Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2014 | Page 133

ADVERTISING FEATURE Sydenhams celebrate 10 years of success The Ryde branch of Sydenhams recently celebrated their 10th anniversary - the Island’s independent builders’ merchants opting for July 4, Independence Day to mark the occasion. Sydenhams have now been on the Isle of Wight since September 2000 with the opening of the Newport branch, and Ryde followed in 2004, where a team of eight work, with the Sandown branch opening in September, 2012. However, the company’s history stretches right back to 1874 when it opened as a private family firm, and now has 14 branches along the south coast as well as 10 hire shops. www.visitilife.com 133