Enhancing community spaces that support early childhood development

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Derry/Londonderry

Project Summary

At Rosewood Bespoke Joinery, we’re not always creating corporate spaces. Working with SureStart, we had the opportunity to create beautiful and child-friendly environments that make a significant impact. Our recent collaboration with Little Hands SureStart in Derry/Londonderry is a shining example of our commitment to enhancing community spaces that support early childhood development.

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Project Overview

SureStart provides essential services to children from antenatal stages to three years old, focusing on health, education, play, physical development, and speech and language. To better serve families, SureStart identified the need for a quality improvement project—one that would create a more welcoming, functional, and enriching environment for children and parents alike.
Working in collaboration with H&J Martin Group, Rosewood Bespoke Joinery created custom joinery solutions to meet the brief of a home-from-home feel alongside playful and colourful spaces for the families.

Key Project Areas

Reception Area: A Home from Home

The first point of contact for families needed to be warm, welcoming, and practical. Rosewood Bespoke Joinery crafted custom toy storage cabinets finished in muted colours alongside H3171 Kendal Oak storage cabinets and a seating area. The improved layout ensures a clear sense of direction, helping visitors feel at ease as soon as they arrive.

Observation Room: Little Land – Big Adventures for Little Hands

This imaginative space was transformed into a dynamic learning area with custom-built and painted storage houses, helping to create themed stations that will rotate bi-monthly. From a farmer’s market to a vet’s clinic, children now have role-playing opportunities that enhance their social, cognitive, and communication skills, ensuring they receive a well-rounded developmental experience.
The colours used for the toy storage were U125 Sand Yellow, U638 Sage Green, U636 Fjord Green, U540 Denim Blue, U325 Antique Rose, and U104 Alabaster White.

The Result

According to Sharon White, Project Manager at SureStart, the project exceeded expectations:
“The experience was fantastic. Their professionalism, communication, and commitment to delivering on time made a huge difference. The final result is even better than we had anticipated, and we’ve had wonderful feedback from families and staff about the quality of workmanship.”
We’re proud to support SureStart’s mission to give children the best start in life. Through strategic design and expert delivery, we’ve helped create a space that enriches the experiences of young families for years to come.
Interested in how we can help transform your space? Get in touch today!

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H&J Martin Group

Senior Leadership Hierarchy

Group Directors
Kirk Jamison – Group Commercial Director
Kieron Millar – Group Managing Director
Jim Gray – Group Operations Director

Divisional / Regional Leadership
Chris Reid – Facilities Management Director
Stephen Byrne – Regional Director (ROI)
Peter Hamlin – Fit-Out Commercial Director
Kevin Sage – Fit-Out Director
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Group Support Functions
Human Resources – Peter Carson, Hannah McCann, Aimee Patterson, Jamie Ingram
Health & Safety – Ian Johnston, Geraldine McCambridge, Helena Smith
Marketing – Kerry Reid

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Leadership
Kieron Millar – Managing Director (H&J Martin Group / Elmwood Protection Services)

Senior Management
Tony Watson – Head of Operations
John McConnell – Head of Strategy

Operational Management
Richard Duncan – D&G Manager
Connor Laverty – F&S Manager

Group Support (H&J Martin Group)
Human Resources – Peter Carson, Hannah McCann, Aimee Patterson, Jamie Ingram
Health & Safety – Ian Johnston, Geraldine McCambridge, Helena Smith
Marketing – Kerry Reid

Rosewood Bespoke Joinery

Senior Leadership Hierarchy

Leadership
Kirk Jamison – Managing Director
James Rushe – General Manager

Contract & Commercial
Glen Horan – Contract Manager
Brian Millar – Estimator

Production & Workshop
Chris McKernan – Production Supervisor
Richard McMenemy – Bench & Fitting Joiner
David Hughes – Bench Joiner
Cathal Quinn – Bench Joiner
Eugene McGovern – Bench Joiner
Philip Grimes – CNC Operator
Tommy Lyttle – Apprentice Joiner

Design & Technical
Ryan McAuley – Design Manager
Amy Gilkinson – Design Technician

Stores, Admin & CAD
Aidan McGuigan – Stores & Despatch
Cahir Toner – Commercial Admin / Junior CAD

Group Support
Human Resources – Peter Carson, Hannah McCann, Aimee Patterson, Jamie Ingram
Health & Safety – Ian Johnston, Geraldine McCambridge, Helena Smith
Marketing – Kerry Reid