Staff at Grimethorpe based window, door & conservatory manufacturer Sash UK Ltd played piggy in the middle with their surprise visitor as they raised money for Breast Cancer Campaign. The Barnsley company backed national ‘wear it pink’ day on the 29th of October to raise money for the charity. Staff turned up to work wearing at least one item of pink, the signature colour of the campaign and made a donation to the organisation. The company also made a contribution, giving a final total of over £200.

Although the issues at the heart of the fundraiser were very relevant to the company the day was light-hearted and all those who participated were in high spirits, especially when a big pink pig strutted through the office at mid-day. Order Processor Steve Wynn surprised colleagues when he hired the fancy dress costume to show his support to the charity.

Sash, now in its 40th anniversary year, employs 215 staff, more than double the number employed just before the move to the Park Springs site five years ago. The company has already played a considerable part in the regeneration of the ex-mining town and a land deal expected to clear in 2006 will allow the company to continue its expansion. ‘Without our keen, conscientious workforce the growth of recent years would not have been possible. It was great to see the staff pulling together and enjoying themselves for a worthy cause that has already impacted many of them,’ said David Ruzicka, Managing Director at Sash.

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Glass Age