With a long association as team kit sponsors for Kidlington Old Boys FC and with a number of employees as players (both past and present), D&T would like to congratulate the club on its recent victory in the Oxfordshire FA Charity Cup Final on 24th April. Interesting fact – the cup competition itself dates back… Read more

Having had some involvement in providing the electrical expertise for the integration of photovoltaic technology into electrical schemes during 2009, Darke & Taylor has subsequently invested in the necessary training to enable the company to install and commission PV systems. Working in conjunction with its renewable and sustainable energy solutions partner – EnergyMyWay – D&T… Read more

D&T Contract Engineer Stuart McNaughton has just completed the Management Development Training Programme under a pilot run by ECA Education and Training. The programme is designed for employers to develop members of staff in particular areas to suit their business requirement, or develop an individual’s potential within the existing company structure. The training has been… Read more

Throughout 2009 on the last Friday of each month, D&T office staff took part in charity dress-down days, raising £300 in the process. The money has been donated to Helen & Douglas House, a registered charity providing respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as support… Read more

As D&T looks back on 2009, a tough year for the construction and electrical contracting industries, it can do so with a real sense of achievement. Having secured work on a number of significant contracts, including a range of prestigious high end residential projects and the new Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, D&T increased turnover by over… Read more

Jan Jones, one of D&T’s longest serving staff members retires at the end of 2009, ending a career with the company that spans many years. Originally employed by Hill Upton & Co, Oxford’s first and oldest electrical engineering firm, Jan became an employee of Darke & Taylor when it acquired the shares of Hill Upton… Read more

Thanks to all who took part in the annual Darke & Taylor Golf Day at Chipping Norton Golf Club on 8th November. Despite how late in the year the event was held, the weather was perfect for golf and contributed to what was a very successful day. Congratulations to all competition winners – we look… Read more

Further to a recent assessment visit in August 2009, Darke & Taylor is proud to announce that its Environmental Management System has been assessed and registered against the ISO 14001 international management system standard. Achieving the ISO14001 standard demonstrates the enthusiastic commitment of the management and staff of Darke & Taylor to both limiting the… Read more

Matthew Gordon, a key member of D&Ts Design and Estimating team, has recently completed his Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies at Eastleigh College. To graduate from such a course is an achievement in itself, but Matt was also was awarded Student of the Year – a fantastic accomplishment and fitting reward for the many… Read more

As part of D&T’s continuing commitment to training and improving Health & Safety standards, the company has recently completed asbestos awareness training for all of its site operatives and contract managers. This extensive training programme was delivered to over 120 employees and will form the basis of an on-going programme to ensure that our staff… Read more