Dave Taylor, a volunteer at Wiltshire-based Crofton Beam Engines, will be the special guest speaker at the PPS Chartered Accountants Summer Charity Breakfast on Thursday, June 19th.
This popular event run by the team at the Swindon-based accountancy firm offers a fantastic opportunity for local business professionals to network, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and engage in inspiring discussions, all while supporting a worthy cause.
Dave Tayler will share the fascinating history of the world’s oldest working beam engines, still housed in their original location on the Kennet and Avon Canal near Marlborough.
“We would like to introduce attendees to Crofton Beam Engines, an incredible piece of our industrial heritage that still operates today,” said Dave.
“The engines, dating back to 1812, played a crucial role in transporting goods between London and Bristol. Today, Crofton is maintained entirely by volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping this remarkable site running. We’re excited to share our story and inspire new generations to appreciate and support our heritage.”
Dave will also discuss the volunteer opportunities available at Crofton, the importance of STEM education in preserving history, and the current fundraising efforts to maintain the site’s Georgian architecture and infrastructure.
“We are delighted to have Dave Tayler join us as our guest speaker for the June breakfast,” said Sally Holland, Partner at PPS Chartered Accountants.
“The work at Crofton Beam Engines is truly remarkable, and we’re looking forward to hearing how they balance the preservation of our region’s history with its economic and educational benefits. We know our guests will find his insights inspiring to their own business practices.”
The June breakfast follows the successful event held in March, which raised over £400 for Wiltshire Treehouse, a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by the death of someone close to them.
Attendees enjoyed talks from guest speaker Taylor Wheeler of Simple Day, who offered an intriguing look at Artificial Intelligence, and Sarah Bear, who shared the impactful work of Wiltshire Treehouse.
Sally added, “We’re thrilled to have raised over £400 for Wiltshire Treehouse at our last event. This shows the generosity of our local business community, and we’re proud to support such an important cause. We’re looking forward to another successful breakfast in June, and we’re sure it will be another great opportunity to network and give back to our community.”
Tickets for the June event, from 7:30 am to 9:30 am at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Swindon, are now available. To reserve your place, please visit https://helmtickets.com/events/9136/pps-business-charity-breakfast-19th-june-2025
*Picture shows Dave Tayler of Crofton Beam Engines.
Article from Scott Media
