The Plasterers Podcast The Mick and Dave Show Series From Trowel to Teacher Two lads. One mic. Not a clue — and that’s exactly how we like it. Join Mick and Dave as they trade their trowels for tall tales, bringing you a fortnightly mix of banter, site stories, and pure plastering chaos. Whether you’re on the job or on the sofa, expect laughs, lessons, and the kind of chat you didn’t know you needed. If you’re easily offended, best give this one a miss. But if you’re up for a good laugh, cra ...
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The Lath and Plaster Magazine – Issue No. 13 from Tree to Lath
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Send us a text 🧱 The Lath and Plaster Magazine – Issue No. 13 From Tree to Lath In this edition: Two lads, one mic, not a clue – and that’s exactly how we like it. 🏛️ Restoration of a Historic Hotel Ceiling in Stratford-upon-Avon 👷 From Apprentice to Freeman: The Journey of the Plasterer, 1600 🌳 From Tree to Lath – the craft behind the tradition …a…
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Episode 6: From Trowel to Teacher – So its Ofsted Week Why Worry !!
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Send us a text Why you shouldn’t miss this episode Heading into an OFSTED inspection can feel like walking into a high-stakes exam: tension in the air, eyes turning your way, and that lingering question—can we show our best selves under the spotlight? This episode dives deep into that exact moment. Whether you’re a headteacher, senior leader, class…
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The Final Trailer for the Series From Trowel to Teacher
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Send us a text 🎙️ Introducing: “The Final Trailer for the Series – From Trowel to Teacher” Are you ready to trade your trowel for chalk? 👷♂️➡️👨🏫 Join hosts Mick Hargreaves and Dave (“That’s Skimming Alright”) — two craftsmen who swapped site-boots for lesson-plans — as they pull the curtain back on their journey in this final trailer of the serie…
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Episode 5: From Trowel to Teacher – The Assessment Process
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Send us a text 🎙️ That’s Skimming Alright – Episode 5: From Trowel to Teacher – The Assessment Process Join Mick and Dave as they dive into the assessment process — breaking down what it really means to go from the tools to the teaching side of the trade. Expect the usual banter, belly laughs, and great music that fans have come to love. This serie…
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From Trowel to Teacher Episode 4 The Ups and Downs of Classroom and Workshop Management
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Send us a text Welcome to The Ups and Downs of Classroom and Workshop Management — the podcast where we dive into the real challenges and rewarding moments of teaching. Whether you’re leading a classroom full of students or running hands-on workshops, we’ll explore practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons learned along the way to help yo…
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Send us a text Are You Ready for a Change? You’ve been self-employed in your craft for over twenty years — constantly chasing work, hearing “I’ll pay you at the end of the month”, and juggling suppliers who are chasing you for payment. Forget about sick pay or holidays — how many times have you thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to make a li…
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From Trowel to Teacher Episode 3 The First Two Years (rabbit in car headlights)
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Send us a text 🎙️ From Trowel to Teacher – Episode 3: The First Two Years (Rabbit in the Headlights) In this episode, Mick and Dave dive into their early days as teachers — tackling IT skills, surviving the dreaded Cert Ed, and sharing what it really took to make it through those first two years. Expect plenty of laughs, a dose of banter, a few ter…
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From Trowel to Teacher Episode 2 The Interview
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Send us a text 🎙 Episode 2: "From Trowel to Teacher" – A Must-Listen for Tradespeople Thinking About Teaching Attention all tradesmen and tradeswomen! You’ve spent years perfecting your craft — ten, maybe twenty — but you don’t have a piece of paper to prove it. Most days, you’re chasing work, chasing payments, and barely finding time to breathe. T…
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Welcome to the 12th edition of Lath and Plaster!
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Send us a text Welcome to the 12th edition of Lath and Plaster! Why Yellow Pine is Essential for Plastering Techniques We’re excited to share some big news – we’ve just launched our very own podcast, That’s Skimming Alright. Hosted by Mick and Dave from our editorial team, this is the first of many episodes to come, so make sure to give it a listen…
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From Trowel to Teacher Episode 1 The Overview
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Send us a text Thinking about getting into teaching plastering but not sure where to start? Mick and Dave have spent years on the tools before moving into the classroom, bringing over three decades of combined experience teaching plastering. In this episode, we explore the journey from trowel to teacher. You’ll learn what qualifications are actuall…
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