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PAGE 44 • FESTIVE NEWS • DECEMBER 2016 CITY FIRM ANSWERS DIY SOS APPEAL CITY SERVICE STATION Commercial Rd, Hereford. HR1 2BG 01432 266396           24 HOURS ALCOHOL (7am-10pm) CONFECTIONERY CHILLED PRODUCTS NEWS/MAGS GROCERIES/HOUSEHOLD CIGARETTES FREE CASH MACHINE COFFEE MACHINE PAYPOINT AGENT ace Ma Two electricians from Hereford electrical contractor Melcon have played a key role in the popular BBC TV programme, DIY SOS: the big build, which attracts audiences of nine million to watch volunteers undertake a building project to help someone in need. Chris Williams, Managing Director of Melcon received an SOS call from the BBC for electricians to be part of a team adapting the family home in Monmouth of 35 year old Charlotte Fairlie who just minutes after giving birth to twin boys suffered a Our Garage forecourt devastating stroke which left her paralysed and store is now operated by unable to walk or talk. Instead of going home with Mace husband Rob and sons, Teddy and Fox the new mum would spend nine months in hospital. Bravely she fought to walk and talk again but still handicapped coping with the layout of the two bedroom family home was a major problem for her and the family It was a job for the DIY SOS team and they had just nine days to complete the life changing task. Said Chris: “When the BBC told me about the tragedy faced by Charlotte and her family and how DIY SOS planned to make life easier for them I knew instinctively that Melcon should be part of the project and the reaction on the day Charlotte was shown her refurbished home made it all so worthwhile. We were part of something very special.” ROOFING SUPPLIES BUILDING SUPPLIES For the two Melcon Unit 3, Bridge Business Park Northwood Yard, Burcott Road employees, Paul Phipps Burcott Road, Hereford HR4 9LW Hereford HR4 9LW of Ross on Wye and Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone] Whenever, whatever We are also open 24 hours EVERY DAY including throughout the festive period for all those last minute items Hereford’s f ’ O Original i i Jean Store Est. 1949 Celebrating 67 years, here to stay and looking forward to serving our customers in the future. JEANS FOR MEN/WOMEN  All styles/sizes Short, regular and long KITCHEN & BATHROOM DEPT LANDSCAPE CENTRE Unit 9 Sweetmans Yard Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0EE Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone] Unit 13, Sweetmans Yard Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0EE Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone] Plant Hire (JCB Hire, Groundworks, Drainage, Excavaons, etc) mar[email protected] Casual tops by Santa Cruz, Farrah, Blend, Merc, Warrior, Fila and Le Coq Sportif Tel: Mobile: [phone] 540271 224764 AT LEAST £10 OFF ALL JEANS OPEN PEN 7 DAYS DAY AYS A WEEK WEE WEEK 29 Widemarsh Street Hereford HR4 9EA Telephone: [phone]      For more information and prices ring 01432 880224 James Green, an 18 year old apprentice from Kings Acre in Hereford working alongside dozens of other skilled tradesmen and with a stiff deadline to meet the unusual job was an experience of a lifetime. Said Paul: “Being part of something that would be a life changer for this young family was both daunting and exciting, especially as we were literally players in what would become a television drama. Having TV cameras film you fitting plug sockets was a new experience .” For James it was an opportunity to fast-track his training. “I was so pleased the boss included me on the team. I learnt so much and when Charlotte arrived on the final day I felt so proud of what we had all achieved in just a few days. Now I can’t wait to see the film on TV.” Young James certainly impressed the jovial DIY SOS boss, Billy Bryne who has nominated him for the electrical industry’s Apprentice of the Year Award. He and Paul also got to meet Nick Knowles the presenter of the programme which has run for 16 years and gets up to nine million viewers per episode. Said Nick: “The success of the programme depends entirely on the generosity of tradesmen and suppliers like Melcon stepping in to help a family in desperate need of a helping hand.” As well as an extension to provide space for a carer, the volunteer builders also created a special physiotherapy room, a playroom for the twins now a year old and created a new garden. Above: Paul and James with Nick Knowles