The Plasterers Podcast The Mick and Dave Show
The Plasterers Podcast The Mick and Dave ShowSeries 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, crack open a beer, sit back, and enjo
So its Ofsted Week Why Worry !!
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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, classroom teacher or part of the support team, this conversation offers practical calm in the middle of the storm. It helps you reframe the prep, face the unknowns and step into the we...
The Final Trailer for the Series From Trowel to Teacher
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🎙️ 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 series. Expect the unfiltered, no-nonsense banter you’ve come to love, as they tease what’s coming next and recap what’s come before.
🎧 What’s inside:
A snapshot of the full series: from first day on tools to first day...Episode 5: From Trowel to Teacher – The Assessment Process
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🎙️ 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 series has been earning rave reviews and hundreds of downloads, and it’s easy to see why — it’s raw...
The Lath and Plaster Magazine – Issue No. 13 from Tree to Lath
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🧱 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
…and so much more!
🎙️ Join Mick and Dave for stories, laughs, and a love of the trade.
📢 Don’t forget to...
From Trowel to Teacher Episode 4 The Ups and Downs of Classroom and Workshop Management
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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 you create engaging, well-managed learning spaces.
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Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers
That's Skimming Alright Trailer
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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 living”?
Have you ever considered teaching but weren’t sure what it involves?
Mick and Dave know exactly how you feel. After many year...
From Trowel to Teacher Episode 3 The First Two Years (rabbit in car headlights)
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🎙️ 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 terrible jokes, and a healthy serving of classic dinosaur rock. Tune in for a fun, honest, and nostalgic chat about the rocky (but rewarding) road from trowel to teacher!
This Podc...
From Trowel to Teacher Episode 2 The Interview
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🎙 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. The van needs a service, the taxman’s knocking, and taking a proper holiday feels impossible.
Ever catch yourself thinking: There has to be a better way to make a living?
T...
Welcome to the 12th edition of Lath and Plaster!
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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.
Why Yellow Pine is Ideal for Devil Floats – by Mick HargreavesCelebrating 25 Years: Dutch Guild of Plas...From Trowel to Teacher Episode 1 The Overview
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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 actually required, how to make the leap from site work to education, and what it’s really like to train the next generation of plasterers.
Whether you’re ready...
