Andrew Weiss, vice president of the Rainy Day Trust board, is getting warmed up for his stint as president by undertaking a mammoth, international cycle ride in aid of the DIY and housewares industry charity. 

Former UK managing director of Gardman Tim Stainton has been appointed by Homebase as category manager for DIY. 

Marcus Maher has joined the company as its new area sales manager. 

Howarth Timber Group's staff have successfully taken on Yorkshire's three highest peaks, raising over £5,500 for its partner charity, Caudwell Children. 

Yankee Candle has made two new additions to its executive leadership team: international finance director Cathy Mayor and director of international distribution Larissa Meixner-Adam. 

Richard Gillies is to leave his job as head of sustainability at M&S to work at the Kingfisher DIY group to lead its Net Positive Plan. 

Professional and DIY decorating tools company Hamilton has appointed Philippa Pawson as marketing director. 

Mirka UK has appointed Cara McMillan as marketing executive to bolster the company's media and marketing expertise, and support its distribution partners and customers by driving up its presence in its key market sectors. 

Andy Bestwick is joining Smart Solar as a non-executive director, having previously worked as managing director at Gardman. 

Gardening sundrires and wild bird care supplier Gardman has made two strategic appointments to its board of directors.