Halls Plumbing and Heating is a family run plumbing business based in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. Darren Hall, owner of Halls Plumbing and Heating, has nearly 20 years experience as a plumber, heating engineer and approved gas fitter. After gaining experience, qualifications and a reputation for outstanding quality work Darren started Halls Plumbing and Heating in 2006. Halls Plumbing and Heating provide an island-wide plumbing service from their west wight base. At the passing out parade at Ryde Fire Station, the new recruits are inspected by, from left, chief fire officer Steve Apter, Cllr Barry Abraham, of the Isle of Wight Council, and watch manager Andy Cave. Picture by Jennifer Burton.