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Glasgow Apprentice Wins UK Painting Crown | Glasgow News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Ricky Booth, a 32-year-old Glasgow native who swapped retail for painting and decorating, just won the prestigious Junior Apprentice of the Year award from the Painting and Decorating Association—making him the UK’s top apprentice after dominating a grueling six-hour challenge in Doncaster. From scaling technical drawings to executing flawless freehand curves, stencils, and color effects like rag-rolling and sponging, Ricky proved precision and passion win the day. He beat seventeen finalists from across the UK, including regional heats in Belfast, Glasgow, and Birmingham, and took home the crown at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall. Supported by industry giants like Purdy and Brewers Decorator Centres, Ricky’s win highlights the grit and pride behind Britain’s skilled trades—and proves that no career path is too late to turn into greatness. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dbd8231de25f1762