Hello and welcome to Kentra Training Autumn News 2026
Can you believe we’re already into October? It doesn’t seem five minutes since we were talking about summer holidays, and here we are heading towards the end of another busy year!
We’ve had plenty happening here at Kentra, and this month brings something particularly special that we’d love to share with you.
Kentra Training Visits the Isle of Man
This week, our instructors have been back on the Isle of Man, delivering training and assessments for our customers.
It’s always a pleasure to visit the island, and we’re delighted to continue supporting businesses there with their training requirements.
Although we’re based in Cheshire, our instructors travel throughout the UK and beyond, delivering practical, accredited training directly at customers’ premises.
Whether you’re just around the corner or across the Irish Sea, we’re always happy to help!
We’re already planning our next visit for February 2027, so if you have any training requirements on the island, please get in touch. We’d be delighted to see how we can help!
Upcoming NPORS LOLER Course – November 2026
Could you or someone in your team benefit from becoming a Lifting Equipment Inspector?
We’re pleased to announce our next NPORS N019 – Report of Thorough Examination (LOLER Inspection) open course, taking place in Matlock this November!
This popular 2-day course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to inspect a wide range of lifting accessories and small lifting equipment, and issue Reports of Thorough Examination in accordance with LOLER requirements.
Course Details
📅 Thursday 19th & Friday 20th November 2026
📍 Matlock, Derbyshire
💷 £345.00 + VAT per person – including NPORS accreditation and a 5-year Operator Card.
Places are now available to book!
Whether you’re looking to develop your own skills or train a member of your team, we’d be delighted to help.
For a full course syllabus or to reserve your place, please contact us:
We look forward to welcoming you to Matlock!
A Very Special Retirement – Norman Kennish
After many years at the helm of Kentra Training, our Managing Director, Norman Kennish, has decided it’s finally time to put his feet up and enjoy a very well-earned retirement!
For those of you who have worked with Kentra for many years, Norman will need little introduction.
Having established Kentra Training in 1997, Norman has spent almost 30 years building the business, sharing his knowledge and experience, and helping businesses keep their people safe.
Over the years, he’s built some wonderful relationships with customers, instructors and colleagues, many of whom have become friends along the way.
Norman would also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Kentra over the years. Many of you have become much more than customers, and the friendships made along the way mean a great deal to him.
On Friday 23rd October, we’ll be raising a glass to celebrate not only Norman’s retirement but also his 80th birthday!
But don’t worry – Kentra Training isn’t going anywhere!
Our experienced instructors, John, Callum and Gary, will continue delivering the same high standards of training, supported by Chris, David, Emma and Stuart.
It’s business as usual here at Kentra, and we’re looking forward to continuing to work with you for many years to come.
We’ll share a little more about Norman’s retirement celebrations later this month.
Looking Ahead
With the final few months of 2026 upon us, we’re already taking bookings for the remainder of the year and into 2027.
If you have any training requirements coming up, please do get in touch. We’d be delighted to help you plan ahead.
And speaking of 2027… there’s another very special milestone just around the corner, as Kentra Training celebrates its 30th birthday in February!
But more on that another time!
Thank You!
as always, for your continued support.
We hope you enjoyed reading Kentra Training Autumn News 2026
Best wishes,
Emma & Emma in the office, and all the Kentra Training Team
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