Crown Paints continues as official paint partner of the Wickes Community Programme --- The six-week programme designed to give young people a start in decorating --- Painters and decorators are UK’s most in-demand female tradespeople --- Crown Paints cements partnership with Show Business Interiors --- Charity shop transformed by Dulux Trade --- Brewers Decorator Academy opens in Guildford --- Former pub transformed by Valspar Trade --- Apprentices showcase talent and technique at P&D Show --- P&D Show draws record crowd at the NEC --- Walther Strong and Graco Partner for £2,000 Giveaway at the Painting & Decorating Show --- P&D Show returns NEXT WEEK --- Apprentices take centre stage for PDA Skills Hub at P&D Show --- Dulux Decorator Centre is now live on TradeKart --- Albany updates product range --- Geocel’s debut at InstallerSHOW 2026 ---