A Home for a Hero
10th May 2016

Liniar fabricator MIDLAND GLASS has worked with volunteers and other companies to support an East Midlands project in giving a long-term unoccupied home a new lease of life for soldiers returning from conflict.

John Walker, Midland Glass Production Manager, explained: “A good customer of ours, Chris Chatburn of UPVC Specialist, approached us and asked if we could offer any help. They needed a door for the back of the property and once we heard what it was for, we were delighted to get involved.

“I watched the DIY SOS team on TV renovating homes for servicemen returning from action and found it very inspirational. How can you not want to help such a worthy cause?”
John approached Terry Grant, Regional Sales Director at Liniar, to ask if they would be willing to provide any assistance.

“We were only too pleased to be able to do our bit towards such an admirable development,” said Terry. “We credited the cost of the profile necessary for Midland Glass to manufacture the door without a second thought.

“These youngsters put their lives on the line for Queen and country and often come home to nothing, not even a roof over their heads. It’s shameful really and projects like this should be fully supported so we can give something back to these heroes.”

Midland Glass manufactured and supplied the white half-glazed PVCu door for free, contributing to the finished project that will be become home for two Derby soldiers who will be selected with the help of the Royal British Legion.

Derby electrician Tim Cox launched the Home for a Hero project, in conjunction with Derventio Housing trust, a charity which supports homeless people, because he was upset at how soldiers were treated when coming home from overseas.

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