Preston ironmongers celebrates 150th anniversary

7:57am Sunday 11th May 2008

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Preston's old faithful ironmongers, Slingers, is celebrating its 150th anniversary by helping some of city's most vulnerable people.

The ironmonger, in Paley Road, Preston, is donating 50 viewers and door chains to Preston Police to distribute to members of the community most in need.

Slingers are joining forces with Preston Care and Repair Limited who will fit the items providing the criteria is met.

Whilst fitting the items Preston Care and Repair will also be conducting a free and full security check of the house.

Peter Slinger, the managing director, said: "Finding independent companies these days can be a struggle.

"What's more family businesses are becoming dying breeds.

"R Slinger and Son Ltd are very proud to be celebrating 150 years of trading and this is a small gift back to the community who have used our services during some of those years."

R Slinger and Son Ltd was founded in 1858 by Richard Slinger, today the company is run by Peter Slinger the sixth generation of the family.

PCSO Barbara Gornall said: "In my role of police community support officer, it is my job to identify and respond to the needs of the neighbourhoods I serve.

"The dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team provides support and reassurance across the city, in particular, to the elderly and vulnerable within those neighbourhoods.

"This generous donation of security devices from Slingers Ironmongers, one of Preston's longest established companies, will go a long way in supporting our efforts, making our residents feel safer in their homes and we very much appreciate this partnership initiative."

The criteria is as follows the homeowner is over 60, disabled or is classed as vulnerable or they have recently had a break in.

For more information call Trevor Napier at Preston Care and Repair Limited on 01772 566153.