Despite the weather, it is a bit early for Spring cleaning, but that didn’t bother the team at Miller Brands (UK) Ltd, the company that markets, sells and distributes Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell and Miller Genuine Draft in the UK. They recently got together with the Surrey Care Trust’s Swingbridge Community Boat to clean up part of the Basingstoke Canal near their office.
Together the two organisations spent the afternoon working on a stretch through Woking town centre clearing bags of litter, pulling fallen trees out of the water and cutting back and pulling out vegetation from the canal and towpath.
Swingbridge is a training base for people to develop new skills in environmental work and in the process they make a major contribution to preserving and enhancing public open spaces, such as the Basingstoke Canal and its environs.
Even on days when the boat isn’t being used for training, the environmental work often carries on, thanks to the Surrey Care Trust’s many Swingbridge volunteers, including staff from local companies such as Miller Brands who want to make a contribution to the local community and environment.
"Miller Brands are proud to be a part of the Woking community and are committed to acting as a responsible company,” said Gary Whitlie, Managing Director.
“We are delighted to have been able to help Swingbridge with the valuable work they are doing to maintain the Basingstoke Canal in Woking. The afternoon was both productive and rewarding for those who took part.
He explained that Miller Brands is developing a comprehensive community action plan, including employee volunteering, in line with the Miller Brands vision to be the most admired company in the UK beer market.
“Miller Brands is committed to acting responsibly in everything we do: from responsible drinking and environmental initiatives to providing employees with the opportunity to get involved with our local community,” concluded Gary.
The seven-strong team will certainly be welcome again on board Swingbridge, according to Margaret Reeder, the Surrey Care Trust’s boat manager. “They worked really hard. It was a great team effort,” she said.
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About Miller Brands
Miller Brands was launched in 2005 and is a subsidiary of SABMiller, one of the world's largest brewers. Miller Brands have assumed responsibility for the development of all SABMiller’s international premium brands across the UK; these include Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell and Miller Genuine Draft. Through its consistent pricing and distribution discipline, supplemented by engaging marketing activities, Miller Brands is bringing value back into the beer category. Sales are currently growing in excess of 30% year on year in a declining market and this is increasingly recognized and referenced by retailers.
About the Surrey Care Trust
The Surrey Care Trust is a charity helping local people with limited skills to transform their chances in life through innovative education and training. The Trust also has a Crisis Grants fund, giving immediate help across Surrey to people facing hardship.