe have developed a new addition to our range of high purity products.
Longfloor is a dry powder bulk binder for the manufacture of a cement based liquid screed to specification BS EN 13813:2002