Carmarthenshire's Joe Moriarty crowned Specialist Apprentice of the Year UK
A Carmarthenshire Council trainee from the Tywi Centre in Llandeilo has been crowned Specialist Apprentice of the Year UK. Joe Moriarty won the prestigious National Construction College award for his work in the traditional trade of lime plastering. The Tywi Centre runs the Specialist Apprenticeship Programme with the aim of addressing the skills shortage in traditional trades of stonemasonry, lime plastering and carpentry; working closely with heritage construction companies who provide placements and on-site training. Joe was selected through the Heritage Bursary Scheme which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Construction Industry Training supported by Carmarthenshire County Council and the National Trust. During the 12 month programme Joe worked with two companies including Just Lime Ltd where he was considered to be such an asset to the team that he was offered a job. Paul Walters from Just Lime Ltd said: “Joe has great commitment and enthusiasm for building conservation...