DARING colleagues from the Slough store of one of the UK’s leading builders merchants took the plunge by completing a heart-stopping bungee jump for charity.
A group of 10 members of the team from the Selco Builders Warehouse store, based on Slough Trading Estate on Farnham Road, took part in the thrilling adventure at Bray Lake Watersport Centre in Windsor.
There were more than 50 years between the oldest and youngest jumpers, ranging from 69-year-old shopfloor assistant Richard Howton to checkout operator Elizabeth England who is 18.
The group raised more than £650 for Cancer Research UK, which is Selco’s official nominated charity.
Tim Howard, store manager at Selco Slough, said: “It was a great day and one that everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed.
“I didn’t do the jump personally but have great admiration for all those that did.
“There were a few nerves amongst some of the bungee jumpers before they took part but everyone came away at the end saying how much they had enjoyed the experience.
“It was fantastic to see a good number of fellow colleagues and customers present to cheer on those who did the bungee jump and to be able to raise a good amount of money for Cancer Research UK was fantastic.
“The build-up to the bungee jump, and the day itself, have been enjoyable and it’s created a lot of excitement and a great spirit amongst the team.”
Selco has raised more than £500,000 for Cancer Research UK over the last two years and is continuing to support the charity in 2025.
All the money raised by Selco over the period has been used to help fund vital research by scientists, doctors and nurses in the quest to help beat cancer.
With hundreds of trade brands always in stock, Selco’s 75 UK stores are firmly focused on helping tradespeople complete their jobs as quickly and effectively as possible.
As well as offering trade services, Selco also has a strong digital presence including Click & Deliver and Click & Collect services and an app — as well as a ‘Dial & Deliver’ telephone service — to make life as convenient as possible for tradespeople.
See page 12 of our June/July 2025 issue on our Back Issues page.
