Lakeside Group

27/08/2026

We think Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s new critical care cars look great in their VisiFlex V-8000 livery.

And not just that, the reflective livery will help keep these vehicles highly visible as crews respond to emergencies, helping to keep everyone on the road safe while they get to their patients as quickly as possible.

Wishing the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity team many safe journeys in their new critical care cars.

You might have guessed from Friday's clues… 👀 We have three new critical care cars! 🚨

These three new Volvo XC-90s are fully fitted to emergency response standards and will join our existing Volvo XC-90, helping our crew respond to missions across our region.

They replace our three Skoda Kodiaq critical care cars, which have served us well but were nearing the end of their serviceable life.

We'll be sharing more about them and what they mean for our crew and patients over the coming days.

Thank you to the Help Appeal - County Air Ambulance Trust, whose generous support has funded the new cars at no cost to GWAAC. 💚💙

Photos by Adam Davis Photography.

20/08/2026

CS 125 - Inspection of Traffic Signs is a National Highways standard setting out the requirements for the inspection and management of permanent traffic signs.

To help those responsible for road sign maintenance stay on top of their CS 125 obligations, we’ve created a guide to the inspection schedule for retroreflectivity testing.

17/08/2026

You may have seen our recent post introducing AURA 124 AXE - that’s the ‘what’, and here’s the ‘how’.

The AXE air release liner uses micro-channels to help trapped air escape during application, making it easier to achieve a smooth, bubble-free finish. It can also make repositioning easier during installation and help reduce the risk of material damage and adhesion issues.

Want to know more? Read our blog explaining how air release liners work and the benefits they can offer: https://www.lakesidegroup.co.uk/blog-what-are-air-release-liners-and-how-do-they-benefit-vinyl-application/

13/08/2026

Our final Chapter 8 Approved Converter spotlight goes to VehicleChevrons.com.

Our Approved Converter programme recognises businesses that demonstrate best practice in the storage, handling, processing and application of our Chapter 8 materials - helping ensure vehicle markings perform as intended, maximise service life and keep highway workers visible on the road.

Specialising in Chapter 8 compliant vehicle markings, VehicleChevrons.com has successfully renewed its Approved Converter status, demonstrating its continued commitment to producing high quality, compliant vehicle graphics.

Congratulations to everyone at VehicleChevrons.com.

12/08/2026

Today's Chapter 8 Approved Converter spotlight is Chevron Warehouse.

Our Approved Converter programme recognises businesses that demonstrate best practice in the storage, handling, processing and application of our Chapter 8 materials - helping ensure vehicle markings perform as intended, maximise service life and keep highway workers visible on the road.

From design through to manufacture, Chevron Warehouse is committed to producing high quality Chapter 8 vehicle chevron kits using premium reflective and fluorescent materials. Their renewed Approved Converter status demonstrates their continued commitment to quality, compliance and best practice.

Congratulations to the team at Chevron Warehouse.

11/08/2026

Today's Chapter 8 Approved Converter spotlight is Chevronshop.com.

Our Approved Converter programme recognises businesses that demonstrate best practice in the storage, handling, processing and application of our Chapter 8 materials - helping ensure vehicle markings perform as intended, maximise service life and keep highway workers visible on the road.

Part of the Bluelite Group, Chevronshop.com has successfully renewed its Approved Converter status, recognising its continued commitment to quality, consistency and best practice in the production of Chapter 8 vehicle markings.

Congratulations to the Chevronshop.com team.

Bluelite Graphics LTD

10/08/2026

This week we're celebrating our Chapter 8 Approved Converters - customers who have successfully renewed their approved status following our latest audit.

Our Approved Converter programme recognises businesses that demonstrate best practice in the storage, handling, processing and application of our Chapter 8 materials - helping ensure vehicle markings perform as intended, maximise service life and keep highway workers visible on the road.

First up is All About Chevrons.

Specialists in vehicle chevron markings for highway maintenance, motorway and es**rt vehicles, All About Chevrons has successfully renewed its Approved Converter status, recognising its continued commitment to quality, compliance and best practice.

Congratulations to the team at All About Chevrons.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Total Traffic Safety & Management on joining our Approved Sign Shop Scheme.

Following their recent investment in a TrafficJet Xpress printer, Total Traffic Safety & Management continue to demonstrate their commitment to producing high quality, compliant traffic signs. Joining the Approved Sign Shop Scheme recognises their dedication to maintaining high production standards and delivering durable signage their customers can rely on.

We're delighted to welcome Total Traffic Safety & Management to our growing network of approved partners and look forward to continuing our successful relationship together.

See all our approved sign shops here 👉 https://www.lakesidegroup.co.uk/products/approved-sign-shops/

03/08/2026

Great to see this ambulance care vehicle featuring the iconic Welsh dragon embedded within the reflective livery at The Emergency Fleet Exhibition - NAPFM.

Projects like this demonstrate what's possible when standard reflective markings aren't quite enough. For larger fleet requirements, we can source custom production runs incorporating logos, symbols or other bespoke designs into the reflective material itself.

Whether it's celebrating national identity, reinforcing a brand or creating a truly distinctive fleet appearance, bespoke reflective materials can help your vehicles stand out while maintaining high visibility.

If you're planning a fleet refresh and would like to explore custom reflective solutions, we'd be happy to help.

30/07/2026

A huge congratulations to our colleague Mike Silverback Grizzly Allen on another incredible year of fundraising for Children's Hospice South West.

Although an injury meant Mike was unfortunately unable to take part in this year's Ride for Precious Lives, that certainly didn't stop him from supporting the event. After months of fundraising alongside teammate Darryl Galbraith as Team Too Many Bears, Mike spent the weekend volunteering as an additional water stop to help keep riders hydrated during the exceptionally hot conditions.

We're also pleased that our colleagues at Solareye were able to support Mike's volunteering by providing the transport needed to keep the water station running throughout the event.

Together, Mike and Darryl have raised over £10,000 this year through a series of gruelling fundraising turbo events, helping Children’s Hospice South West continue the incredible care and support they provide to babies, children and their families.

If you'd like to support Team Too Many Bears and help them raise even more for this fantastic cause, you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/toomanybears2026