New painting manager helps young
offenders
Young offenders in Slough have been given a
helping hand to improve their life chances through a refurbishment
project.
Ian Williams has recently appointed Tony Price
to head up its new painting division at its Reading office.
Tony has already set to work spearheading a
scheme to help the young people, who are going to be painting
Merrymakers Hall in Meadow Road, Langley, as part of their
community service.
Ian Williams provided 100 litres of emulsion
and 15 litres of oil-based paint for the three month
project.
Tony, who has over 25 years’ experience in the
industry, said: “The Slough Federation of Tenants and Residents
approached us for help in painting Merrymakers Hall and we thought
it was a very deserving project and one that we are proud to
support.
“We were delighted when our suppliers,
Brewers, also arranged to give us the paint for free. We were more
than happy to pay for it but Brewers saw the value of the project
as much as we did and were glad to help.
“With levels of unemployment rising, it is
important to support community projects like this one so we can
help young people gain the skills they need to go into gainful
employment and stay out of trouble."
Daphne Wright, of the Slough Federation of
Tenants and Residents, said: “We were thrilled when Ian Williams
and Brewers agreed to donate the paint to help us go ahead with
redecorating Merrymakers Hall.
“It’s a big job and we estimate it will take
the young people three months to complete. They are really nice
young men, who have made mistakes in the past, but are eager to
learn new skills so they can work in the community.
“Without Ian Williams donating the paint this
work could not have gone ahead so we are very grateful for the
brilliant contribution made by the company and its staff.”