Message from Tony's family A number of people have asked about Tony's funeral arrangements and donating in his name. If you would like to donate or leave a comment in his memory, please click the link. Thank you Tribute to Tony McCormack, 1961 - 2022.

Thank you for the wonderful comments made about Tony. An amazing tribute which we treasure. Some have asked about his funeral. Tony's service and burial will take place at 11.30 am Thurs Oct 6th at St. Helens Cemetery Rainford Rd St Helens WA10 6DF

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Tony McCormack, share the devasting news that Tony, The Paving Expert, lost his brave battle with Cancer on Monday September 12th. His legacy will live on.

Following a session of “putting the world to rights” with senior people @pavestone I came up with a glorified crib-sheet to help homeowners identify the most com-monly-encountered problems and, hopefully, allay (or even confirm) their fears. https://t.co/ohTxRlxH81

A fascinating afternoon with Mark from @MoasureOfficial yesterday exploring the possibilities with their fiendishly clever motion-detector measuring-up device that works from your ‘phone. This could be the piece of kit I’ve been waiting for all my life…off to measure summat 👨‍🦯

There’s a plethora of one-part, brush-in-and-pray resin-ish #paving #jointing mortars on the market, but Romex have been producing top quality 1-part and 2-part #resin #mortars for +20 years, so they must be doing summat right! Don’t risk it: Romex it! https://t.co/juL2q2iPrn

A fantastic supplier for some of the best in British stone for #paving, #walling and more. UK Stone Direct, part of @breedongroup has curated a superb collection of British #stone available online for direct sale to trade and public alike. Read more…. https://t.co/cEErcwjHKo

Assuming it all gets signed off, there'll be smaller ‘parking space only’ d/ways as Cat 2 pavements, while proper drive-along d/ways will remain as Cat 3. Important because it affects the build-ups required. Hopefully, this new page on my website will help https://t.co/UlADW9VRhn

The traffic categories for the new BS7533-102 have exercised the drafting cttee far more than we’d imagined, but one of the genuinely great improvements is in the lowest categories for paths, patios and driveways, Cats 1, 2 and 3..... 1/2

Ever wanted to know more about the possibilities of #resin #bound #surfacing? @SureSet provide masses of information on my website - everything from dealing with #steps to paving around #treepits - https://t.co/UHUoHi42vv

Went to see the @tuffbauSteintec demo day for TuffJoint Utility at @mkmbs Warrington this morning, along with a decent crowd. A dry, non-permeable, brush-in cementitious #paving #grout that sets after wetting - it's a real gamechanger!

It *is* possible to use imported #flagstones for #driveways: use the thicker 40-60mm options when available and always lay on a full mortar bed over a concrete base. @pavestone show how - https://t.co/r6d7C0cvGG

Got an irritating oil stain on your paving? I had an owld car that leaked so much oil I worried they’d start drilling on my land, but I managed to get rid of the stain using @resiblock OR (Oil Remover) - works a treat! https://t.co/ajGaNRvggG

Went down for a catch-up with @Landscapeworld8 in Widnes on Saturday morning. If there's a better, more comprehensive, more impressive display area in Northern England, I've yet to see it.... this is a proper gem! https://t.co/NH8rdgEg1B

Almost 3 yrs since I wrote about Easihold #resin surfacing from @vubaresin and it's growing in popularity: a spray-on binder for aggregates used in areas used solely by foot traffic. That stunning blue marble gravel is a must have – ice cool! https://t.co/AG2gNfcTXl

The page looking at decorative aggregates for landscaping is now sponsored by @MainlandAggsLtd who have one of the most comprehensive and competitive offers available, and they specialise in equestrian surfacing, a popular subject amongst site visitors. https://t.co/4UbtmmbH4b

While workers at this prestigious business park enjoyed a 4-day weekend, a vast area of granite-textured block paving was completely re-jointed using VDW850+, the 2-part #resin #jointing #mortar distributed by @NCCStreetscape – hard as iron by the time they got back last Monday!

....and not forgetting.... @AquaClean9 @musaadsaad25 @LtdCitadel @thegardenpage @ST_Tianwu @NorstrongServes @BasespaceLtd @Peter460760561 @tom_fielder @NexGenPaver @Conor_Rooney @libj21 @swanmore1 Have a fab weekend everyone 🤩

....along with.... @Northfleetcont1 @Will_a_whitby @spectralsailor @Bourkieginge @detaildesigner @smith_the @WorkshopGardens @jc07779442 @BrownOwl411 @schalmers89 @beggsy_i83 @Genytho11 @tidybricks @adela_hoble @lukesettle1 @ScapesReliable @Sliderz76 @NpsPavers @2tankswhisky ..

I've overlooked this for a couple of months due to being stupidly busy, but it's important to thank and to welcoem all those that have joined in all this twittery nonsense....so thanks and Hi! to... @ACO_HouseGarden @MetexOnline @gardendesign13 @WallerandSon @studio_forge...